Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is set to headline the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2026, where he will appear alongside SEC Chair Paul Atkins as lawmakers continue debating the future of crypto market regulation and the stalled CLARITY Act.

SALT announced on July 29 that Garlinghouse will be the featured speaker at the third annual Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, an exclusive event expected to host around 500 investors, developers, and policymakers. The gathering, organized by SALT and Kraken, will be held at the Four Seasons Resort in Jackson Hole from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20.

Ripple is also participating as an official sponsor, listed under the “Grand Teton” sponsorship level alongside Galaxy, Clear Street, and Multicoin Capital. The sponsorship places Ripple among the key companies shaping discussions at one of the most regulation-focused crypto events of 2026.

Garlinghouse’s appearance comes during a pivotal period for the company and the wider digital asset industry. Ripple recently concluded its prolonged legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, while Congress continues to debate legislation aimed at clarifying oversight of cryptocurrency markets.

The announcement comes as XRP trades at approximately $1.06, down nearly 2% in the last 24 hours and about 1.5% over the previous week. XRP’s daily trading volume has also slipped to around $1.14 billion from $1.22 billion the day before.

The symposium’s speaker lineup includes several influential policymakers and regulators, including SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott, and Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould.

The event will also feature leading figures from the crypto sector, including Galaxy CEO Michael Novogratz, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon, Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long, Kraken CEO David Ripley, and Ondo Finance executive John Hoffman.

The agenda will focus on major issues shaping the industry, including domestic and international crypto regulation, Bitcoin’s role in corporate treasury strategies, tokenization of traditional assets, and decentralized artificial intelligence systems.

Unlike large public crypto conferences, the symposium is designed as a private gathering for industry leaders and policymakers. While formal panel sessions will be on the record, evening discussions and scheduled activities on Aug. 20 will remain private.

Ripple, the SEC, and the CLARITY Act Debate

Garlinghouse’s participation follows Ripple’s settlement with the SEC in March 2026, which ended the regulator’s long-running case involving allegations that the company conducted an unregistered $1.3 billion XRP offering. Ripple agreed to a $150 million settlement as part of the resolution.

His appearance alongside SEC Chair Atkins reflects the evolving relationship between regulators and crypto companies as the U.S. works toward establishing clearer digital asset rules.

On July 22, Garlinghouse encouraged lawmakers to move forward with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, saying the legislation is needed to strengthen consumer protection and provide regulatory certainty. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has also backed the proposal.

Although the bill has support from both parties, it still requires 60 Senate votes to advance and faces resistance from several Senate Democrats who have raised concerns over ethics provisions and investor protections.

Ripple’s involvement in Wyoming also carries strategic significance, as the state continues expanding its blockchain initiatives, including the launch of the FRNT stablecoin.

The Jackson Hole symposium could provide insight into the direction of U.S. crypto policy, especially if the CLARITY Act remains unresolved before the Senate recess.

While no major announcements are expected, discussions at the event could influence regulatory priorities heading into the fall and shape conversations ahead of Ripple’s Swell 2026 conference, scheduled for Oct. 27–29 in New York City.