# Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty declared that the Clarity Act market structure bill is not about protecting corporations, but about protecting the everyday interests of 67 million Americans.

*web3 · news · 2026-05-20 · U.Today*

## Key points

- Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty clarified the Clarity Act is intended to protect 67 million American crypto users.
- California leads the U.S. with 9.5 million digital asset holders, directly impacting Ripple's strategy.
- The Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 and awaits a full Senate vote within a month.
- The U.S. administration is pushing for the Act's final approval before July 4, boosting its adoption chances.
- A Washington compromise on payment tokens enables Ripple to expand its RLUSD stablecoin in the U.S. market.

**Companies:** Ripple
**Countries:** United States

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