Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Challenges Ripple CEO's Backing of CLARITY Act in 2026 Regulatory Dispute
In a live X broadcast on January 18, 2026, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson sharply criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for supporting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Hoskinson argued that the bill risks empowering regulators who have previously targeted crypto firms, while Garlinghouse and other leaders see it as a necessary step toward resolving long-running legal uncertainty around U.S. crypto rules.