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29 May 2026, 11:30
Ripple CLO Says Crypto Is Becoming Part Of America’s Financial Default Setting
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said crypto is moving deeper into mainstream American finance, citing a new National Cryptocurrency Association report that found 67 million Americans now own or use digital assets.Speaking with NYSE on May 28, Alderoty, who also serves as president of the National Cryptocurrency Association, framed crypto adoption as increasingly less about a separate financial system and more about the gradual integration of digital assets into everyday payments, investing, custody and treasury infrastructure. Alderoty said Ripple’s role in that shift is tied to its enterprise focus. He described the company as a provider of crypto infrastructure for large and medium-sized businesses looking to add payments, custody, tokenization, liquidity or treasury management capabilities. Ripple, he said, has become “a one-stop shop” for enterprises adopting crypto into their platforms. Ripple CLO Says Crypto Has Hit Mainstream America The broader argument, however, centered on the NCA’s latest State of Crypto Holder Report. Alderoty said the association partnered with Harris Poll for the second year in a row and surveyed 40,000 Americans, a sample size he called “enormous” for this type of research. “We found that 67 million Americans today own or use crypto,” Alderoty said. “So, crypto is no longer a niche product. I think it is creeping more into the mainstream.” The report also found that 12 million more Americans entered the crypto economy over the past year, based on the comparison between the 2025 and 2026 State of Crypto Holder reports. Alderoty said that growth is not concentrated in the industry’s older stereotypes of Silicon Valley engineers, financial technologists or “crypto bro” early adopters. Instead, he pointed to a broader demographic spread. “That growth is coming from women,” Alderoty said. “It’s coming from construction workers. It’s coming from manufacturing employees.” For the Ripple CLO, that matters because it suggests crypto adoption is becoming less geographically and culturally concentrated. He said the NCA’s website includes an interactive map showing where crypto holders live across the United States, including state-level and congressional district-level data. The takeaway, he argued, is that crypto holders are distributed across the country rather than clustered in a few technology or finance hubs. Alderoty also tied the adoption trend to the increasing overlap between traditional finance and crypto. He said users are no longer being forced into a binary choice between digital assets and legacy financial services. Instead, he argued, the two are beginning to merge inside familiar financial apps and consumer interfaces. “It’s not an either or,” the Ripple CLO said. “It’s not where you either use crypto or use traditional financial services. I think we are now in a world where we’re using both, and both are becoming interchangeable and interoperable.” That interoperability, in his view, will define the next phase of adoption. Alderoty compared the process to the smartphone transition, arguing there was no single moment when consumers collectively abandoned flip phones. The change happened incrementally because the technology became useful enough to fade into daily life. He said crypto may follow a similar path as traditional finance platforms make digital assets available through products that consumers already use. In that model, crypto does not need to announce itself at the point of sale. It becomes one more funding source inside a broader financial stack. “I’m going to be able to show up at the Walmart checkout registry and use my OnePay app,” Alderoty said. “And I can set that OnePay app to say, ‘Do I want to pay in cash? Do I want to pay using my debit card? Do I want to pay using my credit card? Or do I want to pay using my crypto wallet?’ And that transaction will be sort of all happening behind the scenes.” The Ripple CLO added that consumers would not need to make “some big announcement” that they are paying with crypto. Instead, he said, it could become as seamless as tapping with Apple Pay . The NCA report also broke down adoption by age. Alderoty said 18% of new holders are between 18 and 24, while 28% of holders are older than 55. That split gives the report a wider generational signal: younger users are entering a financial world where crypto already exists as part of the product suite, while older users are also adopting the technology rather than sitting outside the market. Alderoty said the industry remains young at roughly 15 years old, but argued that Gen Z, millennials and Gen X users will increasingly treat crypto as a normal part of finance. “They’re never going to grow up in a world where crypto was not part of the financial suite of products that they can use,” he said. At press time, XRP traded at $1.32.
