Ripple Confirms XRP Approved in the US — The Transparency Act Could Unlock Growth T

XRP stands out with the rare regulatory clarity in the United States following decisive court rulings, giving Ripple’s token a definitive legal status while many other cryptocurrencies remain in a state of limbo, awaiting broader legislation to unlock growth. Court-Backed Status of XRP Places It at the Forefront of Cryptocurrency Regulation in the U.S. XRP has a clear regulatory position in the United States after court rulings, a matter Ripple addressed on the social media platform X on January 7 while responding to questions about whether this asset depends on upcoming legislation such as the Clarity Act. Reece Merrick, Ripple’s senior executive and regional director for the Middle East and Africa, explained: To confirm, XRP has secured a clear legal status as a digital asset that is not a security in the U.S., thanks to significant court rulings, making it one of the few cryptocurrencies with such a clear stance in the country. Merrick responded to a user asking whether XRP needs the (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025) to succeed fully under current legal handling. His response distinguished XRP’s court-defined position from the unresolved status most cryptocurrencies face, emphasizing that its regulatory clarity does not depend on measures pending Congress. The Clarity Act Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 is a prominent law in the U.S. currently being passed by Congress to establish a long-term regulatory framework for the crypto industry. While the GENIUS Act, signed into law last year, deals exclusively with stablecoins, the Clarity Act addresses the broader market. Ripple’s director also added: That said, the U.S. still lacks overall regulatory clarity for the larger crypto ecosystem, which continues to hinder entities in the U.S. from fully developing and innovating in this space. Merrick described Ripple’s policy efforts, adding: “At Ripple, we are actively advocating for better regulatory frameworks, thinking more carefully to level the playing field and promote the next phase of growth. We are optimistic that progress in bills like the Clarity Act will bring the necessary clarity in the near term.” While XRP benefits from the certainty established by courts, broader legislation could impact acceptance, compliance, and innovation across the entire cryptocurrency sector in the U.S., supporting more consistent market development.