Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, is making a direct appeal to lawmakers this week, urging them to back the Clarity Act as President Donald Trump prepares to meet with US senators today to hash out ongoing disputes over crypto regulation. Alderoty warned that voting against the bill would allow bad actors to exploit regulatory gaps.
Alderoty’s warning
The Ripple CLO didn’t mince words. He argued that the Clarity Act is essential for setting clear rules of the road. Without it, he said, the regulatory vacuum would be filled by those looking to skirt the law. His push comes at a critical moment — the bill is still working its way through Congress, and support from key lawmakers could make or break its chances.
Trump meets senators today
President Trump is expected to sit down with US senators later today to discuss the ongoing disputes over crypto regulation. The meeting, first reported by multiple outlets, signals that the White House is paying close attention to the legislative tug-of-war. It’s unclear exactly which senators will attend or what specific proposals are on the table, but the timing — right as Alderoty is making his case — isn’t a coincidence.
What’s at stake
If the Clarity Act stalls, the industry could be left in a familiar limbo: no clear federal framework, state-by-state patchwork, and plenty of room for bad actors to operate. Alderoty’s warning echoes what many in the space have been saying for months. The question now is whether today’s meeting will give the bill the momentum it needs — or push it further down the priority list.
The meeting is set for this afternoon. No official readout has been promised, but the crypto world will be watching closely.
