Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty stated on October 20, 2026 that the SEC possesses clear legal authority to adopt the proposed Regulation Crypto Assets unveiled in August 2026

How governments worldwide set rules for digital assets through legislation, agency rulemaking, licensing regimes and court fights.

Comprehensive legal regimes for digital assets, such as the EU's MiCA and proposed US market-structure bills, defining how tokens are issued, traded, and supervised.