Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has publicly addressed the sudden postponement of a meeting with Senator Cynthia Lummis, a prominent crypto advocate. The cancellation underscores ongoing tensions between Ripple and Bitcoin proponents, highlighting ideological divides in the industry. Despite the abrupt cancellation, XRP’s trading position remained unchanged and Ripple reported no direct funding changes.** However, this incident has sparked significant discussion within the digital currency community. Garlinghouse has invited the public to engage in discussions about regulatory strategies for U.S.-based crypto development. Past political disagreements have led to market volatility, but these clashes remain largely symbolic in nature. The broader implications of such ideological divisions on market trends and regulatory landscape require further observation. Crypto news platform Cowboy Crypto highlights the ongoing divide within the industry.