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XRP's price action has diverged sharply from the optimism that gripped the market days ago. Technical indicators across multiple time frames paint a concerning picture for the cryptocurrency. Bollinger Bands on all major charts reveal why the asset continues its descent rather than finding stability. At the time of writing, XRP trades at around $2.02, indicating a 2.84% decline in the last 24 hours. Weekly losses stand at 7.4%. XRP price chart, Source: CoinMarketCap The market's behaviour suggests traders are losing confidence. Each attempted rally loses steam faster than the previous one. Price movements indicate the digital asset never established a sustainable foundation above critical levels. The technical structure points toward additional downside pressure in the near term. Monthly and Weekly Charts Reveal Structural Weakness The monthly chart delivers the most telling evidence of XRP's predicament. The midband remains anchored below $2, floating between $1.82 and $1.85. This positioning indicates the market never accepted higher valuations as legitimate. The recent rally extended well beyond this zone, but failed to shift the underlying trend. The price is now gravitating back toward levels that the market considers accurate. Weekly data reinforces this bearish outlook. XRP trades beneath the midband at $2.69 and clings to the lower band near $1.94. The asset has repeatedly tested this lower boundary without producing a meaningful bounce. Previous support at $2.20-$2.30, which once served as a launching point for upward moves, now acts as resistance. The market refuses to sustain gains above this range. Source: TradingView Technical patterns show that each recovery attempt weakens progressively. This deterioration typically precedes a more forceful retest of support levels. The lower band has repeatedly absorbed selling pressure, but buying interest remains absent. Volume profiles suggest participants are unwilling to defend current prices aggressively. Daily Time Frame Confirms Bearish Momentum The daily chart tightens the case for further declines. The midband sits at approximately $2.12, a level XRP has traded below for weeks. The lower band near $1.95 has been reached multiple times without triggering sustained buying. The bands themselves are beginning to slope downward, a development that signals momentum has not reversed. Price compression near the lower band often precedes breakdowns. The bands contract when volatility decreases, then expand when a directional move emerges. Current positioning suggests the next significant move may favour sellers. Buyers have not stepped in with sufficient force to reclaim the midband, leaving the path of least resistance pointing lower. Shorter time frames fail to contradict this bearish narrative. Four-hour and hourly charts show consistent selling pressure on rallies. Resistance zones form at progressively lower levels. This pattern indicates distribution rather than accumulation. Market participants are exiting positions on any price strength.
Pakistan has announced its intention to launch its first stablecoin to be used within the country. Announcing the development, Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib states that the move is part of its effort to integrate digital assets into Pakistan’s economy. Stablecoins are digital tokens whose values are always tied to fiat currencies, such as the dollar, making them more stable than the average digital assets like Bitcoin. Bin Saqib made this known as the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, highlighting that the country has also been working on the creation of its Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Pakistan announces plans to launch its first stablecoin In his address, Bin Saqib mentioned that Pakistan sees stablecoins as one of the best ways to collateralize government debt. “We want to be at the forefront of this financial digital innovation that is happening. Why should we be at the tail-end of it when we have the muscle and the adoption?” he said. PVARA is an autonomous federal body governed by a multi-stakeholder board, including the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan. Other stakeholders in the agency include the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and the Federal Board of Revenue. The agency was set up to curb illicit financial activities, protect users, and unlock several opportunities lying in fintech, remittances, and tokenized assets , while enforcing shariah-compliant innovation through regulatory sandboxes. According to a post on X, the Pakistan Crypto Council also noted that Bin Saqib participated in a panel discussion on the future of digital assets and emerging market regulation. “He emphazised that for countries like Pakistan, clear and innovation-friendly crypto regulation is a key driver of economic growth,” the post read. “Pakistan’s work on stablecoins, data frameworks, and banking the unbanked can become valuable case studies for the world.” Earlier this year, Bin Saqib revealed that Pakistan was working on its first government-led Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He announced the initiative after delivering a keynote address at the Bitcoin Vegas 2025 event in Las Vegas, which had in attendance several high-profile personalities who have shown support for the crypto industry. They included United States Vice President JD Vance, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. Government ramps up usage of AI In May, the Pakistani government also announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts of electricity in the first phase of a national initiative to power Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data. Meanwhile, in another report, Pakistan is set to deploy artificial intelligence to intensify its crackdown on illegal migration using fake documents. The government has also vowed to go after companies in the business of creating fake visas. In a meeting held between the Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain, it was decided to make the protector issuance system better, with “reforms to be introduced in the immigration system to facilitate passengers.” The ministers asked those in charge to submit their final recommendations concerning the technology and its improvement in the next seven days. Naqvi added that an AI -based pilot application would be launched in Islamabad from January to curb illegal migration. He noted that the technology will enable authorities to determine in advance those who are eligible to travel and those who are not. Naqvi highlighted that those who attempt to travel using incomplete or fake documents would be barred. He added that there would be zero tolerance for fake visas and agents, noting that those who are deported would not be reissued new ones. Claim your free seat in an exclusive crypto trading community - limited to 1,000 members.
