Chris Larsen (Ripple Co-founder + Executive Chairman)
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A crypto co-founder sued by the SEC is also spending big on friendly politicians.
Who they are
Chris Larsen, co-founder and executive chairman of the crypto firm Ripple.
What they do
He helped start Ripple and is a co-defendant in the SEC's lawsuit against the company.
How it works
He holds a large amount of the XRP cryptocurrency through personal and family-office accounts, and gave significantly to crypto-friendly candidates in the 2024 election cycle.
Why it matters
He's an example of a crypto insider using both wealth and political donations to shape the rules his own industry lives under.
The engine's record — word for word
Ripple Labs co-founder and executive chairman. Co-defendant in SEC v. Ripple Labs. Major XRP holder via personal and family-office channels. Significant political-donation footprint in 2024 cycle directed at digital-asset-friendly candidates.
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