
Jakarta, Pintu News -Although the early performance of 2026 has shown mixed results, Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, remains optimistic about the future of the cryptocurrency market. In a statement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Garlinghouse predicted that this year will set new records for digital assets.
Garlinghouse emphasized that recent regulatory developments, including the passage of the GENIUS Act, have “opened up a lot of activity” in the sector. According to him, this is a significant step forward to increase the adoption and integration of Ripple in the global financial system.
Garlinghouse also expressed his belief that the legislation will encourage further innovation and collaboration between financial technology and traditional institutions. This is expected to expand the use of Ripple (XRP) in various financial transactions, including more efficient and cheaper cross-border payments.
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The Ripple CEO is also optimistic that the CLARITY Act, which is an important framework for crypto regulation, will be passed. “It will get done. We’re closer than ever,” Garlinghouse said. Despite significant challenges, especially after some key provisions came under critical scrutiny, he remains confident of its eventual success.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s sudden disapproval of the CLARITY Act surprised many, including Garlinghouse. However, he emphasized that support is still strong from the rest of the industry, including exchanges that compete with Coinbase. Garlinghouse is hopeful that industry leaders can overcome the current legislative impasse for mutual progress.
With clearer regulatory support in place, Garlinghouse predicts that 2026 will be a pivotal year for the widespread use of digital assets. He pointed out that Binance will likely re-enter the US market, which will be a big step for the industry.
In addition, Garlinghouse argues that the growth of stablecoins, backed by the GENIUS Act, will simplify operations such as payroll, making them more efficient. With this strong foundation, he believes that the next decade will be a period of significant growth for cryptocurrencies.
With various developments and regulatory support maturing, the outlook for the crypto industry in 2026 and beyond looks very promising. The leadership and optimism of figures like Brad Garlinghouse show that the future of digital currencies is bright, with growing opportunities.
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