Ripple CEO Takes Crypto Regulatory Clarity Fight to Washington

Brad Garlinghouse and Ripple executives engage with U.S. Congress members to discuss regulatory clarity of the crypto industry.

Ralph Fontones

10/10/20231 min read

Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill

On September 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, along with other top executives from the company, including Stuart Alderoty, visited Washington, D.C. to meet with members of the U.S. Congress. The purpose of their visit was to discuss issues related to regulatory clarity in the crypto industry.

During their visit, Brad Garlinghouse and his team engaged in discussions with lawmakers about the need for regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. They emphasized the importance of engaging with elected officials who are proposing bills in order to achieve regulatory clarity. While the names of the lawmakers they met and specific details of their discussions were not disclosed, it is evident that Ripple is actively working towards achieving regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies.

In addition to meeting with members of Congress, Brad Garlinghouse and Stuart Alderoty also visited the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although they did not meet SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, their visit to the SEC demonstrates Ripple's commitment to engaging with regulatory authorities.

Brad Garlinghouse's recent visit to Washington, D.C. with the Ripple team highlights their ongoing efforts to advocate for regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. By engaging with lawmakers and regulatory authorities, Ripple aims to contribute to a moretransparent and well-regulated cryptocurrency ecosystem. Please note that this article is based on publicly available information and may not include all details of Brad Garlinghouse's visit or subsequent developments.

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