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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has raised concerns after a scheduled meeting with U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a prominent Bitcoin supporter, was canceled with no rescheduling offer. While on a trip to Washington, D.C., where he advocates for balanced and inclusive digital asset regulations, Garlinghouse expressed disappointment on X (formerly Twitter). “I hope you will reconsider and be a leader for ALL of crypto,” Garlinghouse wrote, inviting Senator Lummis to join him for a public discussion via X Spaces or a live event . He stressed the importance of supporting all blockchain networks—not just Bitcoin—especially given Lummis chairs the Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee and represents Wyoming, a state known for its crypto-friendly stance. Garlinghouse’s remarks underscore continuing fears that Bitcoin is making other digital assets and the firms that help develop blockchain technology obsolete. The scrapped meeting drew reactions from members of the crypto community. Some accused the Senator of being biased and expressed frustration over her stance. On X, user @DarkScarf89 expressed curiosity as to why the Senator had refused a meeting, pointing to a divergence in support of a level playing field that might not quite match the Bitcoin-only narrative. Bitcoin maximalists, however, lauded Lummis. Troy Cross thanked her “for fighting against the scammers,” a move that could suggest skepticism toward Ripple and its XRP token. This conversation illustrates the friction that exists between Bitcoin maximalists and proponents of a wider, more welcoming regulatory strategy. Industry participants increasingly demand models that apply to all digital assets, not only Bitcoin. The scandal has done little to waver Senator Lummis’ love for Bitcoin. She has advocated that Americans consider Bitcoin a long-term investment , a hedge against inflation, and a weakening U.S. dollar. “I encourage people to save Bitcoin for their retirement, for their future,” Lummis recently stated. Her strong Bitcoin focus has earned both praise from the Bitcoin community and criticism from other parts of the crypto ecosystem. Nonetheless, Lummis has worked collaboratively on crypto legislation beyond Bitcoin. She and Senator Bernie Moreno co-introduced a bill to improve digital asset tax treatment. They expressed frustration over the bipartisan GENIUS Act’s failure to pass—a bill designed to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Today’s launch of CME XRP futures shifts attention to the pending approval of a spot XRP ETF. With futures trading attracting institutional interest, regulatory clarity on XRP-related products is increasingly urgent. Garlinghouse previously expressed optimism that a spot XRP ETF could be approved by the end of 2025, especially following the conclusion of Ripple’s legal dispute with the SEC. Meanwhile, analysts like Fred Rispoli note XRP’s potential role in a proposed digital asset reserve outlined in a Trump-era executive order, adding another layer of complexity to XRP’s regulatory outlook. Ripple CEO told his followers on X that he was heading to Washington to support what he called “sensible pro-crypto” legislation focused on stablecoins and market structure. He said he was encouraged to see lawmakers recognizing crypto as a multichain industry “as it should be.” Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value, unlike volatile assets like Bitcoin. They are typically pegged to traditional currencies like the U.S. dollar or commodities like gold. On December 17, 2024, Ripple launched its own stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). Senator Cynthia Lummis, a well-known crypto advocate, previously introduced the BITCOIN Act, which proposes creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve. She recently said senators have agreed on the final wording of new Senate stablecoin legislation and expects the bill to reach the floor next week. The bill in question is the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. Introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), it is co-sponsored by Senators Lummis, Tim Scott (R-SC), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). The GENIUS bill has faced roadblocks — most notably due to Democrats, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), opposing it — owing to President Donald Trump-linked USD1 stablecoin . Cryptopolitan Academy: Coming Soon - A New Way to Earn Passive Income with DeFi in 2025. Learn More

