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TLDR Charles Hoskinson criticized Brad Garlinghouse’s approval of the CLARITY Act.  Hoskinson questioned cooperating with agencies that have sued crypto firms. Brad Garlinghouse stated the bill is not perfect but said, “Is it better than nothing? Absolutely.” Paul Barron said the CLARITY Act allows warrantless transaction monitoring and could freeze assets based on perceived risk. Polymarket data shows a 43% chance of the CLARITY Act being signed into law in 2026. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson openly criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse during his latest video on Sunday, focusing on regulatory issues. The comments targeted Garlinghouse’s backing of the CLARITY Act, a pending crypto bill discussed in the U.S. Senate. The video has triggered fresh debate about regulatory support and industry leadership. Hoskinson Rejects Garlinghouse’s Support for CLARITY Act In a post on X by Coin Bureau, Charles Hoskinson directly addressed Garlinghouse’s recent statements supporting the CLARITY Act despite its perceived regulatory challenges. In his comments, Hoskinson stated, “Elizabeth Warren wrote the bill, that’s leadership we can believe in,” referencing the senator’s involvement. CHARLES HOSKINSON MOCKS XRP CEO & DRAFT BILL IN LATEST SUNDAY RANT Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse in a latest video, taking aim at his support for the draft bill of the CLARITY Act. pic.twitter.com/4qKk7FTPtB — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) January 19, 2026 He continued, “You still got people like Brad saying, well, not perfect, but we just got to get something.” Hoskinson also criticized the idea of cooperating with regulatory agencies responsible for past enforcement actions against crypto firms. He said, “Handed to the same people who sued us, who put us out of business, who subpoenaed us.” Charles Hoskinson questioned whether industry leaders should support legislation created by institutions responsible for legal actions against crypto entities. His statements imply distrust in the proposed…

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