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Ripple CLO Denies Rumors of Trump Criticism Over Campaign Donations

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, has strongly refuted recent rumors regarding the company and its executives. The rumors suggested that former President Donald Trump criticized Ripple for alleged financial support of Kamala Harris during a past election. Alderoty dismissed the claims as baseless and entirely fabricated, taking to Twitter to call out the reports as “pure fiction.”
Ripple CLO Refutes Claims of Political Allegations
Rumors have started to surface following a report made by Unchained, which stated that insiders said that Ripple had a conversation with Trump during which he allegedly bashed the company. In the report, Trump claimed that Ripple did not support his administration at a crucial time and highlighted that Chris Larsen, the co-founder of Ripple, had donated to PACs backing Kamala Harris.
The report further suggested that Ripple may have influenced another rumor published by the New York Post. The rumor claimed Trump was open to including non-Bitcoin, American cryptocurrencies, such as XRP, in a national reserve. XRP, Ripple’s native token, experienced a significant price surge following the report, reaching a seven-year high of $3.40.
Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty quickly fired back at the allegations on social media and questioned the origins of the information from the unnamed sources. “The rumors published by this third-tier crypto rag are pure fiction. Completely made up,” Alderoty wrote on X.
John Deaton Criticizes Speculative Reporting
Like Ripple CLO, Prominent attorney John Deaton, who has been a vocal figure in the XRP community, also criticized the speculative reporting. Deaton questioned the reliability of unnamed sources and emphasized the importance of evidence-based claims.
As Deaton took to X to express his opinions he wrote,
” Let me get this straight, a person who was not at the meeting told another person that they were guessing what may have been said at the meeting?” This is why we have rules of evidence in Court.”
Deaton also pointed to the dangers of “tribalism” within the crypto sector, which is often characterized by groups that try to spread fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) about other projects. According to him, the recent market performance of XRP which has been performing better than Bitcoin among other cryptocurrencies was likely to raise eyebrows.
XRP Price Hits 7 Year High Amid Controversy
The speculation was made at the same time of the unprecedented increase of XRP usage having hit more than 2,365 $100K transactions. Concurrently, XRP price has increased by more than 10% in the last 24 hours hitting a 7 year high due to speculations that the digital asset will be added to a US strategic digital assets reserve.
Other publications, including the New York Times, revealed that Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, had urged Trump to consider expanding such a reserve to include other cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoins. Despite these claims, no report could establish whether Trump had accepted the proposition or not.
Ripple’s representative, Susan Hendrick, has confirmed that Garlinghouse did reach out to the former president, but she denied that Ripple was behind the rumors of Trump supporting XRP. ‘All those allegations are lies,’ she told Unchained when confronted with the allegations.
The controversy arises at a time when Ripple is still in a legal tussle with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC recently filed an appeal of a 2023 decision by US District Judge Analisa Torres which found that XRP sales on cryptocurrency trading platforms did not constitute securities transactions.
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US SEC Drops Charges Against Hawk Tuah Girl Hailey Welch

Hawk Tuah girl Hailey Welch, known for her association with the controversial $HAWK token, has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has decided not to press charges against Welch in connection with the rapid rise and subsequent collapse of the meme-based cryptocurrency.
US SEC Investigation Into Hawk Tuah Girl Concludes Without Charges
The SEC had launched an investigation into the $HAWK token after its dramatic price drop. The token, which was linked to Welch’s viral persona, initially saw a market cap surge to $490 million before crashing by over 90%. Investors who were impacted by the crash filed a lawsuit against those behind the project, alleging that the coin had been promoted and sold without proper registration.
Hawk Tuah girl Hailey Welch, who cooperated fully with the investigation, expressed relief after the SEC’s decision. “For the past few months, I’ve been cooperating with all the authorities and attorneys, and finally, that work is complete,” Welch told TMZ.
Her attorney, James Sallah, confirmed that the SEC had closed the case without any findings against her, adding that there would be no monetary sanctions or restrictions on Welch’s future involvement in cryptocurrency or securities.
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Sonic Labs To Abandon Plans For Algorithmic USD Stablecoin, Here’s Why

Barely a week after hinting at launching an algorithmic USD stablecoin, Sonic Labs is shuttering its plans. Sonic Labs co-founder Andre Cronje revealed that incoming stablecoin regulation in the US contributes to the change of stance.
Sonic Labs Makes U-Turn Over Algorithmic USD Stablecoin
In mid-March, Sonic Labs disclosed plans for a yield-generating algorithmic stablecoin for its blockchain. However, new developments in the US regulatory landscape are forcing the company to ditch its algorithmic stablecoin ambitions.
Sonic Labs co-founder Andre Cronje confirmed the change in direction via an X post following the release of the full draft of the STABLE Act by Congress for clearer oversight. According to the text, lawmakers are pushing for a two-year moratorium on algorithmic stablecoin, souring Sonic Labs plans.
Unlike mainstream stablecoins backed by fiat or other commodities, algorithmic stablecoins rely on smart contracts to maintain their peg. The 2022 implosion of Terra’s ecosystem following the de-pegging of its TerraUSD (UST) algorithmic stablecoin stunned regulators.
“We will no longer be releasing a USD-based algorithmic stablecoin,” said Cronje.
In a light-hearted note, community members teased potential strategies for Sonic Labs to sidestep incoming stablecoin regulation. Apart from the loophole of launching the algorithmic stablecoin before the regulation goes live, Cronje teased an algorithmic dirham that will be denominated in USD.
Industry Players Are Bracing For New Stablecoin Regulations
Stablecoin issuers are steeling themselves for incoming stablecoin regulations in the US. While the GENIUS Act and STABLE Act continue to inch forward, there are common denominators in both bills.
For starters, there is the requirement for equivalent reserves at a 1:1 ratio with both bills steering clear of algorithmic stablecoins. The White House is favoring the GENIUS Act over the STABLE Act as lobbyists rally to stifle the possibility of a Conference Committee.
Authorities are targeting stablecoin regulation to reach Trump in two months as issuers jostle for position. Tether, Circle, and Ripple are staking their claims to lead the US government’s ambitions to rely on stablecoins to maintain the dollar’s dominance.
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FDIC Revises Crypto Guidelines Allowing Banks To Enter Digital Assets

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has updated its guidelines, enabling banks to engage in cryptocurrency-related activities without seeking prior approval. This new policy shift signals a change in the FDIC’s approach to the growing role of digital assets in the banking sector.
New FDIC Guidelines on Crypto-Related Activities
The FDIC has issued a new Financial Institution Letter (FIL-7-2025), which provides updated guidance for banks looking to engage in cryptocurrency activities. The new guidance rescinds the previous policy set out in FIL-16-2022, which required banks to notify the FDIC before engaging in such activities.
Under the new rules, banks can now participate in permissible crypto-related activities without waiting for FDIC approval, as long as they manage the risks appropriately.
This change is seen as a shift in the FDIC’s stance, following the agency’s earlier stance that required prior approval for crypto engagements. FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill expressed that this new approach aims to establish a more consistent framework for banks to explore and adopt emerging technologies like crypto-assets and blockchain.
“With today’s action, the FDIC is turning the page on the flawed approach of the past three years,” said Hill in a statement.
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