Ripple CEO Sees Circle’s IPO as a Harbinger of Looming U.S. Stablecoin Rules

Brad Garlinghouse just dropped a bullish signal for crypto regulation—and Wall Street barely noticed. The Ripple CEO claims Circle’s public debut isn’t just another finance-sector cash grab (though let’s be real, it’s partly that). It’s a flashing neon sign that Washington’s finally getting its act together on stablecoins.

Garlinghouse’s take? When a $9 billion stablecoin giant goes public, regulators can’t keep pretending the asset class doesn’t exist. The timing’s suspiciously convenient—right as Congress dusts off long-stalled crypto frameworks. Coincidence? In D.C.? Please.

One thing’s clear: The era of ‘move fast and break things’ is over. The real question isn’t if stablecoin rules are coming, but whether they’ll strangle innovation or finally give crypto the legal clarity it’s been begging for. Place your bets—just don’t expect Wall Street to understand the stakes.