As the Trump administration prepares to take office, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has become a pivotal figure in shaping the future of cryptocurrency regulation and policy. While there have been whispers about Garlinghouse potentially securing a formal advisory role on the White House Crypto Council, no official confirmation has been made. However, sources confirm that he, along with other industry leaders, is engaging with the incoming administration to influence its digital asset policy framework.

Garlinghouse, well-known for his advocacy within the crypto sector and his company's legal tussle with the SEC, has been spotted in recent…