Chris Larsen
@chrislarsensf
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Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Ripple
San Francisco
Joined March 2009
How is @Interledger like a shipping container? It's not a riddle; it's a solution to a fundamental problem.
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It's time for the Democrats to have a new approach to tech innovation, including crypto. I believe @KamalaHarris will ensure that American technology dominates the world, which is why I’m donating $10M in XRP in support of her.
NEW — The big-money super PAC Future Forward raised over $100 million just last month. $10 million from Dustin Moskovitz $10 million from Chris Larsen $9 million from a nonprofit called Evidence for Impact $5 million from JB Pritzker
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RT @RoKhanna: 1/8 On July 10th, I hosted a roundtable with the White House and cryptocurrency industry leaders because I believe it is impo…
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The SEC's unhinged campaign against us is finally over. Let’s all hope this ends this Administration’s war on crypto.
The SEC asked for $2B, and the Court reduced their demand by ~94% recognizing that they had overplayed their hand. We respect the Court’s decision and have clarity to continue growing our company. This is a victory for Ripple, the industry and the rule of law. The SEC’s headwinds against the whole of the XRP community are gone.
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Public safety and criminal justice reform work hand in hand – I’m so proud of this first cohort of Larsen Justice Fellowship recipients from @BerkeleyLaw, bringing the best & the brightest in our next generation to the forefront of public service work at a time when it's most needed.
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Gensler’s SEC has become unhinged. This will not, and should not, go unnoticed in an election year, as the SEC singlehandedly thinks it’s above the law, dragging the US further behind other G20 countries.
Gensler’s SEC has repeatedly acted outside the law – not going unnoticed by Judges admonishing the agency for a "gross abuse of the power entrusted to it by Congress" (DEBT Box case) and for acting without "faithful allegiance to the law" (Ripple case). Let’s not also forget Gensler’s lack of attention to SBFraud.
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Criminal justice is the cornerstone of a fair and equitable society - as such, I am extremely proud to share that the inaugural Larsen Justice Fellowship Program is accepting applications for new @BerkeleyLaw graduates committed to public interest or govt work in criminal justice. Deadline to apply is April 19, 2024.
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As a native San Franciscan, it's disheartening to see how the Tenderloin has been impacted by patchwork policy solutions over the years. The community needs urgent support and sustainable investments from the city and state to ensure that it can thrive moving forward.
OPINION: A longtime leader in the Tenderloin, Kate Robinson offers a three-part plan to fix the troubled neighborhood: 1. Declare a state of emergency to stop drug sales. 2. Provide funds for parks. 3. Address graffiti, illegal dumping, and trash issues.
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This is an isolated incident, and Ripple wallets are secure / were never compromised. We’ve confirmed nearly all the affected funds were converted out of XRP. We’re working with law enforcement and have been advised that a significant portion of funds have been frozen, and are pursuing the remainder aggressively. Many thanks to @XRPLF @Silkjaer for their help.
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The last 3 years we’ve seen a rogue administrative state that needs to be held accountable for its actions – not just an investigation into the conflicts of interests that led to these baseless claims, but how the US actively demolished its global standing as the home for innovation, with thousands of jobs moving overseas. Enough is enough.
The SEC made a serious mistake going after Brad & Chris personally – and now, they’ve capitulated, dismissing all charges against our executives. This is not a settlement. This is a surrender by the SEC.
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Chatted with @jonsteinberg31 about the upcoming SF mayoral race, and the number of folks who care deeply about the future of this city. SF comes with its own unique set of (solvable) challenges, and I believe Mayor London Breed remains the right person for the job.
New from me @theinformation. I interviewed philanthropist and Levi's heir Daniel Lurie about his quest to become San Francisco mayor. His odds are long, but he's got time—and a lot of money—on his side.
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The UK has, and will continue to be a home for financial and technological innovation -- thank you Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt for leading the charge!
The UK is Europe’s Silicon Valley - a tech and creative industries powerhouse. I went to the original to tell them how far we’ve come, and to climb aboard.
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I sincerely hope we’re seeing the beginning of the end of the SEC’s policy of regulation by enforcement. The Courts are rejecting it, and now it’s time for Congress to take the lead on crypto policy. Thanks @EdLudlow @technology for the chat!
San Francisco was set to become “the blockchain capital of the world” but lost its status because of hostile US government policy, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen says
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The voluntary carbon market is a key component to fighting devastating climate change...but has been long overdue for an upgrade. Congratulations to @CentigradeEarth on today’s launch!
Centigrade is launching today to bring increased trust and participation to the voluntary carbon market, together with our partners @Ripple @RockyMtnInst #climate #integrity
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Joined the one and only @karaswisher last week at @welcometomannys to discuss my philanthropic work in SF, how to bring tech and public officials together, and more. She also asked about a lawsuit update -- and 48 hrs later, we got one…
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RT @s_alderoty: Could not agree more with @katiebiber. Pathetic “statement” coming from the SEC today. Take the loss. You earned it.
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I haven’t been as vocal on the lawsuit as @bgarlinghouse and @s_alderoty, but today is a huge win for crypto in the US – big thanks to all who supported us along the way.
The most important part of this ruling: “XRP, as a digital token, is not in and of itself a “contract, transaction[,] or scheme” that embodies the Howey requirements of an investment contract.” This is a now a matter of law (not up for trial.)
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As a Bay Area native, I've seen SF go through booms, busts and reinvention time and again -- I'm confident this city will remain a home for innovation, and the problems here are fixable. Great to speak with you @tim_johns_!
Despite downtown SF's current rough patch, prominent business leaders are investing in it
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Bravo Australia and Tesla -- this is remarkable!
Here's how an Elon Musk tweet helped spark an energy revolution in Australia. @JamesFernyhough reports
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One note – while one part of my advocacy involves funding cameras for local SF Community Benefit Districts (CBDs) - I have no access to the footage nor where the cameras get placed. My goal is solely to help fund what the CBD wants and chooses to implement.
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