According to Rita Liu, RD Technologies secured US$40 million in Series A2 financing to accelerate compliant stablecoin infrastructure and upgraded into a stablecoin-based fintech group anchored by RD InnoTech and OristaPay, source: Rita Liu on X and RD Technologies on X. RD Technologies says it has joined the Circle Payment Network and was appointed the preferred compliant node for Circle and Ripple in Hong Kong, while adding multiple new liquidity providers to deliver competitive trading costs and institutional-grade depth, source: RD Technologies on X. The company reports a brand refresh of OristaPay to build Hong Kong’s compliant cross-border stablecoin payment infrastructure, offering a one-stop portal for instant account opening and a developer-friendly API for rapid enterprise deployment tailored to institutional clients and goods or service exporters and importers, source: RD Technologies on X. RD Technologies highlights bank-grade risk controls integrating KYC, KYT, and KYA, plus HSM and offline cold storage, and notes recognition on the CB Insights 2025 Fintech 100 alongside 2026 plans to drive mass adoption of regulated stablecoins across teams in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Singapore, and Europe, source: RD Technologies on X and Rita Liu on X.

According to @CoinMarketCap, the crypto market rallied on Monday with Bitcoin nearing $95,000, signaling strong upside momentum in large-cap tokens (source: CoinMarketCap). @CoinMarketCap also reported that XRP gained about 9% on the day, highlighting renewed interest in major altcoins (source: CoinMarketCap). @CoinMarketCap noted that crypto-exposed stocks posted sharp, broad-based gains, reinforcing risk-on sentiment across crypto-linked equities (source: CoinMarketCap).

According to @WatcherGuru, XRP rose 11%, pushing its market capitalization back to $140 billion. According to @WatcherGuru, the update cited the percentage gain and market cap level without disclosing timeframe, price level, or volume details.

According to the source, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP hit multi-week highs, with crypto-exposed stocks jumping alongside the move; source: the source. Coinbase (COIN) derives the majority of its net revenue from transaction fees that scale with trading activity, linking the stock to crypto market volumes; source: Coinbase Global, Inc. 2023 Form 10-K. MicroStrategy (MSTR) holds a substantial Bitcoin position on its balance sheet, making the equity a high-beta proxy for BTC price direction; source: MicroStrategy Incorporated 2023 Form 10-K. Bitcoin miners such as Riot Platforms (RIOT) and Marathon Digital (MARA) generate revenue tied to BTC price and network conditions, amplifying sensitivity to crypto rallies; source: Riot Platforms 2024 Investor Presentation and Marathon Digital Holdings 2023 Annual Report.

According to @CryptoKing4Ever, the top 10 list shifted from BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, EOS, LTC, ADA, XLM, MIOTA, TRX in January 2018 to BTC, ETH, USDT, XRP, BNB, USDC, SOL, TRX, DOGE, ADA in January 2026, underscoring rotation and survivorship bias in crypto leadership (source: @CryptoKing4Ever on X, Jan 5, 2026). The author notes BTC and ETH remain the market leaders through both periods, indicating persistent dominance of large-cap benchmarks for core allocation (source: @CryptoKing4Ever on X, Jan 5, 2026). The author highlights SOL and BNB as core infrastructure plays in 2026, contrasting with EOS and MIOTA fading from prominence versus 2018, signaling the need to reassess altcoin exposure over cycles (source: @CryptoKing4Ever on X, Jan 5, 2026). The author advises thinking long term and positioning for the decade rather than a single cycle, guiding traders toward a durable, benchmark-centric strategy aligned with structural winners (source: @CryptoKing4Ever on X, Jan 5, 2026).

According to @santimentfeed, BTC moved back above $90K and altcoins led 24-hour gains heading into the weekend, with PEPE +25%, SUI +14%, DOGE +13%, ADA +11%, AAVE +11%, SHIB +10%, and XRP +8% (source: @santimentfeed). The leaders span meme coins and large-cap alts, showing participation across segments as 2026 begins with altcoin rallies into the weekend (source: @santimentfeed).

