Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company is on track for a 'record-breaking Q1' driven by mergers and acquisitions. He revealed that by 2025, around $4 billion has been invested into the crypto ecosystem, including the $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road and approximately $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury. He also noted that progress on U.S. digital asset legislation is slower than expected, with the *CLARITY Act* potentially delayed from its original April timeline to May. Additionally, he warned against the risk of regulation being used as a 'political tool,' which could hinder industry innovation. (The Block) https://www.(wublock123.com)/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=58721