Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty is urging Senate offices to meet ordinary Americans who use cryptocurrency before a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act scheduled for September 15, 2026.

The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) says more than 67 million Americans own cryptocurrency, representing approximately one in four U.S. adults. The Senate vote would determine whether the market-structure bill advances toward debate, rather than whether it ultimately becomes law. The measure requires 60 votes to proceed, meaning it would need support from members of both parties.

Ripple Appeals to Lawmakers on Behalf of Crypto Users

Alderoty, who is also identified in the source as president of the NCA representing Ripple, said Senate offices should hear directly from cryptocurrency holders instead of relying only on lobbyists or policy organizations.

We asked Senate offices to do one thing before they vote on the Clarity Act next week: meet a real American crypto holder. They are teachers, plumbers, photographers, and supply chain managers. 1 in 4 U.S. adults – and they live across every state in this country. Lawmakers should know who they are voting for. Follow @NatCryptoAssoc this week to hear some of their stories yourself. — Stuart Alderoty (@s_alderoty) September 9, 2026

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The appeal presents crypto users as a broad group of Americans who use digital assets in their daily lives. The NCA specifically cited teachers, plumbers, photographers and supply-chain managers among U.S. crypto holders.

According to the NCA’s 2026 Annual State of Crypto Holders Report, more than 67 million people in the United States hold cryptocurrency, equivalent to about one-quarter of American adults. The association has also produced a map showing crypto ownership by state and congressional district, arguing that digital assets are not limited to technology-focused users.

Crypto Use Extends Beyond Investment

The NCA’s research cited by Alderoty describes uses of cryptocurrency beyond investment. It found that 41% of crypto holders send cryptocurrency to relatives or peers, while 40% use it for shopping and payments.

Those figures provide the industry with a consumer-focused basis for discussions about potential U.S. legislation concerning the classification and regulation of digital assets. They also place individual users at the center of the policy debate as lawmakers consider the CLARITY Act.

CLARITY Act Faces 60-Vote Senate Test

The September 15 Senate vote would be a procedural step to advance the CLARITY Act for consideration. It would not decide whether the bill becomes an act. Because the measure requires 60 votes, it must receive bipartisan support to move forward.

Ripple has previously described the vote as a significant milestone in the bill’s progress through Congress. The debate involves issues including consumer protection, financial crime, and questions concerning rewards and ethics related to cryptocurrency. The political dispute has intensified ahead of the elections.

The campaign marks another stage in Ripple’s broader effort to seek greater clarity in U.S. cryptocurrency law. This time, the company is appealing to the millions of Americans who hold and use digital assets, rather than focusing solely on the companies developing the technology.

Source: CryptoNinjas.