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ECBs Lagarde says Europe should not copy the US stablecoin model and should anchor tokenized finance in central bank money.
The post ECB’s Lagarde warns against using euro stablecoins to counter dollar dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising gas prices could strain global economies, intensify inflation, and challenge monetary policies amid geopolitical instability.
The post JPMorgan warns $5 gas likely as Iran war disrupts oil supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A crypto analyst has laid out a technical case for XRP reaching between $8 and $12 by April 2027. This technical case is purely based on XRP’s price pattern on the weekly candlestick timeframe chart and a projection of where the cryptocurrency goes from here. XRP Can Technically Rally $8 To $12 The foundation of the pundit’s prediction is a multi-year ascending channel that has governed XRP’s price structure since the 2020 bear market lows. The cryptocurrency has been moving within a long ascending channel that stretches from the 2020 low to the 2021 rally, the 2022-2023 accumulation area, and the latest market cycle since 2024.  Related Reading: Analyst Sets $220,000 Minimum Price Target For Bitcoin, But How Will It Get There? Furthermore, the weekly chart shows XRP...

Stablecoin regulations face banking opposition as legislative debates unfold behind closed doors, raising transparency concerns.
The post Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Potential US-Iran talks in Islamabad could signal a shift towards diplomatic engagement, impacting geopolitical stability and economic dynamics.
The post US and Iran may resume talks in Islamabad next week: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's focus on the Strait of Hormuz may escalate military tensions, impacting oil markets and complicating diplomatic resolutions with Iran.
The post Trump prioritizes reopening Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase (COIN) opened the quarter with a rough financial showing. After the exchange reported major losses in its first-quarter earnings, Barclays responded by cutting its price target for COIN, while Bank of America trimmed its target more modestly.  Two Wall Street Takes On Coinbase Barclays lowered its Coinbase price target to $107 from $140, maintaining an Underweight rating following the company’s release. Bank of America, by comparison, reduced its target to $218 from $234 while keeping a Buy rating.  Barclays anchored its downgrade on what it said was a significant miss across both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. It noted that even though certain segments of Coinbase’s activity came in above expectations, overall quarter-to-date transaction revenues still fell w...

Bronze Age natural selection accelerated human evolution, challenging long-held beliefs about genetic adaptation.
The post David Reich: Ancient DNA reveals human migration patterns, genetic drift dominates evolution, and the untapped potential of biological change | Dwarkesh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The attack on Mojtaba Khamenei exacerbates regional instability, potentially accelerating leadership shifts and impacting strategic waterways.
The post Mojtaba Khamenei injured in attack, raising Iran leadership change concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Labour's local election losses may weaken Starmer's leadership, potentially altering UK political dynamics and party strategies.
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