Ripple Labs Hires Former White House Official as New Policy Head Amid Regulatory Clashes with US Government

Ripple Labs has appointed a former White House official, Lauren Belive, as its new head of US public policy and government.
Belive's appointment comes amid Ripple executives criticizing the US government's recent stance against crypto.
Belive will be responsible for engaging with the US government to communicate Ripple's perspectives within the regulatory landscape.
This follows co-founder Chris Larsen criticizing President Biden for stringent crypto regulations that are hindering innovation.
Ripple remains in legal disputes with the SEC after securing a partial victory in July, though the SEC has appealed the ruling.

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Posted 9/27/2023, 6:48:56 AM