Ripple CEO: "CLARITY Act" May Be Delayed Until May, Approximately $40 Billion Invested in Crypto Ecosystem

Odaily News Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that the company is on track for a record-breaking first quarter driven by mergers and acquisitions. He also mentioned that approximately $40 billion has been invested in the crypto ecosystem in 2025, including a $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road and around $1 billion for GTreasury. He further noted that progress on U.S. digital asset legislation is slower than expected, with the "CLARITY Act" potentially being delayed from its original April timeline to May. He called for avoiding excessive politicization of regulation, which could hinder industry development. (The Block)