According to CoinMeta, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse was invited to attend a meeting at the White House on August 20th, where he met with U.S. President Donald Trump, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, and several leaders in the cryptocurrency industry. He stated that 67 million Americans hold cryptocurrencies, which accounts for nearly a quarter of the total population, indicating that the cryptocurrency industry is not an fringe sector. The political influence of crypto enthusiasts is now being taken seriously by Washington. Garlinghouse affirmed the Trump administration's innovative support and leadership in the field of digital assets and expressed optimism about the industry's prospects.