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Crypto investor Pumpius has highlighted a section of the proposed Clarity Act that he believes could significantly strengthen legal protections for blockchain developers and companies connected to the digital asset industry, including Ripple and XRP.
In a tweet, Pumpius argued that Section 604 of the bill, titled the “Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act,” contains language that could reshape how open-source blockchain software developers are treated under U.S. law.
The post focused on provisions of the lengthy legislation that address whether developers and infrastructure providers should be classified as money transmitters. According to Pumpius, the bill delivers what he described as the clearest legal protections yet for blockchain developers who do not take custody of user funds.
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 MASSIVE WIN FOR RIPPLE XRP HIDDEN IN THE CLARITY ACT!
 Buried on page 230 of the 309-page bill is pure rocket fuel: Section 604 – The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act
 If you build open-source blockchain software and don’t control users’ funds… You are NOT a money… <a href="https://t.co/Uj1bjO1VXl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/Uj1bjO1VXl</a>
 — Pumpius (@pumpius) <a href="https://twitter.com/pumpius/status/2054277867685687315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">May 12, 2026</a>
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<h2 id="strong-section-604-could-protect-blockchain-developers-strong">Section 604 Could Protect Blockchain Developers</h2>
Pumpius emphasized that Section 604 appears to create a legal distinction between developers who control customer assets and those who merely create or maintain blockchain software and infrastructure. The attached images from the legislation show language defining a “non-controlling developer or provider” as an entity that does not have the legal right or unilateral ability to control or execute transactions involving user assets.
The bill further states that these non-controlling developers or providers should not be treated as money transmitting businesses under federal law. It also specifies that they should not face registration requirements simply for publishing software, maintaining distributed ledger systems, supporting infrastructure, or offering self-custody tools.
In his post, Pumpius argued that the language directly addresses concerns that have existed within the cryptocurrency sector for years. He stated that many software developers feared that simply publishing blockchain-related code or running network infrastructure could expose them to regulatory penalties or criminal liability. According to Pumpius, the proposed legislation removes much of that uncertainty.
<h2 id="strong-ripple-and-xrp-mentioned-as-potential-beneficiaries-strong">Ripple and XRP Mentioned as Potential Beneficiaries</h2>
Pumpius linked the legislation directly to <a href="https://timestabloid.com/bitcoin-maxi-educates-his-audience-on-ripple-and-xrp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple and XRP</a>, describing the proposal as a major victory for the ecosystem. While the bill does not specifically mention Ripple or XRP in the sections shown, he argued that clearer protections for blockchain infrastructure providers could benefit companies operating within the digital asset sector.
His comments arrive at a time when regulatory clarity remains one of the most closely watched issues in the cryptocurrency industry. <a href="https://timestabloid.com/expert-agrees-with-michael-arrington-ripple-and-xrp-are-being-underestimated/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple</a> has spent years dealing with legal and regulatory scrutiny in the United States, and supporters of <a href="https://timestabloid.com/analyst-says-the-next-big-explosion-is-coming-for-xrp-heres-the-signal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a> have frequently argued that clearer legislation could accelerate adoption and institutional participation.
The screenshots attached to the post also show that the legislation excludes developers from money transmission treatment when they are merely creating software, providing maintenance services for distributed ledgers, offering self-custody technology, or supplying infrastructure support for blockchain networks.
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<h2 id="strong-senate-banking-committee-markup-approaches-strong">Senate Banking Committee Markup Approaches</h2>
Pumpius also pointed followers to the upcoming Senate Banking Committee markup scheduled for Thursday, presenting the event as an important moment for the future of digital asset regulation in the United States. He encouraged readers to review the legislation themselves and share awareness of the proposal.
The <a href="https://timestabloid.com/xrp-army-reacts-as-ex-ripple-cto-discusses-clarity-act/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Clarity Act </a>has become an important topic among cryptocurrency supporters because many in the industry believe the legislation could establish boundaries between software development, blockchain infrastructure activity, and regulated financial services.
For XRP supporters, the sections highlighted by Pumpius are viewed as a sign that U.S. lawmakers may be moving toward a more defined regulatory structure for blockchain technology and digital assets.
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