Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse appeared on CBS's '60 Minutes' to discuss the growing influence of cryptocurrency in U.S. politics following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. Garlinghouse highlighted the formation of a crypto-focused super PAC, FairShake, which raised over $204 million for advocacy efforts. He also noted that Trump has embraced cryptocurrency, a sentiment reciprocated by the crypto industry. The segment, however, was criticized by crypto advocates for its perceived bias and lack of balance, with some accusing it of misrepresenting the industry and focusing on negative aspects such as campaign financing and regulatory challenges. Garlinghouse also referenced Ripple's legal victory against the SEC, with a federal judge ruling that XRP is not a security. Despite the criticism, he emphasized the increasing mainstream acceptance of crypto technologies, including the success of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.