Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees the crypto industry entering a critical policy window in the U.S., even as markets show strength, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trading above $80,000.

Key Legislative Window Narrowing

Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, Garlinghouse said the weeks of May 11, and May 18 could be decisive for advancing federal cryptocurrency legislation.

He warned that if momentum stalls in the Senate Banking Committee, the probability of passing a comprehensive crypto bill could decline sharply.

In that case, regulatory progress may be delayed further as political attention shifts toward the upcoming election cycle.

Garlinghouse said bipartisan efforts are still underway to…

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