Ripple CEO optimistic about bipartisan crypto regulation progress in Washington

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is optimistic about the progress of crypto regulations in the United States after engaging with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

In a Feb. 13 post on X, Garlinghouse shared that he met with several policymakers in Washington, D.C., including Senators Tim Scott and Chuck Schumer and Representatives French Hill, Ritchie Torres, and Bill Huizenga.

According to him, the meeting highlighted a rare opportunity to advance bipartisan legislation that could create a well-defined regulatory framework for digital assets.

Garlinghouse described the discussions as promising, noting that lawmakers appear more open to regulations that support innovation while ensuring market stability.

Growing push for regulatory clarity

Garlinghouse’s statement echoes the general sentiments in the crypto industry, where major stakeholders believe that President Donald Trump’s administration will usher in a new era of development and progress for the emerging sector.

Moreover, legislative efforts to establish more straightforward crypto laws have gained momentum, with recent policy moves signaling a shift toward structured oversight.

Congress has already taken steps toward crypto regulations, particularly in the stablecoin sector. The House of Representatives is advancing the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act, while the Senate is working on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

These bills propose licensing requirements, risk management strategies, and asset reserve rules for stablecoin issuers. However, the final outcome remains uncertain.

Meanwhile, regulatory bodies such as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are also working on frameworks to balance economic growth with market integrity.

This is evidenced by Trump’s key personnel appointments of pro-crypto individuals to lead the agencies. Former Commissioner Paul Atkins has been tapped to lead the SEC, while Brian Quintenz has been selected to head the CFTC.

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