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- Ripple boss Brad Garlinghouse has recently met with Masaaki Taira of Japan’s House of Representatives.
- Both Garlinghouse and Taira posted on X about the meeting, with Garlinghouse praising Japan’s “constructive policy” that enables innovation.
- Taira is involved with Web3 and AI developments as they intersect with politics in Japan.
Garlinghouse praised what he views as the Japanese government’s “clear frameworks and constructive policy,” noting that it fosters innovation and protects consumers, while Taira posted in Japanese (translated by Google): “We exchanged views on how to utilize blockchain to maximize Japan’s potential.”Great to meet Rep @TAIRAMASAAKI in Tokyo this week — Japan’s leaders are committed to advancing crypto and blockchain technology, through clear frameworks and constructive policy that protects consumers and enables innovation. https://t.co/3WPJT05TuO
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) September 6, 2024
XRP, major cryptos becoming more political
A far cry from crypto’s cypherpunk origins, this development with Taira comes as Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen recently endorsed Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidency, highlighting a trend of blockchain behemoths weighing in more and more on political matters. The posts from both Garlinghouse and Taira gathered praise, but not all commenters were impressed. One user wrote: “This comes at an interesting time as we are being bombarded by posts about [Larsen] endorsing Kamala Harris for president. Everyone in the crypto industry knows she will continue the Gensler ways of zero clarity. Care to comment [Brad Garlinghouse]?” Japanese users also commented on tax issues and asked about support of other political figures.If you're reading this, you’re already ahead. Stay there with our newsletter.
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Graham Smith
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