Author: John Smith
As FX pressure grips African economies, Visa is building new pipes for digital dollar flow, shifting away from traditional rails with stablecoin infrastructure aimed at speed, resilience, and access. Bloomberg recently reported that credit card giant Visa has partnered with Yellow Card Financial to integrate stablecoin settlements across 20 African markets, beginning with a pilot in one undisclosed country later this year. The collaboration combines Visa Direct’s existing network with Yellow Card’s licenses across Africa and parts of the broader CEMEA region to enable near-instant, low-cost stablecoin transactions, a critical need in markets where local currency volatility and dollar shortages…
Binance continues to trade sideways in a tightly defined high time frame range, with $800 as resistance and $400 as support. As this range matures, the likelihood of a major breakout, or breakdown, increases. Until then, traders should prepare for continued oscillation and plan around key levels. Binance (BNB) has been consolidating for weeks, and the structure shows no signs of an immediate breakout. However, the ongoing sideways action is setting the stage for a larger volatility expansion in the near future once resistance or support breaks. Key technical points Range High: $800 resistance with deviation and rejection confirmed Range…
IP token continues its decline as initial launch and listing hype slowly dies down. Story (IP) continues to lose steam following its initial post-launch rally. On Thursday, June 19, the IP crypto price was down 8.74%, contributing to a 35.51% decline over the past 30 days. A combination of broader market sentiment and investor profit-taking is exerting significant bearish pressure on the token. Crypto markets have been under pressure over the past month, especially since the onset of the Iran-Israel conflict. Still, despite broader headwinds, major crypto assets have shown relative resilience. Bitcoin (BTC) lost 1.2% over that period, while…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana, Cardano, and XRP tumble as market turmoil drives major altcoins to critical support levels. The cryptocurrency market has recently witnessed significant turbulence, resulting in notable price drops for major altcoins like Solana, Cardano, and XRP. Solana (SOL), previously enjoying strong investor confidence, faced a steep decline of nearly 8% in a single day and more than 19% throughout the week. Currently, SOL prices are precariously positioned around critical support levels at $142, sparking concerns among traders. Similarly, Cardano…
Behind the scenes of a booming token sale and stablecoin surge, the Trump family has reportedly reduced its grip on World Liberty Financial, the controversial crypto project that promises a “financial revolution” and offers an “upgraded” digital dollar on centralized exchanges. According to a June 19 Forbes report, the Trump family’s stake in World Liberty Financial dropped from 60% to 40% in a silent, unannounced transaction within the past two weeks. The development occurred without public notice, press release, or regulatory disclosure, suggesting a deliberate effort to avoid scrutiny while liquidating a massive position. The company at the heart of…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. With a live testnet, open grant programs, and an ambitious goal of onboarding 1,000 dApps by 2026, BlockDAG is quietly laying the groundwork for developer-led expansion. Most Layer 1s promise innovation. Few prepare for it. While the crypto space floods with speculative launches and roadmap buzzwords, BlockDAG is executing a quieter, more deliberate strategy: putting builders first. With an EVM-compatible chain, an active testnet, and open grant rounds already in motion, the project is setting the stage for one…
Ethena is currently consolidating just above a critical high time frame support zone, following a full range rotation from recent highs. Although the broader trend remains bearish, this area has historically triggered counter-moves, and if defended, it could set the stage for another rally within the established trading range. With price action slowing near support and liquidity building beneath recent swing lows, traders should prepare for a possible volatile reaction. Whether it results in a breakdown or a sharp rotation higher depends on how Ethena (ENA) interacts with the support zone at $0.21. Key technical points, Value Area Low: ENA…
The DAO era may be closing for ApeCoin, with community members signaling a cautious but clear desire to hand the reins to a new, more centralized structure called ApeCo. ApeCoin DAO appears poised for a major shakeup as many members rally, though not without some hesitation, behind a plan from Yuga Labs’ Greg “Garga” Solano to potentially replace the current system with a more focused, founder-led model called ApeCo. At its core, AIP-596 proposes sunsetting the ApeCoin DAO by ending tokenholder governance and transferring control to ApeCo, a Cayman-based entity created by Yuga Labs. The reason: the organization “has devolved…
Polkadot price crashed to a crucial support level, pointing to a potential rebound — possibly to its highest point in 2024. Polkadot (DOT) price dropped to $3.50, a key support level it has failed to break below at least three times since November 2023. DOT price technicals points to a rebound The three-day chart shows that Polkadot has fallen to $3.50, down 70% from its December 2023 high. This level previously acted as a launchpad in October 2023, when the price rebounded 230% to $11.85. A similar pattern occurred in November 2023, with a rebound of 220% to $11.63. Most…
LayerZero’s native token is down 2% in the past 24 hours and more than 17% in the past week as prices continue to drop ahead of a major token unlock. The LayerZero (ZRO) price fell to $1.80 on June 19, moving further off its recent highs of $3. Losses extend the altcoin’s decline in 2025 to over 31% in the past month. LayerZero token unlock While the intraday dip was relatively mild and in line with broader crypto market turbulence, LayerZero is facing a significant token unlock . 🟣 Weekly Insider Unlocks : 16 – 22 June ’25🔥 230.0m+ 🔥Insider…