XRP price today: Ripple-linked token rises as Washington’s crypto rules fight heats up
XRP jumped 3.7% to $2.13 on $4.7 billion in trading as U.S. lawmakers advanced a draft bill on crypto regulation. The proposal would expand CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets and restrict passive stablecoin yields, drawing opposition from banks and crypto firms. Over 130 amendments are circulating ahead of a Senate markup session set for January 15. Bitcoin topped $95,000 and ether rose over 6%.