Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse notes a significant increase in US-based deals after Donald Trump's election victory. More contracts were signed in the last six weeks of 2024 than in the entire previous half-year. Ripple is now focusing on US hiring, with 75% of open positions being based in the United States, promising a $5 million commitment. This newly found momentum has also seen XRP's price shoot up by 300%, reflecting positive market sentiment following the election results.