XRP Outshines Ethereum in Crypto Talk!

XRP has surpassed Ethereum in social media mentions on X.

Danielle du Toit
January 19, 2026

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XRP Steals the Spotlight on X — Mentions Beat Ethereum
Scaramucci Says Stablecoin Rules Hand Edge to China
Trump Threatens JPMorgan With Lawsuit, Claims Bank ‘Debanked’ Him
Steak ’n Shake Increases Bitcoin Holdings by $10 Million After Eight Months of Crypto Payments

XRP has surpassed Ethereum in social media mentions on X.

XRP overtook Ethereum in mentions on X between December of 2025 and mid-January 2026, becoming the second most-discussed cryptocurrency after Bitcoin.
Analysts point to broader engagement from traders and influencers, which is often a leading indicator of shifting market sentiment.
Rising real-world payment adoption, positive regulatory developments, and speculation around XRP-focused ETFs are fueling the trend, while Ethereum discussions are mainly centered on longer-term upgrades rather than near-term catalysts.

Anthony Scaramucci warns that banning yield-bearing stablecoins under the CLARITY Act could undermine the US dollar.

Anthony Scaramucci warned that banning yield-bearing stablecoins under the proposed CLARITY Act could weaken the US dollar’s global competitiveness by removing a key incentive for adoption in digital payments.
He argued the restriction primarily protects incumbent banks from competition, as yield-bearing stablecoins could draw deposits away from the traditional banking system rather than pose a financial stability risk.
Scaramucci compared the US approach with China’s strategy, and pointed out that the People’s Bank of China now allows interest on digital yuan deposits, making China’s CBDC more attractive.

Donald Trump says he will sue JPMorgan Chase over alleged political debanking.

Donald Trump said he plans to file a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase within weeks, alleging the bank improperly cut off his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021 US Capitol riot.
Trump denied reports that he offered JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon the role of Federal Reserve chair, and called the claim false and unrelated to the planned legal action.
JPMorgan has rejected the accusations by stating that it does not close accounts based on political or religious beliefs and that its decisions are guided by compliance and legal standards.

Steak ’n Shake increased its Bitcoin reserves by $10 million after rolling out BTC payments nationwide.

Steak ’n Shake said it added $10 million in notional value to its Bitcoin holdings, with all BTC received from customers flowing directly into a dedicated Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
The chain began accepting Bitcoin at all US locations in May of 2025 using the Lightning Network, saying the reserve helps fund improvements without raising menu prices.
Company statements and independent reports indicate same-store sales rose more than 10% in Q2 and around 15% in Q3 after the rollout.

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