29 May 2026, 11:16
CLARITY Act News: Trump Backs an 'Unrestricted Future' for Crypto
President Donald Trump has once again voiced support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), arguing that the legislation would help secure the long-term future of the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. Writing on Truth Social for the second time this week about digital asset regulation, Trump said the bill would prevent future administrations from dismantling policies designed to support the growth of the crypto sector. The legislation, currently under consideration in the Senate, seeks to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets and define oversight responsibilities between federal agencies. Why The CLARITY Act Still Faces Major Obstacles Although the House of Representatives approved the CLARITY Act in July 2025, the measure has struggled to gain final approval in the Senate. Several factors have slowed the process, including government funding disputes, disagreements among lawmakers, concerns raised by parts of the banking and cryptocurrency industries, and ongoing questions about potential conflicts of interest. Critics have pointed to the Trump family's involvement in several crypto-related ventures, including World Liberty Financial, its USD1 stablecoin , a Bitcoin mining operation, and various meme coin projects. The Senate Agriculture and Banking Committees have already advanced the bill through committee review. However, Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the chamber and still need support from some Democrats to move the legislation forward. A number of Democratic lawmakers have indicated that their support could depend on the inclusion of stronger ethics provisions, making that issue one of the biggest remaining hurdles. Regulatory Work Continues Despite Legislative Delays Trump's comments closely mirror the position of SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, who previously stated that regulators are attempting to create durable policies that can remain effective across multiple administrations. Industry observers have also noted that while future regulators may find it difficult to fully reverse established crypto rules, they could still introduce requirements that significantly increase compliance burdens for market participants. In the same Truth Social post, Trump backed CFTC Chairman Michael Selig's view that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The issue remains contentious as several states continue legal challenges against prediction market operators. Crypto Regulation Is Advancing Even Without Final Senate Approval While political attention remains focused on the CLARITY Act, regulatory agencies have continued making progress independently of Congress. On May 14, 2026, the SEC and CFTC jointly released a 68-page document classifying 18 digital assets as commodities, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Litecoin. The move suggests that regulators are already building parts of the framework that lawmakers are attempting to formalize through legislation. As a result, even if the CLARITY Act faces additional delays, the market is not operating in complete regulatory uncertainty. For now, the bill remains one of the most significant crypto-related measures under consideration in Washington. Its eventual outcome could determine not only how digital assets are regulated, but also how difficult it becomes for future administrations to alter the industry's regulatory landscape.
29 May 2026, 10:50
Germany moves to obtain tax-related user info from crypto service providers
The federal government in Germany is now requiring crypto service providers to submit tax-related user information to the state. The data will be shared with other nations, both within the EU and beyond, to allegedly make taxable coin transactions more transparent. German authorities to receive tax reports from crypto platforms The executive power in Berlin has approved a new requirement for cryptocurrency firms to collect and file user info with the German tax authority. The data will be submitted annually to the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) and automatically exchanged with similar bodies in other countries. The new tax reporting obligation was announced by the Ministry of Finance, the leading German crypto news outlet BTC Echo unveiled Thursday. In a post on X the previous day, the department indicated the goal was to increase the transparency of tax-relevant transactions involving digital assets. What will change for cryptocurrency investors? The immediate effect for crypto users in Germany will be that the state will no longer rely solely on tax returns to learn about their activities, but also on reports from regulated market participants. The federal government’s decision is part of a comprehensive package of measures meant to improve and expand the exchange of tax information to cover digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It will apply not only to transactions through crypto exchanges and service providers but also to other fintech platforms and financial accounts as well. All of them will be required to report clients’ revenues to the German tax authority, which will then share the data with counterpart agencies in other EU member states. In turn, it will receive intelligence on German income generated abroad. The finance ministry also noted that a new supplementary agreement will enable this kind of exchange with relevant authorities in countries outside the European Union. Germany’s crypto business faces growing regulatory burden The update in the tax reporting rules will further increase the regulatory pressure on the blockchain industry in the Bundesrepublik, BTC Echo remarked in its article. Following the implementation of European regulations such as the Markets in Crypto Assets ( MiCA ) law and the DAC8 directive, which entered into force this year, officials are now shifting focus toward tracing digital currency flows. Licensed crypto service providers will now have to properly prepare for the additional reporting procedures, while clients can expect their transactions to become much more visible to tax authorities. On a positive note, a tax benefit for cryptocurrency owners recently survived an attempt to remove it in the German parliament, as reported by Cryptopolitan earlier in May. A bill put forward by the Green party, which is targeting a tax exemption for long-term digital-asset investments, was rejected by other factions in the Bundestag. Capital gains from the selling of cryptocurrencies more than a year after purchase are tax-free in Germany, and the proposal sought to abolish the “holding period” rule. The future of this particular tax relief remains uncertain, however, as political support for its removal is growing in Berlin. The Social Democratic Party, which favors stiffer crypto taxation, is expecting its finance minister Lars Klingbeil to unveil his proposals on the matter. German authorities have been trying to support the country’s weakened economy through increased government spending. The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .
