Crypto Prices Today: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA
Asian crypto markets today kicked off with some steady moves. Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $104,500, showing cautious optimism after institutional inflows. Ethereum (ETH) is holding firm near $3,900, buoyed by anticipation around the Ethereum Foundation’s AI-focused 2026 roadmap. XRP is grabbing attention after the SEC cleared the Canary XRP ETF, climbing 2% to $1.12. Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) are at $185 and $1.50, respectively. Among the standouts, Uniswap (UNI) surged 6%, driven by governance news that traders are excited about.
UNI’s Governance Upgrade Sparks Buzz
Speaking of Uniswap, the token’s jump makes sense. The Foundation and Labs proposed activating protocol fees, introducing a usage-based burn, and creating a Growth Budget to fund ecosystem projects. They’re even consolidating Foundation functions into Labs. Traders see this as a long-term positive, less supply, more structure, and a bigger war chest for growth. UNI holders are clearly taking notice.
Monad ICO: Market Transparency in Action
Meanwhile, Monad’s ICO is making waves for transparency. MF Services (BVI) disclosed all its market makers and loan agreements upfront—a first for a large-scale token sale. CyantArb, Auros, Galaxy, GSR, and Wintermute together borrowed 160 million MON tokens for periods from one month to a year. Plus, a tiny fraction of MON will seed DEX liquidity to stabilize early trading. This kind of openness is turning heads in Asia and beyond.
Ethereum & AI: Building the Future
Not far behind, Ethereum is quietly positioning itself as the settlement layer for AI. The EF dAI Team is working on a 2026 roadmap to let autonomous agents interact over identity, assets, and data fully auditable and decentralized. The rise of ERC-8004 and x402 standards could make “agentic commerce” a reality. It’s fascinating to see Ethereum becoming more than a blockchain, moving into an AI-enabled coordination network.
XRP ETF Finally Clears Hurdles
And speaking of major moves, XRP just got a huge green light. Canary filed the final Form 8-A with the SEC, and the Nasdaq-approved ETF (ticker: XRPC) could start trading any day now. Institutional investors are watching closely—this ETF could finally make XRP more accessible and liquid than ever.
Stablecoins and Banking Innovations in Asia
Brazil’s central bank is classifying stablecoin payments as FX operations from February 2026. Meanwhile, in Singapore, Standard Chartered launched DeCard—a credit card letting users pay with stablecoins in real-world stores. On the institutional side, DBS and J.P. Morgan are linking tokenized deposits across blockchains. This means a JPM client could pay a DBS client in real time, anywhere. It’s a glimpse of how tokenized finance could redefine cross-border payments.
India Steps Into Regulated DeFi
Polygon and Anq met with India’s PM Modi’s economic advisor to discuss tokenization and government-backed stablecoins. If approved, this could bring regulated DeFi into India’s mainstream financial system showing that Asia isn’t just adopting crypto, it’s shaping how it’s used.
U.S. Policy & Market Implications
Back in the U.S., the new Senate draft bill is turning heads. It gives the CFTC authority over digital commodities, protects developers, and adds a retail protection office. This is arguably the most pro-crypto policy draft in years, creating a narrative of regulatory clarity that could encourage institutional inflows.
Whales, ETFs, and Market Dynamics
Bitcoin whales are still cashing out since $100K, but ETF inflows and MicroStrategy buys have offset selling pressure for now. Heavy selling persists, but for those with confidence in macro conditions, dips remain an opportunity.
Vitalik on Security & Privacy
On the tech front, Vitalik reminded the community that ZK proofs alone aren’t enough for coercion-resistant voting. Combining them with MPC, FHE, or TEE is necessary for truly secure, privacy-preserving protocols. A layered approach, he says, is the way forward.
Crypto Security Flash
Finally, tensions remain high: China’s CVERC accused the U.S. of seizing 127,000 BTC ($13B) from a 2020 hack linked to a Chinese mining pool. The operation allegedly involved a state-level hacking organization, underscoring ongoing cybersecurity and geopolitical risks in crypto.
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