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In a recent statement, Ripple CEO <a href="https://u.today/ripples-brad-garlinghouse-takes-aim-at-secs-approach" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Brad Garlinghouse</a> highlighted the urgent need for the United States to develop clear and sensible regulations for the cryptocurrency industry.
As the global crypto landscape continues to evolve, Garlinghouse highlights that the U.S. must not fall behind other leading economies that have already established comprehensive regulatory frameworks for digital assets.
Garlinghouse's comments come at a time when the U.S. crypto industry is grappling with regulatory uncertainty with the lack of clear guidelines stifling innovation within the sector.
"It’s critical that the US catch up with other leading economies and develop sensible and clear rules for crypto," <a href="https://x.com/bgarlinghouse/status/1795840887315951864" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Garlinghouse</a> said. The Ripple CEO's call to action is not just about keeping pace with other economies; it is about taking the lead in shaping the future of global finance.
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 It’s critical that the US catch up with other leading economies and develop sensible (and CLEAR) rules for crypto. Ripple’s latest $25M contribution to Fairshake is an investment in the inevitable march of progress and adoption of Crypto and blockchain technologies - the future…— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/bgarlinghouse/status/1795840887315951864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">May 29, 2024</a>
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The absence of clear regulations in the U.S. has led to numerous legal battles and significant uncertainty for crypto companies.
<a href="https://u.today/ripple-forms-coalition-with-crypto-heavyweights-ceo-excited" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple</a> itself is currently embroiled in a high-profile lawsuit with the SEC over the sales of XRP tokens. The lawsuit is presently in the remedies phase, with key filings submitted in this phase, and now the judge's decision is awaited.
The SEC is seeking nearly $2 billion in fines: $876 million in disgorgement, $198 million in prejudgment interest and a $876 million civil penalty, amounting to a total of $1.95 billion. The outcome of this phase is expected to set a precedent for the entire industry.
As the crypto industry continues to mature, the need for sensible regulation becomes increasingly apparent. The U.S. has an opportunity to set a global standard for crypto regulation, but it must act swiftly. The message from Ripple's CEO is clear: it is time for the U.S. to step up and develop rules that reflect the innovation of the nascent crypto industry.

Ripple CEO Calls for Clear US Crypto Regulation: Details

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