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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.
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Trump's focus on the Strait of Hormuz may escalate military tensions, impacting oil markets and complicating diplomatic resolutions with Iran.
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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.
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Labour's local election losses may weaken Starmer's leadership, potentially altering UK political dynamics and party strategies.
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Ethereum is experiencing a notable shift in derivatives positioning as high-leverage long positions decline sharply across the market. The reduction suggests that many overly aggressive bullish trades have either been closed voluntarily or forced out through recent liquidation events. Could Ethereum Be Preparing For A Short Squeeze Next? Crypto investor and data analyst known as CW on X pointed out that Ethereum is going through a significant deleveraging phase as high-leverage long positions continue to decline significantly across the market. At the same time, short positions have increased slightly, indicating that the market is not yet heavily crowded on the bearish side.  Related Reading: Ethereum Shows Strength With $1 Billion In Buying Despite Hawkish Fed The ...

AI centralization risks mirror past financial crises, threatening freedom and driving demand for decentralized solutions.
The post Daniil Liberman: Control of AI infrastructure threatens human freedom, equitable access is essential for autonomy, and the historical battle between decentralization and centralization mirrors today’s tech landscape | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.