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The XRP finds itself at a strategic turning point, faced with a technical resistance that could redefine its market trajectory. Since the settlement of the dispute between Ripple and the SEC, the asset has gained a resurgence of confidence, but investors remain cautious. The crossing of this decisive threshold is being closely monitored: a failure could slow the current momentum, while a breakthrough would pave the way for new highs. Thus, the time is ripe for confirmation for supporters of the bullish scenario. The XRP has shown a notable surge, testing a technical resistance located around $0.62, a level considered by many analysts as a critical zone for bullish investors. This zone corresponds to a Fibonacci retracement of 0.702, closely watched by traders looking for bullish continuation signals. Thus, a break of this zone could open the way for significant price expansion. This analysis is based on several key technical elements : The outcome of this technical test will significantly influence the short-term trend, in a market where the absence of fundamental catalysts makes graphical levels particularly decisive for investors. While XRP struggles with a technical resistance, other indicators reveal a bullish dynamic of a different order. On the South Korean side, the asset is experiencing remarkable enthusiasm. According to CoinMarketCap data , it has outperformed bitcoin and Solana in terms of volume on Upbit, the country’s leading exchange platform. This surge reflects “a marked resurgence of interest from Korean traders“, in a context of increased volatility in the global market. This situation fuels liquidity around the crypto and enhances its visibility in a region historically sensitive to Ripple’s movements. Moreover, another significant element is the launch of the very first leveraged XRP ETF in the United States, orchestrated by Teucrium. The product, a 2x Long Daily XRP ETF, generated $5 million in volume in its first week. Ranked in the top 5 of new ETF launches, it aims to offer “twice the daily returns of XRP through swap agreements“, relying on European products as benchmarks. Such a development marks an important step in the integration of XRP into the American institutional financial ecosystem, which has been cautious regarding assets in regulatory dispute. The current situation of XRP thus illustrates the ongoing tension between technical and fundamental factors. While the $0.67 zone represents an immediate test for buyers, the broader outlook will depend on the ability of the Ripple ecosystem to capitalize on its legal victories and convince crypto industry regulators. In this context, XRP remains in the spotlight, caught between hopes of a bullish breakout and the risks of prolonged stagnation.

Asian markets opened strong, and US futures are following suit. Green across the board to start the week. Trump’s softer tone is starting to reflect in market sentiment. We’re watching to see if this momentum carries through the US open, and potentially sets up a green week ahead.

Having fallen sharply by 60.57% in the last 30 days, PI Coin appears to be rebounding. Within the last 24 hours alone, PI has risen by 13.42%, bringing its price to $0.6843. The movement could be caused by the launch of the Pi Ad Network , where advertisers can put up advertisements in the Pi ecosystem and the Pi App using PI as the medium of exchange. As per its report, the PI network describes this as a significant leap in Pi Network’s utility infrastructure. “The Ad Network is the first instantiation of a platform-level utility that leverages Pi Network’s collective resources to bring real, organic use cases to the Pi cryptocurrency,” it said. Developers can now apply to join the Pi Ad Network, following in the footsteps of the pilot program’s early participants, who are already earning ad revenue. However, joining the network comes with prerequisites: apps must be listed in the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface and adhere strictly to the developer ecosystem guidelines. It emphasized, “Applying does not guarantee acceptance. All apps must meet Mainnet ecosystem listing requirements to be approved.” With the network now in its Open Network period, developers can monetize user attention generated via the Pi Browser. Applications that deliver value and retain users can now earn revenue in Pi, directly tied to the level of attention they attract. This provides developers a sustainable way to fund operational costs such as infrastructure, updates, and support and allows them to scale their applications without needing to rely on outside funding. Second, getting paid in the same currency that their users are compensated in allows for an integrated and uniform economic model. By the necessity of paying for placements in Pi, the Pi Ad Network develops an economy that’s closed-loop: attention has value as currency and quality is paid for explicitly. The mechanism also benefits Pioneers, Pi Network’s global users. Since all advertisements within the ecosystem must be paid for in Pi, developer earnings become closely tied to overall network participation. As developers earn money by way of the Pi Ad Network, they are incentivized to create more Pi Apps, providing users with more chances to spend their Pi on services and commodities. This alignment not only encourages ecosystem growth but also maximizes the overall utility of Pi and stimulates sustainable innovation throughout the platform. Based on the latest Pi price forecasts, if the bullish momentum continues, the coin can overcome the resistance of $0.7122 and move in the direction of the $0.7500 region. As CNF recently reported, around 160.74 million Pi tokens, worth approximately $93.77 million, are set to be unlocked over the next 30 days, averaging 1.5 million tokens per day.

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUFG) is preparing to make history in Japan’s digital finance world. The country’s largest trust bank has now entered the final phase before officially launching the first stablecoin that fully complies with local regulations. The stablecoin will be pegged to the Japanese yen (JPY) and built on the Progmat Coin platform, a digital infrastructure system specifically designed to allow licensed financial institutions to issue and manage stablecoins safely and legally. Since the Japanese government updated the Payment Services Act in mid-2023, the gap for traditional banks to enter the stablecoin market has been wide open. MUFG immediately stepped on the gas. They realized that a moment like this would not come twice. Through its trust license, MUFG has become a pioneer that is now paving the way for banks and other institutions to issue stablecoins that are not just digital tokens, but legal tender protected by law. On the other hand, CNF previously reported that the Japanese authorities, in this case the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA), are currently working on a revision to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The goal is clear: to give full legal recognition to crypto assets like Bitcoin. No longer seen as mere digital speculation instruments, but as legal financial products—like stocks or bonds. Just imagine if Bitcoin were in the same category as government bonds. Regulations would be tighter, yes, but public trust would also be boosted. Furthermore, the FSA has also just proposed that digital assets be divided into two categories. The first type is intended for tokens used in project fundraising, while the second type includes decentralized crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This move is no small talk; Japan seems to want to ensure that its approach to the crypto world is more organized, transparent, and in line with global trends. Interestingly, MUFG is not alone. They have also partnered with a number of strategic partners, such as Bitbank, SBI Holdings, and GMO Aozora Net Bank. There are even plans for international collaboration, especially with developing countries, to use this stablecoin in cross-border trade settlements. The goal? Avoiding the high costs and slow processes of the traditional banking system. Have you ever waited three days for an international transfer? Well, MUFG wants to cut that down to seconds. Meanwhile, from the private industry side, there is also Remixpoint—an energy consulting firm that is currently being widely discussed. In February, this company increased its crypto holdings by more than 8,000% in nine months. The amount almost touched 10 billion yen. They use crypto as a hedge against yen depreciation. Not only that, Remixpoint has also started to be active in digital currency transactions. If in the past they only talked about electricity and energy, now they are talking about blockchain and volatility. Judging from all these steps, Japan is re-polishing its image in the global crypto space.

NY Open in 12 minutes. Again - lots of tariff news over the weekend, but it seems that the market feels more and more confident that the worst of it is behind us. Should bring some volatility. Enjoy the ride.