Crypto Big Shots Head to the Hill ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

So, Brad Garlinghouse, the big cheese ๐Ÿง€ at Ripple, is thrilled to be testifying in front of the Senate Banking Committee. Who wouldn’t be? It’s like being called to the principal’s office, but with more suits and less detention ๐Ÿคฃ.

Garlinghouse is giving a big thank you to Senators Tim Scott, Ruben Gallego, and Cynthia Lummis for inviting him to the party ๐ŸŽ‰. This will be his first time testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, so let’s hope he doesn’t get stage fright ๐ŸŽญ.

He’s been calling for “constructive” crypto market structure legislation, which is just a fancy way of saying “make it easier for us to make money ๐Ÿ’ธ”. But hey, who doesn’t love a good get-rich-quick scheme? ๐Ÿค‘

The Senate Banking Committee has got a busy week ahead of them, with the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the GENIUS Act all on the docket ๐Ÿ“…. It’s like a crypto-themed game of “Legislative Bingo” ๐ŸŽฒ.

And of course, there’s been a ton of lobbying going on behind the scenes ๐Ÿคซ. Because what’s a good bill without a few million dollars in “donations” ๐Ÿ’ธ? Senator Tim Scott thinks the market structure bill could pass by October, but we’ll believe it when we see it ๐Ÿ™„.

On July 9, the full Committee will be holding a hearing on developing digital asset markets ๐Ÿ“Š. And who’s on the guest list? Garlinghouse, Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin, Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger, and some Harvard policy expert who’s probably just there for the free food ๐Ÿ”.

The hearing starts at 10:15 AM ET (14:15 UTC), and you can catch it live on the Senate Banking Committee’s website ๐Ÿ“บ. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show ๐Ÿฟ!

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2025-07-08 10:16