29 May 2026, 10:34
Paxos Secures SEC Registration as Clearing Agency
The approval makes Paxos the “only blockchain-native firm” approved by the SEC to operate as a registered clearing agency in the U.S.
29 May 2026, 10:29
CFTC and Gemini vacate $5M settlement, end allegations of BTC futures misrepresentation
The U.S. CFTC and Gemini Trust Company LLC have agreed to vacate a $5 million settlement, ending allegations of Gemini’s misrepresentation of BTC futures contracts. The CFTC reviewed the investigation’s history, evidence, and charging decision and considered changes in federal digital asset policy, resolving the matter. For context, the parties entered into a consent order in January 2025 regarding a case originally filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in June 2022. They then jointly moved the Court (through their undersigned counsel) earlier this month to vacate the Consent Order for Permanent Injunction, Civil Monetary Penalty, and Other Equitable Relief entered on January 6, 2025. The CFTC concluded that the complaint should never have been filed and would not have been under the current enforcement standards. In particular, the CFTC review found that the complaint was based on a whistleblower’s account that is known to be lacking in credibility. The investigation pursued Gemini (the fraud victim) for purported false statements to the CFTC during the registration application process, rather than focusing on the alleged fraudsters. Those red flags raised serious questions about the strength of the evidence against Gemini. Continuing consent order enforcement does not serve public interest The CFTC determined that continuing enforcement of the consent order serves neither the CFTC’s mission nor the public interest. The parties now agree that the consent order’s non-prospective provisions, such as its imposition of a civil monetary penalty, have already been satisfied. They also agree that applying the remaining provisions, including injunctive relief, would not be equitable. “This result sends a strong message that the Commission will act to safeguard the integrity of the market oversight process, regardless of whether the market involves complex digital asset derivative products or more traditional commodity futures.” – Ian McGinley , director of enforcement at the CFTC The complaint initially put the CFTC’s internal deliberations at issue because the requested evidentiary support was withheld from a Commissioner while the regulator voted on the complaint against Gemini. However, litigation counsel invoked the deliberative process privilege and interposed objections to prevent Gemini from obtaining evidence necessary to defend itself. Additionally, personnel improperly exerted influence over the CFTC’s regulatory authority to create settlement leverage. These findings call into question the CFTC’s enforcement process in this case. They also demonstrate the necessity of the federal government’s revised enforcement approach and standards, including in the digital asset space. Joint motion for relief captures major shift in U.S. approach to crypto The joint motion for relief from judgment captures a major shift in how the U.S. is currently approaching crypto. The CFTC joining an exchange (the defendant) to undo its own consent order is a rare move that highlights a fast-moving regulatory reset. Filing a Rule 60(b) motion with a crypto firm they previously prosecuted also highlights the CFTC’s admission that the 2022 case relied on weak evidence and should never have been brought to court. It is direct evidence of how fast new leadership can shift enforcement policy. Moreover, although the $5 million fine has been paid and is no longer outstanding, this motion targets the permanent injunction. Erasing this rule allows Gemini Trust Company LLC to operate without “regulatory shadows.” There is also a strong indication of a coordinated multi-agency shift , as this case can be directly tied to the U.S. SEC’s recent dropping of its Gemini Earn lawsuit. In a rare regulatory U-turn, the joint filing marks the clearest sign yet of the federal digital assets reset that has transformed past “regulation by enforcement” into an active unwinding of legacy cases. The CFTC is not just dropping a case; it is actively teaming up with Gemini to erase a past victory from the books. At the same time, Gemini has been expanding into CFTC-regulated derivatives and prediction markets. The crypto firm is advancing its expansion through its licensed subsidiaries, Gemini Titan and Gemini Olympus. The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .
