Ripple CEO Sees Crypto Capital Within Reach as Senate Vote Looms
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse made headlines after responding to CFTC Chairman Mike Selig's post on X, thanking President Trump for hosting industry leaders at the White House. Garlinghouse's reply, which included a call to action, has significant implications for Ripple's regulatory push.
The meeting at the White House took place on August 19, 2026, and was attended by major figures in digital assets, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins also attended, giving the gathering weight beyond a photo opportunity.
Garlinghouse's message to Selig stated that making America 'the crypto capital of the world is within reach' and emphasized the need to 'finish the job.' This phrase has specific meaning in the context of the CLARITY Act, legislation that would split oversight of digital assets between the SEC and CFTC.
The bill passed the House in 2025 but remains stalled in the Senate, with a vote expected in mid-September 2026. Garlinghouse's exchange with Selig comes after a separate moment from the same White House meeting that XRP holders are discussing, where Trump turned to Garlinghouse and said 'Thank you very much, Brad.'