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Brad Garlinghouse will testify before the U.S. Senate to demand clearer crypto rules on July 9.
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Ripple’s CEO says he wants strong but fair laws to protect users and support innovation.
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Key crypto bills like the CLARITY Act may soon define crypto rules in law.
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Other top industry leaders will join Brad to highlight why regulation is urgent for crypto.
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse is preparing to testify before the powerful U.S. Senate Banking Committee for the first time. On July 9, Garlinghouse and other top industry voices will share why the country urgently needs clear crypto market rules and what they believe lawmakers should do next.
Pushing for Clear Crypto Rules
In a recent tweet post, Garlinghouse announced that he feels honored to speak directly to lawmakers about why the U.S. needs proper rules for digital assets. Meanwhile, he thanked Senator Tim Scott, Senator Cynthia Lummis, and Senator Ruben Gallego for leading the way and supporting crypto-friendly rules.
He believes that strong but fair rules can protect everyday people and still let new ideas grow.
I am honored to be invited to testify in front of the Senate Banking Committee this Wednesday on the need for passing crypto market structure legislation. Thank you to @BankingGOP Chairman @SenatorTimScott, @SenLummis and @SenRubenGallego (as leaders of the Subcommittee for…
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) July 7, 2025
For years, Ripple and many other crypto companies have asked for clear laws that explain which digital coins are treated like stocks (securities) and which are seen as goods (commodities).
Right now, it’s often confusing for crypto companies to know which agency they should answer to the SEC or the CFTC.
Key Crypto Bills on the Table
Meanwhile, this hearing comes as Congress looks at three big bills: the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the GENIUS Act. Together, these could finally bring clear rules for how crypto companies, brokers, and exchanges work.
One of the biggest pieces is the CLARITY Act. It aims to settle the fight over whether the SEC or the CFTC should control different digital coins. Senator Tim Scott has hinted that this bill could even pass by October if all goes well.
Who Else Will Speak?
Brad won’t be alone in this important hearing. Other speakers include Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin, Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger, and a top Harvard expert.
They will share why smart rules matter and how they can help the U.S. stay ahead in the global crypto space. With clear rules, crypto companies can keep building and people can feel safer investing.
