Ripple’s chief legal officer calls for clear crypto safety rules under the GENIUS Act

Stuart Alderoty filed comments with the US Treasury urging protections that keep stablecoin holders from getting stranded Ripple ’s top lawyer wants crypto users to have the kind of safety net most bank customers take for granted. Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty says people holding digital assets need clear protective rules, and he points to the GENIUS Act as the model. The timing matters. The law’s new stablecoin rules are expected to begin taking effect on January 18, 2027, and the window for shaping the details has now closed.