【Ripple's Chief Legal Officer and Industry Figures Support French Hill as the New Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee】 The appointment of French Hill, a supporter of cryptocurrency and Congressman from Arkansas, as the new Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee has garnered support from leaders and lawmakers in the cryptocurrency industry. Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and former Chief Legal Officer of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, praised Hill's "intelligence, growth mindset, and innovative outlook." Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, emphasized Hill's potential to promote regulatory transparency for digital assets, stating that as the Chairman of the Digital Assets Subcommittee, Congressman Hill is prepared to lead efforts to advance regulatory transparency, continuing the momentum from the previous Congress on market structure and stablecoin legislation. Others in the cryptocurrency and financial sectors echoed similar sentiments, including the Blockchain Association and the Digital Chamber of Commerce, both of whom expressed their support for Hill's leadership.