Chris Larsen

Chris Larsen

Chris Larsen (#271)

Global Rank #271
Country Rank #108
Country United States

The Internet of value is more than just laying out a new way of doing finance. I think, fundamentally, this represents the final step in globalization.

  • $ 12 B
  • Cryptocurrency
  • United States
  • M
  • 66 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #271
Country Rank #108
Net Worth $11.8B
Previous Worth $11.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Cryptocurrency
Age 66 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence San Francisco, California
Citizenship United States
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 65
Source Of Wealth Cryptocurrency, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence San Francisco, California
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Master of Business Administration, Stanford Graduate School of Business; Bachelor of Arts/Science, San Francisco State University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $11.8B
Current Net Worth $11.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Chris Larsen cofounded Ripple in 2012 to facilitate international payments for banks using blockchain technology. Ripple counts American Express and Santander among its 100-plus customers. Larsen stepped down as Ripple CEO in December 2016 but remains executive chairman. Prior to Ripple, he cofounded online mortgage lender e-Loan in 1996 and Prosper, a peer-to-peer lender, in 2005. In April 2019, Larsen and his foundation gave $25 million, largely in XRP, to San Francisco State University.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Chris Larsen.

#245
Billionaires (2026)
#104
Forbes 400 (2025)
#3
Crypto Rich List (2021)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Chris Larsen's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $11.8B (May 4, 2026)

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