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Bipartisan Crypto Support Persists After U.S. Midterm Results

Ripple executives say the U.S. election results have not erased cross-party support for digital-asset policy.

Ripple executives say the U.S. election results have not erased cross-party support for digital-asset policy. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (CoinEdition, ZyCrypto), plus live market data, as of Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

The statements suggest crypto policy still has a bipartisan foothold in Congress, although election results alone do not establish what legislation will advance.

Covered by 2 outlets over about 7.8 h — Token Times synthesises them all into one brief
  1. CoinEdition
    Ripple CLO Says Bipartisan Support for Crypto Remains After U.S. Elections ↗
  2. ZyCrypto
    Ripple CEO Sees Bipartisan Crypto Support After U.S. Midterm Elections, Renews Call for Clear Rules ↗
Key takeaways
  • Ripple’s CLO says pro-crypto lawmakers were elected from both parties.
  • ZyCrypto highlights CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s confidence in crypto’s political position.
  • Neither outlet supplied vote totals or names of the elected lawmakers.
  • Bitcoin fell 5.55% over 24 hours as the total crypto market cap reached $2.61 trillion.
What the reporting agrees on

CoinEdition and ZyCrypto both report that Ripple leadership believes bipartisan support for crypto remains intact after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections. CoinEdition attributes that assessment to Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty and notes the presence of pro-crypto lawmakers from both parties, while ZyCrypto cites CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s confidence in the industry’s political position. The coverage differs in its emphasis and spokesperson: CoinEdition focuses on Alderoty’s claim about bipartisan backing, whereas ZyCrypto presents Garlinghouse’s broader view of crypto’s political standing; neither outlet provides vote totals, bill details, or names of the lawmakers.

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said support for digital assets did not disappear following the U.S. midterm election results. According to CoinEdition, pro-crypto lawmakers were elected from both parties, indicating that crypto’s political support has not been confined to one faction. His comments were framed as a response to election developments that unsettled earlier expectations for crypto regulation. ZyCrypto separately reported that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed confidence in the crypto industry’s political position after the November 3 election. Together, the accounts present Ripple as seeing a continued bipartisan opening for digital-asset policy, although they do not identify particular representatives, legislative proposals, or the scale of their electoral victories. The two outlets agree on the broad conclusion that crypto retains cross-party political support, but they cite different Ripple executives. CoinEdition centers on Alderoty’s legal and legislative perspective, while ZyCrypto uses Garlinghouse’s assessment to emphasize the industry’s broader political position. Neither account contradicts the other, and no shared legislative figures were supplied. Market conditions were broadly weaker during the period covered by the data. The total crypto market capitalization stood at $2.61 trillion, Bitcoin declined 5.55% over 24 hours, and the overall market was broadly down. The Fear & Greed reading of 50 remained in neutral territory, providing a measured backdrop to the political discussion rather than signaling either widespread optimism or severe market anxiety. The development matters because the reported election outcome leaves crypto advocates operating in a political environment that still includes support from both major parties. What remains to watch is whether the elected lawmakers cited by Ripple pursue specific policies, and whether the bipartisan relationships described after the election translate into legislative action; the supplied coverage does not specify any bill or timetable.

The market when this published · November 5, 2026
Total market cap₹247.10T
Bitcoin 24h-5.55%
Ethereum 24h-7.92%
BTC dominance58.3%
Fear & Greed50 · Neutral

Bipartisan Crypto Support Persists After U.S. Midterm Result — questions & answers

Which Ripple executive discussed crypto’s political support?

CoinEdition cited Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, while ZyCrypto reported comments from CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Both spoke about the industry’s position after the November 3 midterms.

What bipartisan support did Ripple identify?

CoinEdition said pro-crypto lawmakers were elected from both parties. Neither outlet supplied their names, vote totals, or the policies they intend to pursue.

How was the crypto market performing?

The total crypto market cap was $2.61 trillion, Bitcoin was down 5.55% over 24 hours, and the broader market was broadly down. Fear & Greed stood at 50, or Neutral.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CoinEdition, ZyCrypto, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Corroborated across 2 outlets, reported over about 7.8 h — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.CoinEdition · Nov 5 13:45 ↗ZyCrypto · Nov 5 21:30 ↗

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