Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, highlighted that 67 million U.S. citizens currently hold cryptocurrencies, based on the recent “State of Crypto Holders 2026” report by the NCA. These statements come at a critical time, just before the key vote on the CLARITY Act, underscoring that digital asset investors now represent a massive political force composed of everyday citizens who cannot be ignored by Washington.
The need for a robust regulatory framework intensifies in the face of data placing California (9.5 million users) and Texas (5.94 million) at the forefront of national adoption. For Ripple, the advancement of the CLARITY Act represents a fundamental step toward replacing regulatory chaos with legal certainty. However, the sector remains divided; while figures like Mike Novogratz support the initiative, other leaders like Charles Hoskinson question the bill’s potential shortcomings.
As the crypto ecosystem matures, the pressure on lawmakers to define clear rules will determine the future of financial innovation in the United States. The next crucial step will be the outcome of the voting session (markup) scheduled for tomorrow, which will define whether the country finally adopts a coherent pro-technology stance.
Source: https://x.com/s_alderoty/status/2054603968362213579
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