Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said cryptocurrency had moved beyond the fringes of American finance on Aug. 20, citing an industry-backed estimate that more than 67 million Americans own digital assets.
Summary
- 67 million Americans own cryptocurrency, according to an NCA estimate developed with Harris Poll research.
- Garlinghouse cited the estimate after attending a White House meeting with senior financial regulators Thursday.
- The survey questioned 10,000 existing cryptocurrency holders, rather than a representative sample of all adults.
- 63% of surveyed holders reported greater interest in using cryptocurrency during 2026 than during 2025.
- The SEC separately proposed two…
