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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, said that 67 million U.S. citizens currently hold cryptocurrencies, citing the “State of Crypto Holders 2026” report by the NCA. His comments arrive ahead of a key vote on the CLARITY Act, framing digital-asset investors as a large and politically relevant group of everyday Americans.
Alderoty’s remarks underscore the growing push for a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets. Ripple argues that the CLARITY Act would help replace what it describes as regulatory uncertainty with legal certainty.
Adoption data cited in the article points to strong geographic momentum. California leads with 9.5 million crypto users, followed by Texas with 5.94 million.
The article notes that the industry remains divided on the bill. It highlights that Mike Novogratz supports the initiative, while Charles Hoskinson has raised concerns about potential shortcomings in the proposed approach.
As the crypto ecosystem matures, the article says lawmakers’ ability to define clear rules will shape the outlook for financial innovation in the United States. The next crucial step is the outcome of the voting session (markup) scheduled for tomorrow, which will determine whether the country moves toward a more coherent pro-technology stance.
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