According to @WatcherGuru, XRP flipped BNB to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization on January 3, 2026. source: Watcher.Guru post on X dated January 3, 2026. Before placing trades, verify the live ranking and market cap on independent data aggregators such as CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko to confirm persistence of the flip. source: CoinMarketCap; CoinGecko. If confirmed, monitor XRP and BNB pairs for elevated volatility by tracking spot volume, funding rates, and open interest on major derivatives venues. source: Binance Futures statistics; Bybit derivatives data. Assess sustainability by comparing XRP vs BNB 24h turnover, centralized exchange net flows, and order book depth to detect potential mean-reversion. source: Kaiko market data dashboards; Binance Research market insights. Watch potential flows from market-cap-weighted crypto indices if the rank change holds through their rebalancing cut-offs, which can reinforce relative momentum in XRP over BNB. source: Bitwise Crypto Index methodology; Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index methodology.

According to @zachxbt, Haby swapped his portion of the theft proceeds from XRP to BTC via instant exchanges (source: ZachXBT on X, Dec 29, 2025, post 2005649194435195201). According to @zachxbt, a timing analysis identified the BTC address bc1qn3k5cz3905p6k50r44pjlj2rl9qcy72flsq3zh for these flows (source: ZachXBT on X, Dec 29, 2025, post 2005649194435195201). According to @zachxbt, the concrete path XRP -> instant exchanges -> BTC and the disclosed address provide a direct on-chain indicator for traders to monitor potential movements linked to the reported theft proceeds (source: ZachXBT on X, Dec 29, 2025, post 2005649194435195201).

According to the source, 2025 saw crypto ETFs where Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) products thrived while XRP and additional assets joined the ETF lineup, marking a year-in-review focus on broader crypto ETF coverage. source: Twitter post dated December 28, 2025. According to the source, the roundup emphasizes that more coins beyond BTC and ETH received ETF coverage in 2025, highlighting expanding exchange-traded access across multiple crypto assets. source: Twitter post dated December 28, 2025.

According to @CryptoCoinCoach, a Dec 26, 2025 post on X states that SPAR now accepts XRP in Switzerland, citing an unspecified report (source: @CryptoCoinCoach on X, Dec 26, 2025). The post did not include a link to the underlying report, an official SPAR confirmation, or details on rollout scope, start date, or payment rails (source: @CryptoCoinCoach on X, Dec 26, 2025).

According to @EvgenyGaevoy, Charles Hoskinson stated that he loves seeing legacy finance work with Canton to build what XRP and Midnight are already doing at a scale 100x beyond those ambitions, adding that these guys never learn and don't understand what makes Web3 unique. source: https://x.com/IOHK_Charles/status/2004459342532051309 source: https://twitter.com/EvgenyGaevoy/status/2004651712209162617 This public stance explicitly contrasts XRP and Midnight with Canton and frames a Web3-versus-legacy narrative that can affect headline-driven sentiment in crypto trading, while the posts provide no technical metrics, timelines, or price data. source: https://x.com/IOHK_Charles/status/2004459342532051309 source: https://twitter.com/EvgenyGaevoy/status/2004651712209162617 Given the claim and its 100x emphasis, traders focused on narrative momentum may monitor XRP-related market depth, order flow, and social activity for sentiment shifts following the statements. source: https://x.com/IOHK_Charles/status/2004459342532051309 source: https://twitter.com/EvgenyGaevoy/status/2004651712209162617

According to the source, XRP posted new seven-year highs in 2025 as Ripple’s SEC case reportedly concluded, removing a long-standing legal overhang and signaling a potential regime change in XRP liquidity and market access. source: public post on X dated Dec 26, 2025 Traders should confirm strength via sustained closes above prior cycle peaks and expanding spot volume across leading exchanges before adding exposure. source: CMT Association technical analysis guidance With litigation reportedly resolved, monitor announcements from U.S. venues on listings, custody, and market-making support, which historically impacted XRP liquidity during 2020–2021 delistings and partial relistings in 2023. source: Coinbase exchange announcements Jan 2021 and July 2023 Use volatility-based risk management around breakout levels and track BTC and ETH dominance for cross-asset flow shifts that may influence XRP momentum. source: CFA Institute technical analysis curriculum

According to @CryptoKing4Ever, XRP is currently holding just above the $1.85 critical support, a level highlighted as pivotal for the trend, source: @CryptoKing4Ever on X, Dec 24, 2025. According to @CryptoKing4Ever, a strong bounce and a reclaim of $1.98 would signal a momentum shift, opening upside targets at $2.58 (Resistance 1) and then $3.66 if $1.98 breaks, source: @CryptoKing4Ever on X, Dec 24, 2025.

