XRP Price Prediction After SEC Begins Crypto Clarity Push Following CLARITY Act Failure

XRP price surged to $1.54 during a wider market rebound, leaving the token roughly 10% higher over the week. 

Bitcoin price held above $84,000, while Ether traded near $2,680. The moves came as regulators offered fresh crypto guidance.

CLARITY Act failure shifts attention to SEC

The Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act earlier this month, leaving its proposed market rules stalled. 2nd Session On September 25, SEC staff published answers addressing token buybacks, staking receipts, network maintenance, and promotional claims.

Staff said buybacks involving nonsecurity tokens on functional networks do not necessarily signal promised managerial work. 

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 The SEC starts bringing crypto clarity after the CLARITY Act failed to pass.

Details include:

• Token buybacks on working protocols aren’t seen as management

• Liquid staking tokens are digital commodities, not securities

• Maintenance, upgrades & grants… pic.twitter.com/PvERbcdWea

— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) September 26, 2026

Certain staking receipts may qualify as digital tools or commodities, depending on how they are issued. Routine upgrades and promotion of existing uses may also fall outside investment contract analysis. The staff guidance carries no legal force and does not directly classify XRP.