Coinbase
Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z just secured a meeting with Senator Tim Scott on market structure legislation. January negotiations could reshape U.S. crypto regulation—here's what's at stake for XRP and the industry
Brian Armstrong
Crypto CEOs met with divided Senate Democrats and Republicans in high-stakes roundtables to revive stalled market structure legislation. Ripple's Stuart Alderoty pushed for XRP protections as partisan tensions over DeFi regulation threaten the bill's path forward.
State of Cryptocurrency 2025
The crypto industry crossed $4 trillion in market cap as major banks embraced blockchain. Stablecoins now process transactions rivaling Visa, while new U.S. legislation provides clarity. a16z's 2025 report reveals an industry transformed from speculation to institutional infrastructure.