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Paul Barron sits down with the Digital Chamber to explore the explosive growth and institutional adoption of XRP and Ripple's expanding ecosystem. The conversation reveals how XRP ETFs are breaking records while Ripple prepares to launch staking capabilities, positioning itself at the forefront of the digital asset revolution. From discussions about XRP's potential inclusion in state treasuries to the increasing number of states accepting XRP for tax payments, the episode showcases how Ripple Labs' active involvement in crypto lobbying is reshaping the regulatory landscape. The dialogue also delves into how local governments are beginning to strategically position themselves in crypto, with XRP emerging as a preferred digital asset for government operations.

Looking ahead, Barron and the Digital Chamber examine the evolving regulatory framework that promises to bring unprecedented clarity to the crypto space by 2026. They discuss how the United States is poised to lead global crypto policy, with other nations following America's regulatory blueprint. 

0:00 - XRP ETFs breaking records
1:40 - Ripple planning to implement Staking
2:00 - Rate Cuts and Jobs
4:00 - Clarity Act gets pushed to 2026
7:30 - Anti-CBDC act is being embedded in other legislation
8:20 - Could XRP be included in State Treasuries
11:00 - Local government starting to position on Crypto
11:40 - Bitcoiners attempting to get a back door into the crypto strategic reserve
13:15 - More states will allow tax payments with XRP
14:00 - Ripple Labs is very active in the crypto lobby
17:10 - Bankers pushing back on Clarity Act
19:30 - Crypto capital being re-worked, could it impact US lawmakers
22:00 - The world will follow the US in our crypto policy
24:00 - China and Gold vs US and Crypto
25:00 - New breed of lawmakers that are crypto and AI native
27:00 - AI legislation is coming fast - which will impact crypto, especially in payments
30:00 - Future Caucus is the new lawmakers that are entering the crypto conversation
32:00 - 2026 Tax Clarity is coming - possible follow Japan strategy
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