In an anticipated move, Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, is scheduled to address the US Senate Banking Committee on July 9, 2025. This hearing will delve into the evolving landscape of digital asset markets.
The session, entitled “From Wall Street to Web3: Building Tomorrow’s Digital Asset Markets,” aims to tackle the current state of cryptocurrency regulations. Notable focus will be placed on key legislative proposals such as the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, which are pivotal in shaping the future of digital currencies.
Ripple CEO Addresses Regulatory Landscape
As reported by a recent analysis from DailyStar, Garlinghouse will be joined by prominent industry leaders, including Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association; Jonathan Levin, CEO of Chainalysis; and Dan Robinson, General Partner at Paradigm.
The session will be presided over by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, alongside pro-crypto advocates such as Senator Cynthia Lummis and lawmaker Ruben Gallego, who will manage the Subcommittee on Digital Assets.
In a recent interview, Garlinghouse highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in the United States. He emphasized that effective legislation is essential for driving innovation while safeguarding consumers and enhancing financial opportunities across the sector.
This pivotal testimony comes in the wake of crucial legal developments for Ripple, particularly after a landmark court ruling in July 2023, where a US District Court decided that XRP, Ripple’s token, does not qualify as a security for general public sales, though it might be categorized differently in specific institutional sales.
Implications of XRP Case and Emerging Stablecoin Regulations
On June 26, 2025, Judge Analisa Torres reiterated this ruling by dismissing a proposed settlement agreement between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reinforcing that XRP is generally not a security.
In a surprising turn of events, Ripple Labs plans to withdraw its cross-appeal concerning the sale of XRP tokens. Garlinghouse announced this decision on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that both Ripple and the SEC are likely to drop their respective appeals.
This decision could pave the way for a resolution to a lengthy legal battle, enabling Ripple to concentrate on its core objective: developing the “Internet of Value.”
By stepping back from the cross-appeal, Ripple aims to hasten the conclusion of its protracted legal challenges, which have overshadowed the company and the overall cryptocurrency market.
On the legislative front, the GENIUS Act — which stands for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins — successfully passed the Senate on June 17, 2025, with a strong bipartisan vote of 68-30.
This legislation has the potential to benefit Ripple, particularly its RLUSD stablecoin, as it aims to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins that requires issuers to hold equivalent reserves and adhere to defined operational guidelines.
The bill is now moving to the House of Representatives for further consideration, marking a significant shift in regulatory attitudes toward digital assets in the United States.
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