Ripple CEO Garlinghouse touts ‘record’ Q1, cautions against policy weaponization derailing progress

What: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced a 'record' Q1 performance.
Why: He attributes the success to the company's growing adoption and partnerships.
Signal: Garlinghouse revised his prediction for the CLARITY Act's passage, now expecting it to be finalized within the next **6** months.
Target: The legislation aims to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, a key factor in Ripple's growth.
Risk: Garlinghouse cautions that policy weaponization could derail progress and negatively impact the industry.