CoinShares head of research James Butterfill has dismissed insolvency concerns surrounding Tether following warnings from BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes, who claimed a 30% drop in the stablecoin issuer’s Bitcoin and gold holdings could wipe out its equity. Butterfill’s December 5 market update affirmed that Tether maintains over $181 billion in total reserves against roughly $174.45 billion in liabilities, leaving a surplus of approximately $6.78 billion. The dismissal comes as crypto markets navigate turbulence in Japanese government bonds and softer US employment data that showed a -32,000 print versus forecasts of +10,000. Hayes sparked controversy on November 30 by arguing Tether is “ running a massive interest rate trade ” that positions the company for Federal Reserve rate cuts while exposing it to dangerous volatility through its $22.8 billion allocation to gold and Bitcoin. The Tether folks are in the early innings of running a massive interest rate trade. How I read this audit is they think the Fed will cut rates which crushes their interest income. In response, they are buying gold and $BTC that should in theory moon as the price of money falls.… pic.twitter.com/ZGhQRP4SVF — Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) November 29, 2025 Tether CEO Counters Insolvency Claims with Financial Data CEO Paolo Ardoino swiftly refuted Hayes’s assessment with detailed disclosures showing Tether Group’s total assets reach approximately $215 billion. The executive explained that the company holds roughly $7 billion in excess equity on top of its stablecoin reserves, plus another $23 billion in retained earnings as part of Tether Group equity. Bitcoin and gold represent just 12.6% of total reserves, with over 70% held in short-term U.S. Treasuries. “ S&P made the same mistake of not considering the additional Group Equity nor the ~$500M in monthly base profits generated by U.S Treasury yields alone, ” Ardoino stated, suggesting critics are “ either bad at math or have the incentive to push our competitors. “ re: Tether FUD From latest attestation announcement (Q3 2025): "Tether will continue to maintain a multi-billion-dollar excess reserve buffer and an overall proprietary Group equity approaching $30 billion." Tether had (at end of Q3 2025) ~7B in excess equity (on top of the… — Paolo Ardoino (@paoloardoino) November 30, 2025 The company generated more than $10 billion in profit this year from interest income on reserve assets, making it one of the most efficient cash-generating businesses globally with just 150 employees. His defense followed S&P Global’s November 26 downgrade of USDT’s peg-stability rating from 4 to 5, citing increased exposure to “ high-risk ” assets and “ persistent gaps in disclosure. ” Ardoino responded defiantly, declaring, “ We wear your loathing with pride, ” while positioning Tether as “ the first overcapitalized company in the financial industry, with no toxic reserves. ” The rating action carries profound implications under MiCA regulations, which prohibit USDT from EU exchanges with a “5” rating, potentially shifting institutional liquidity toward competitors like Circle’s USDC. Industry Veterans Challenge Hayes’s Fundamental Analysis Joseph Ayoub, former head of digital asset research at Citi, noted Hayes overlooked critical distinctions between Tether’s disclosed reserves and total corporate holdings. The analyst explained that Tether maintains a separate equity balance sheet comprising mining operations and corporate reserves that aren’t publicly reported under the company’s “ matching philosophy ” for reserve disclosure. “ Tether isn’t going insolvent, quite the opposite; they own a money printing machine, ” Ayoub concluded, pointing to the company’s roughly $120 billion in interest-yielding Treasuries generating approximately 4% returns since 2023. I spent 100’s of hours writing research on tether for @Citi . @CryptoHayes missed a few key points. 1) 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 =/ 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 When tether generates $ they have a separate equity balance sheet which they don’t… https://t.co/pHSRr245Up — Joseph (@JosephA140) November 30, 2025 Banks operate on significantly lower fractional reserves of 5-15% in liquid assets compared to Tether’s overcollateralized structure. However, traditional institutions benefit from central bank lender-of-last-resort support that Tether lacks. Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Invest, characterized Tether’s structure as “ better than fractional banking reserves, ” while CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju dismissed Hayes’s warning as motivated by trading position management. Former FT Alphaville editor Izabella Kaminska offered a deeper structural analysis, suggesting Tether’s thick equity buffer and retained earnings model creates “ a capital structure that looks a lot like the banking model academic Anat Admati advocates: much thicker equity buffers, far less leverage, and minimal maturity mismatch. “ Kaminska noted that if Tether’s depositor base proves willing to redeem directly in gold during stress situations, the metal becomes “ the natural last-resort funding asset for its shadow/grey exposures and a hard-asset substitute for the lender-of-last-resort support that banks get from central banks. ” Analysts are overlooking how stablecoins that retain earnings (aka Tether) are evolving into something structurally unusual. The reality is, as Tether’s retained earnings accumulate, they operate economically like a very thick equity buffer — far beyond the capitalisation… https://t.co/KXtsrG52kU — Izabella Kaminska (@izakaminska) November 30, 2025 This cross-border redemption channel operates without dependence on synchronized regulatory frameworks. The controversy emerges as Tether expands beyond stablecoin issuance into commodity trade lending , having deployed approximately $1.5 billion in credit across oil, cotton, wheat, and agricultural markets. The company’s Q3 attestation showed USDT issuance increased by more than $17 billion during the quarter, lifting circulating supply above $174 billion, with October figures surpassing $183 billion. The post CoinShares Debunks Tether Collapse Fears After Hayes Warning appeared first on Cryptonews .
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XRP is forming a bullish divergence with the RSI showing higher lows amid price pullbacks, signaling weakening downside pressure. Recent ETF inflows of $12.84 million have boosted total holdings to $881.25 million, enhancing institutional interest and potential for upward momentum in this cryptocurrency. XRP's price action reveals a bullish divergence as lower lows contrast with [...]
Federal prosecutors are demanding a 12-year prison sentence for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon for orchestrating the fraud that triggered TerraUSD’s catastrophic $40 billion collapse in 2022. According to Bloomberg , the government described Kwon’s crimes as “ colossal in scope ” in a Thursday filing before US District Judge Paul Engelmayer, pointing to cascading market failures that ultimately contributed to FTX’s downfall. Kwon will face sentencing on December 11, with his own legal team requesting just five years behind bars. The 34-year-old South Korean entrepreneur pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy and wire fraud charges under an agreement capping prosecutorial recommendations at 12 years. However, the statutory maximum reaches 25 years for his role in the algorithmic stablecoin fraud. Source: Financial Times Prosecutors Highlight Systemic Market Damage The Justice Department’s sentencing memorandum emphasizes that Kwon’s fraudulent statements to customers triggered a chain reaction across cryptocurrency markets. Prosecutors specifically cited the collapse’s contribution to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX implosion as evidence of broader systemic damage beyond Terra’s immediate investor losses. Kwon admitted in court that between 2018 and 2022, he “ knowingly agreed to participate in a scheme to defraud purchasers of cryptocurrencies ” from Terraform Labs. He acknowledged making false statements about TerraUSD’s peg restoration mechanisms and concealing Jump Trading’s secret role in propping up the stablecoin during a May 2021 depeg event that foreshadowed the larger catastrophe. The timing carries added significance, as the Trump administration has largely eased the tough-on-crypto enforcement actions, as the Biden administration did before. Most recently, President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on October 23 after his conviction for anti-money laundering program failures at the world’s largest crypto exchange. Although the administration defended the pardon, claiming it was reviewed “with the utmost seriousness.” Defense Cites Montenegro Detention and Dual Prosecution Kwon’s attorneys argue that nearly three years in what they describe as “ brutal conditions in Montenegro ” should factor heavily into sentencing calculations. His legal team emphasizes that more extended imprisonment proves “ far greater than necessary ” to achieve justice, particularly given the substantial punishment already endured during extended foreign detention. The defense filing highlights Kwon’s agreement to forfeit over $19 million and multiple properties under the plea deal reached with prosecutors in the Southern District of New York. His lawyers further note that Kwon still faces trial in South Korea for identical conduct, where prosecutors are seeking a 40-year prison term that creates additional consequences warranting consideration in the American sentence. Do Kwon seeks a five-year sentence for Terra's $40 billion collapse while facing a separate 40-year prosecution in South Korea. #DoKwon #FTX https://t.co/Ex54HALudb — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) November 27, 2025 Prosecutors notably aren’t pursuing restitution from the millions of investors who lost $40 billion, citing the excessive complexity of determining individual losses across global markets. US authorities have indicated they will support Kwon serving the