29 May 2026, 10:02
Pundit: Watch This Before Judging XRP Price Trend Again
Crypto proponent X Finance Bull recently stated that many investors are focusing on the wrong metric when evaluating XRP. In an X post accompanied by a detailed video presentation, he said frustration over XRP’s price movement has caused many people to overlook what he considers the most important factor behind the digital asset: the leadership and infrastructure strategy being built around it. According to X Finance Bull, XRP should not be viewed in the same category as speculative meme-based crypto projects. He stated that the people leading Ripple come from enterprise technology, banking, fintech innovation, and corporate legal sectors rather than traditional crypto backgrounds. He stated that this distinction explains why Ripple has continued to position itself as a company focused on financial infrastructure instead of short-term market hype. Everyone’s frustrated that $XRP price isn’t moving. Yeah, I get it. But in this video, I showed something the chart never will. The team behind Ripple didn’t come from crypto. They came from enterprise tech, global banking, fintech disruption, and institutional legal… https://t.co/wzS6HAO2tS pic.twitter.com/z7SY7wUa0I — X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) May 27, 2026 Ripple Executives Highlighted as Key Strength Throughout the video, X Finance Bull focused heavily on Ripple’s executive team and their professional backgrounds. He pointed to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse as an example of leadership with extensive enterprise experience. According to him, Garlinghouse’s previous roles at Yahoo and AOL demonstrate familiarity with large-scale technology operations and institutional business relationships. He also discussed Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen , describing him as a longtime fintech entrepreneur who previously worked on online lending and peer-to-peer finance platforms. X Finance Bull argued that Larsen’s history shows a consistent effort to modernize financial systems through technology. Ripple CTO David Schwartz received similar attention in the presentation. X Finance Bull emphasized Schwartz’s work in encrypted cloud systems and enterprise messaging technology, claiming that such expertise supports Ripple’s ambition to create a reliable payment infrastructure capable of operating at a global scale. The commentator also highlighted Ripple President Monica Long, saying her long-term involvement with the company provides continuity during periods of market pressure and regulatory scrutiny. He said her experience across Ripple’s growth phases demonstrates stability within the company’s leadership structure. Legal and Institutional Strategy Remain Central Another major focus of the video involved Ripple’s legal and regulatory approach. X Finance Bull referenced Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty and his experience with major financial institutions such as HSBC and American Express. He argued that Ripple’s legal team played a critical role during the company’s battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to him, Ripple’s survival during years of legal pressure strengthened confidence among XRP supporters. He claimed that companies aiming to participate in global finance must understand compliance and regulation rather than rely entirely on technology alone. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 X Finance Bull also mentioned Ripple’s broader institutional strategy, including partnerships, global expansion, stablecoin initiatives, and tokenization efforts. He argued that these developments support the idea that Ripple is attempting to build infrastructure for cross-border value transfers and digital finance systems. Toward the end of the video, he stated that XRP is designed to function as a bridge asset connecting banks, blockchains, stablecoins, tokenized assets , and traditional financial networks. He added that the transition toward digital finance, instant settlement, and tokenized economies could increase demand for systems capable of moving liquidity efficiently across multiple networks. X Finance Bull concluded that investors who focus only on XRP’s short-term price movements may be overlooking Ripple’s broader strategy. According to him, the company’s leadership structure, institutional relationships, and long-term infrastructure goals explain why many XRP holders remain confident despite ongoing market volatility. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Pundit: Watch This Before Judging XRP Price Trend Again appeared first on Times Tabloid .