According to @CoinMarketCap, a new XRP yield product called earnXRP has launched on Flare Network, targeting 4%-10% returns by allocating capital to on-chain strategies including staking and liquidity provision. Source: @CoinMarketCap.

According to @santimentfeed, XRP is seeing far more negative social media commentary than average, a historically contrarian setup that has preceded price rises. Source: @santimentfeed on X, Dec 22, 2025. For traders, heightened retail doubt increases the probability of a rebound, framing a contrarian long bias to monitor. Source: @santimentfeed on X, Dec 22, 2025. Live XRP sentiment data can be tracked via the linked Santiment dashboard to align entries and risk management. Source: Santiment dashboard link shared by @santimentfeed on X, Dec 22, 2025.

According to the source, the SEC has backed down from most of its ongoing fights with crypto firms and listed several lawsuits and investigations it says have been ended. Source: the source. Traders should treat these claims as unverified until corresponding SEC Litigation Releases or federal court orders confirm dismissals, settlements, or stays. Source: SEC.gov Litigation Releases; U.S. federal court dockets via PACER. If official resolutions are confirmed, reduced legal overhang typically compresses risk premia and implied volatility for impacted tokens and exchange equities, as demonstrated when XRP rallied following the July 13, 2023 partial summary judgment in SEC v Ripple Labs. Source: U.S. District Court SDNY, SEC v Ripple Labs, No. 20-cv-10832, order dated July 13, 2023; XRP-USD trade data from Coinbase Exchange. Actionable checklist: monitor SEC Enforcement press releases and Litigation Releases daily, track docket updates for major cases, and adjust positioning in tokens directly linked to resolved matters only after official documents post. Source: SEC.gov Enforcement Press Releases; PACER.

According to @ItsDave_ADA, Midnight (NIGHT) recorded over $5.3B in 24-hour trading volume, surpassing Solana (SOL), XRP, and USDC over the same period. Source: https://twitter.com/ItsDave_ADA/status/2002704863709245896 The token is described as a Cardano-native asset and the utility token of the Midnight fourth-generation blockchain, offering programmable, selective privacy. Source: https://twitter.com/ItsDave_ADA/status/2002704863709245896 For traders, a 24-hour volume at this scale typically coincides with deeper liquidity and tighter spreads, which can reduce execution slippage. Source: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/volume.asp Because headline volume can be inflated, validating venue distribution and order-book depth is critical before sizing positions. Source: https://blog.kaiko.com/what-is-liquidity-in-crypto-markets-6d5828211f7c

According to @kwok_phil, the $1.3b stablecoin RLUSD is adopting Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) to expand across ecosystems, a move also stated by Wormhole’s official X post on Dec 19, 2025. According to Wormhole’s X post, integrating RLUSD with NTT enables onchain transfers across ecosystems, broadening venues for RLUSD movement and liquidity relevant to traders. According to @kwok_phil, RLUSD is issued under NYDFS oversight with conditional OCC approval, and he adds that Ripple operates with 75+ global licenses, highlighting a compliance profile that matters for XRP-linked markets.

According to @glassnode, a structural GEX measure grounded in actual trading activity is now available in Glassnode Studio at 10-minute resolution for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and PAXG on Deribit, source: @glassnode. According to @glassnode, methodology and usage details are provided at glassno.de/49kqje4, source: @glassnode.

According to the source, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the U.S. government needs much more rigorous, objective testing to decide which cryptocurrencies are considered valuable; source: Charles Hoskinson video on X, Dec 19, 2025. He questioned why XRP is in the system while SUI is not, and why Solana SOL is included while BNB is not, calling for consistent and objective criteria; source: Charles Hoskinson video on X, Dec 19, 2025.