second half of his sentence in South Korea if he complies with the plea terms and qualifies under international transfer programs. Sentencing Disparities Raise Deterrence Questions The contrasting approaches to major crypto fraud cases have sparked debate over the consistency of punishment. Bankman-Fried received 25 years , plus an $11 billion restitution order, after a trial conviction on all counts, though recent reports indicate that four years were later reduced from that sentence. Kwon’s guilty plea significantly reduced his exposure despite Terra’s larger $40 billion loss compared to FTX’s $8 billion fraud. Legal experts note that federal sentencing guidelines for fraud at Terra’s magnitude would typically suggest advisory ranges approaching life imprisonment before statutory caps, making Kwon’s five-year request face steep odds. US agrees to recommend a 12-year prison sentence and a $19m fine for Do Kwon after he has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy #DoKwon #TerraUSD https://t.co/ktCCrKzob4 — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 12, 2025 The Judge handling his case, Engelmayer, is known for the strict handling of financial fraud cases, and most observers expect sentences of 15 to 20 years, given the massive victim impact. The December 11 hearing will determine whether cooperation through guilty pleas significantly reduces punishment compared to trial convictions, as in Bankman-Fried’s case. Kwon was arrested in Montenegro in March 2023 while traveling under a fake passport, triggering a lengthy extradition battle between US and South Korean authorities. He spent nearly two years detained in the Balkan nation before being sent to America in January, where his case became one of the most closely watched legal battles in cryptocurrency’s brief history. The post Do Kwon Sentencing: US Wants 12 Years for Terra’s $40 Billion Crash appeared first on Cryptonews .
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A recent post from crypto enthusiast X Finance Bull has drawn renewed attention to comments made by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. The remarks highlighted a development that many retail investors may be overlooking, pointing to a measurable shift in how institutions are positioning themselves around XRP through early ETF inflows. Ripple CEO Highlights Early Institutional Positioning At the event in Dubai, Garlinghouse disclosed that XRP-focused ETFs have already surpassed $700 million in inflows. X Finance Bull emphasised this point, noting that this milestone has been reached at a very early stage, especially considering that crypto ETFs still account for only a small portion of the global ETF market. He argued that this suggests institutions are in the early phases of allocation, gradually increasing exposure rather than rushing into the market. $700M in $XRP ETF inflows and most people still think it’s a side play Brad Garlinghouse just dropped a stat that’s getting buried: XRP ETFs have already crossed $700 million… and we’re still in the first inning. Crypto ETFs currently make up just 1–2% of the global ETF… pic.twitter.com/LQfE78AtOn — X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) December 4, 2025 Why Institutions Are Focusing on XRP X Finance Bull placed significant focus on the kinds of assets institutions are choosing at this stage. He emphasized that XRP’s continued ability to attract inflows—despite past legal disputes , regulatory delays, and negative media pressure—shows that it has maintained the trust of large financial players. He pointed to XRP’s liquidity profile, clearer regulatory positioning, and real-world utility as factors that make it appealing to institutions seeking long-term, structured investment exposure. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Retail Behaviour Versus Institutional Strategy He also drew a contrast between institutional behaviour and the priorities of many retail investors. While retail interest often centres on short-term or speculative assets, major entities such as BlackRock and Vanguard appear to be quietly increasing their exposure to assets that offer stronger frameworks and more established use cases. According to the pundit, the steady inflows into XRP ETFs reflect this difference in approach, though it receives limited public attention. XRO Community’s Insight Another market participant, CryptoWhat, commented that the consistent inflows signal growing institutional confidence. He noted that it is encouraging to see interest shift toward assets with clearer utility and more mature long-term structures as the market continues to develop. The confirmation from Garlinghouse in Dubai, combined with X Finance Bull’s observations, points to a clear trend of institutional engagement. With XRP ETF inflows exceeding $700 million and exchange supply gradually tightening, institutional participation may continue to support XRP’s longer-term outlook. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple CEO Makes Bullish Disclosure That Excites XRP Army appeared first on Times Tabloid .
BTC is going into an eerie calm.