Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that SWIFT's decision to deny Ripple a booth at the Sibos conference in Toronto was a catalyst for the company's growth. This rejection led Ripple to forge its own path, establishing a distinct identity and event. Garlinghouse's comments, highlighted by Black Swan Capitalist on X, were embraced by the XRP community as a testament to Ripple's evolution from an outsider to a significant force in global finance. Ripple now collaborates with major financial entities, including prime brokers and ETF issuers. Garlinghouse emphasized that the industry, once resistant to Ripple, now partners with the company to further blockchain integration. The XRP community sees Ripple's journey as evidence of its resilience and increasing influence in the financial sector.