Ripple CEO: Next two weeks critical for crypto market structure bill

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the next two weeks will be a critical period for the passage of the crypto market structure bill (CLARITY). Speaking at the Consensus 2026 event in Miami, he explained that if the Senate Banking Committee does not conduct a markup of the bill, its chances of passing will drop sharply, CoinDesk reported. Garlinghouse added that the issue could become too sensitive if it extends until the midterm elections. He stressed that the bill is essential, stating that clarity is better than confusion.