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Trump Thanks Ripple CEO at White House Crypto Meeting, Regulatory Clarity Top Agenda

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A White House gathering on August 19, 2026, hosted by President Donald Trump, brought together top names in cryptocurrency and technology. The meeting was notable for a brief exchange between Trump and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who received thanks from the president.

Crypto influencer John Squire pointed out that Bitcoin doesn't have a CEO and Ethereum's CEO wasn't acknowledged by Trump. However, this observation highlights Ripple's centralized leadership model, which makes its CEO a visible figure in such settings.

The meeting also touched on regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. Trump pressed Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, which would divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC. This bill aims to provide statutory definitions and replace agency interpretation.

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