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Bitcoin vs. Ethereum vs. XRP – Which crypto will be 2026’s winner?

Capital flows across Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP are diverging based on distinct valuation, supply, and demand signals. Bitcoin's NVT Golden Cross indicates it has entered a rare valuation reset phase, historically a precursor to accumulation, as price declines outpace network usage. Ethereum shows tightening on-chain supply with large treasury withdrawals, despite facing net outflows from spot ETFs, suggesting underlying strength. In contrast, XRP spot ETFs see consistent daily inflows, surpassing $1.16 billion in assets, indicating steady institutional demand and confidence in its regulatory positioning. The 2026 outlook hinges on which factor dominates: Bitcoin's valuation discount, Ethereum's supply dynamics, or XRP's regulated capital flows.

ambcrypto15m ago

US Senate Confirms Crypto-Friendly Lawyer Mike Selig As New CFTC Chair

The US Senate confirmed Mike Selig as the new chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on December 18, 2025, with a 53–43 vote. Selig, a crypto-friendly lawyer and former chief counsel to the SEC’s crypto task force, will lead the agency as it expands its role in digital asset oversight. His term runs through April 2029. The confirmation was part of a broader package of nominations under the Trump administration, which also included Travis Hill as FDIC chair. Selig will initially be the sole commissioner at the understaffed CFTC, raising concerns about the pace of new rulemaking. Industry groups expect his appointment to bring clearer regulatory guidance for crypto markets. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham is set to join MoonPay following the transition.

bitcoinist16m ago

Another XRP Milestone: Ripple Exec Celebrates RLUSD Anniversary With $1 Billion Market Cap

Ripple's USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has reached a $1 billion market cap within a year of its launch. A Ripple executive attributed this milestone to regulatory compliance, institutional infrastructure, practical usage, global expansion, and multichain interoperability. Designed to operate within U.S. regulatory frameworks, RLUSD gained quick institutional adoption due to its clear governance and reserve management. BNY Mellon custodies its reserves, while Deloitte provides attestations for transparency. RLUSD complements XRP by offering a regulated dollar instrument for settlements and liquidity, while XRP handles cross-border transfers. The stablecoin is used in tokenized products, repo trades, and money market funds through partnerships with major banks and asset managers. It has also expanded into international markets like Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is available on multiple layer-two blockchains, achieving top-five status among USD-backed stablecoins.

bitcoinist1h ago

Prepare For Impact: Billionaire Shiba Inu Investor Moves Billions In SHIB To Exchanges

A billionaire Shiba Inu investor transferred 469 billion SHIB (worth approximately $3.64 million) to the OKX exchange, raising speculation about potential selling activity or strategic repositioning. The same whale, who initially acquired 1.03 trillion SHIB in 2020 for just $13,700, still holds 96.22 trillion SHIB ($707.3 million), representing about 16.4% of the total supply. While the motive remains unclear, such large exchange inflows often precede increased volatility. SHIB's price has already declined 13% over the past week, and a large sell-off could further impact its weakened market.

bitcoinist2h ago

TRON integrates with Coinbase’s Base network — but what does it mean for TRX price?

ambcrypto2h ago