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What CLARITY Act’s Failure Means for XRP, Ripple and Investors
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Ripple says the CLARITY Act’s failure does not alter XRP’s established legal position or disrupt its business.
Key facts
- Ripple pointed to its 2023 court victory, which it said established that XRP is not a security, and a March 2026 joint interpretation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse previously outlined what he described as a large opportunity for XRP within institutional payment infrastructure tied to $16 trillion in annual payments and clearing
- The CLARITY Act failed its Sept. 15 Senate test, but the result does not change XRP’s established legal position, according to Ripple
- Its stablecoin infrastructure has also expanded through Ripple Mint, which gives eligible institutional customers tools to mint, redeem, and manage Ripple USD (RLUSD)
Summary
Ripple says the failed Senate CLARITY Act vote does not change XRP’s established legal position. Demand continues across payments, stablecoins and institutional markets, according to Ripple. The company’s customers, global footprint and ability to expand remain unchanged. The CLARITY Act failed its Sept. 15 Senate test, but the result does not change XRP’s established legal position, according to Ripple.