“We are at the table and will continue to move forward with fair debate. I remain optimistic that issues can be resolved through the mark-up process.”
Additional remarks from Garlinghouse surfaced days later through a video statement shared on Jan. 16 by CfC St. Moritz following the postponement of the CLARITY Act and Coinbase’s withdrawal of support. Speaking from the CfC St. Moritz conference, where he participated in a panel on Jan. 15, 2026, the Ripple CEO stressed, “Clarity is always better than chaos, and the industry needs clarity.” He addressed the pending legislation: “The market structure bill that’s pending in the banking committee, is it perfect? no. Certainly not. But is it better than nothing? Absolutely!”
Garlinghouse urged continued engagement with policymakers, stressing:
“We need to continue to work constructively with Washington … But we shouldn’t give up now. We are so close.”
FAQ ⏰ Why is Ripple supporting the CLARITY Act? Ripple says the CLARITY Act would provide long-needed market structure and regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. What did Brad Garlinghouse say about the Senate Banking Committee bill? Garlinghouse called the legislation a major step forward despite acknowledging it is not perfect. How does the CLARITY Act affect bitcoin and ethereum? The bill aims to set clearer rules for crypto assets like bitcoin and ethereum under U.S. law. Why did Coinbase withdraw support from the CLARITY Act? Coinbase pulled support after the bill was postponed, raising concerns during the ongoing legislative process.