For the fifth consecutive week, digital asset investment products attracted inflows, amounting to $785 million. This pushed total inflows for the year to $7.5 billion, eclipsing the previous high of $7.2 billion seen in February. The influx has now erased the $7 billion in outflows from the February-March downturn. Interestingly, Ethereum stood out with strong performance. According to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report , Ethereum experienced $205 million in inflows last week, bringing its year-to-date total to $575 million. This was indicative of a renewed investor confidence after the Pectra upgrade finally went live on May 7th, following a series of delays, as well as the appointment of co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak. Bitcoin also saw notable inflows of $557 million, though down from the previous week, possibly influenced by the Federal Reserve’s continued hawkish stance. Meanwhile, short-bitcoin products attracted $5.8 million for the fourth consecutive week, which suggested investor hedging as prices climb. During the same period, Sui and XRP recorded inflows of $9.3 million and $4.9 million, respectively, while Cardano and Chainlink posted smaller inflows of $0.5 million and $0.2 million. On the other hand, Solana witnessed $0.89 million in outflows, and multi-asset products saw a larger $2.9 million in withdrawals. Regional investor sentiment showed clear divisions. The US, for one, saw strong weekly inflows of $681 million, with Germany and Hong Kong contributing $86.3 million and $24.2 million, marking Hong Kong’s largest since November 2024. Australia and Switzerland followed with modest inflows of $13.5 million and $2.7 million, respectively. However, sentiment soured in Sweden, Canada, and Brazil, which recorded outflows of $16.3 million, $13.5 million, and $3.9 million over the past week, respectively.

Ethereum’s supply on centralized exchanges has dropped to its lowest level in over 10 years, as large holders and institutions continue to accumulate the asset. According to a May 19 update by Santiment, less than 4.9% of Ethereum’s ( ETH ) total supply is now held on exchanges, a record low in the network’s 10+ year history. Santiment noted that over the last five years, 15.3 million ETH have been withdrawn from centralized trading platforms. 📉 Ethereum has under 4.9% of its supply on exchanges for the first time in its 10+ year history. And Bitcoin's supply on exchanges is down to just 7.1% for the first time since November, 2018. 🗓️ Over the past 5 years, there is: 👉 1.7M less Bitcoin on exchanges 👉 15.3M less… pic.twitter.com/kKn9s1m2mC More recently, CryptoRank.io reported on May 18 that over 1 million ETH have been withdrawn from exchanges in the past month alone. The platform noted that “users are increasingly choosing to accumulate Ethereum rather than trade it,” pointing to long-term confidence in the asset. On-chain data shows that Ethereum whales, wallets holding over 10,000 ETH, have added more than 450,000 ETH since late April. By May 10, these large holders owned 40.75 million ETH, the highest level since March, as tracked by Santiment. Institutions are also showing growing interest. According to SoSoValue data , U.S. spot ETH spot ETFs have seen net inflows of $30 million in the last month, reversing a prolonged streak of outflows. At the same time, BlackRock’s Ethereum assets under management have surpassed $2.9 billion, signaling continued accumulation. Analysts say ETH is becoming a key asset for institutional investors. In a May 12 post on X, market analyst Adriano Feria wrote: “ETH remains the most natural choice for institutional diversification… It’s the only crypto asset with ETF access, regulatory clarity, and built-in yield potential.” Ethereum has also benefited from recent network upgrades. The Pectra upgrade , which went live on May 7, improved how Ethereum handles data. This has helped boost activity on Layer-2 networks built on Ethereum. According to L2Beat data , Base led the way with 259 million transactions in the past 30 days, and overall Layer-2 activity is up over 20% compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, the market is watching a possible Securities and Exchange Commission decision by June 1 on whether to allow staking for spot ETH ETFs. If approved, institutions could earn yield through these funds, which may attract more capital. BlackRock and other firms have argued that staking would make Ethereum ETFs more complete. According to some analysts, Ethereum may outperform Solana ( SOL ) and other tokens this bull cycle. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, stated in a recent interview that ETH is expected to do better in the upcoming bull market because of its robust security, vibrant developer community, and sizable user base. As of press time, Ethereum is trading at $2,535, marking a 57% increase in the last 30 days after a 45% drop in Q1.

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