- XRP lawyer Bill Morgan slams Senator Lummis for Bitcoin bias after canceled meeting.
- Morgan says Lummis champions BTC, ignoring fair rules for other cryptocurrencies.
- Garlinghouse urges Lummis to support all crypto amid the latest stablecoin bill progress.
XRP lawyer Bill Morgan has publicly criticized Senator Cynthia Lummis and labeled her among the worst Bitcoin maximalists for her approach to cryptocurrency legislation. Morgan’s comments came in response to a canceled meeting between Lummis and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Morgan stated that he had previously posted warnings about Lummis. He said her comments were so extreme, they put her in the same camp as the most hardcore Bitcoin maximalists in the industry. Morgan accused the Wyoming Senator of championing Bitcoin exceptionalism rather than supporting a level playing field for all cryptocurrencies.
The criticism followed Garlinghouse’s public statement about his cancelled meeting with Lummis, who serves as Chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee. The Ripple CEO had planned to discuss pro-crypto legislation around stablecoins and market structure during his visit to Washington, D.C.
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Meeting Cancellation Sparks Controversy
Garlinghouse revealed that Lummis canceled their scheduled meeting and has refused to reschedule, despite his role as CEO of a major cryptocurrency company. He expressed appreciation about elected officials viewing crypto as a multichain industry but noted disappointment with the Senator’s unavailability.
The Ripple CEO urged Lummis to reconsider her position. He also added that as a leader in Congress and Senator from Wyoming, which is considered to be one of the most crypto-friendly states, she should be a leader for all cryptocurrencies, not just Bitcoin. He invited her to join him for a public discussion on social media or at industry events to explore how the United States could become the global crypto capital.
Senate Advances Stablecoin Legislation Amid Political Tensions
The dispute comes as the U.S. Senate has moved forward with key stablecoin legislation. On May 19, a procedural vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) passed 66-32. This comes after Democratic senators blocked an earlier attempt over concerns about President Trump’s crypto business interests.
Lummis, one of the bill’s primary supporters, had stated on May 15 that she considers it a fair target to pass the GENIUS Act by May 26, which is Memorial Day in the United States.
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The advancement of stablecoin regulation is a key development in crypto legislation. However, the controversy surrounding Lummis’s approach to different cryptocurrencies has created friction within the industry.
Morgan’s criticism suggests that Lummis’s legislative approach may favor Bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies. This could potentially create regulatory advantages for Bitcoin while disadvantaging altcoins.
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