Ripple CEO Sees Reason for Crypto Optimism After CLARITY Act Defeat

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What happened

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says there is still reason for optimism about U.S. crypto after the CLARITY Act failed to advance, pointing to continued SEC and CFTC rulemaking while stressing that the company’s business momentum remains intact.

Key facts

  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:35:34 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. CFTC and SEC Double Down on Crypto After Clarity Act Defeat

  2. House panel approves first federal crypto tax framework, one day after Senate’s Clarity Act stumbles

  3. ‘Go time’: SEC, CFTC prepare to push crypto rules as Clarity Act stalls in Senate

  4. CFTC Chairman Says Agency Will Write Crypto Rules After Clarity Act Vote Fails

  5. XRP falls hard after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory advantage faces a new test

  6. Ripple CEO Sees Reason for Crypto Optimism After CLARITY Act Defeat

  7. Crypto Tax Bill Clears House Committee After Clarity Act Setback

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