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XRP still faces short-term downside risk, with a symmetrical triangle breakdown pointing to a possible drop toward $1.00–$1.10. XRP (XRP) may go on a 10x–15x rally from its "quiet accumulation" zone, according to analyst Crypto Patel, who says the muted price action resembles the calm before its major breakout in late 2024. Key takeaways: In his Sunday post, Patel highlighted the $1.00–$0.70 range as a potential long-term accumulation zone, arguing that XRP’s muted sentiment and lack of retail hype could precede a larger upside move. Read more

Shaul Schneider, Chairman of the Board of Ashdod Port Company, “Our investment in Conbo’s technology reflects a long-term strategic vision and our commitment to investing in technologies.”

Shaul Schneider, Chairman of the Board of Ashdod Port Company, “Our investment in Conbo’s technology reflects a long-term strategic vision and our commitment to investing in technologies.”

The federal government has allowed temporary exemption of shops, markets and eateries from early closure timing of 8pm, state broadcaster PTV News reported, citing a notification, on Monday. The Cabinet Division notification dated May 18 states that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the approval to exempt “with immediate effect and till May 31” several entities from the closure timings specified in a April 6 notification. According to the latest notification, all shops, departmental stores, markets, shopping malls, bakeries, tandoors, restaurants and grocery stores have been exempted from the early closure timings for all days of the week. On April 6, the federal government had announced that all markets across the country, barring Sindh, would close by 8pm throughout the week as part of energy conservation measures amid a global fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Meanwhile, the closure time for wedding halls, bakeries, restaurants, tandoors and other eateries was set at 10pm. Days lat...

Через неделю после остановки части производства на АрселорМиттал Кривой Рог ситуация с логистикой не улучшилась. На предприятии заявляют, что из-за нехватки Подробнее

В Украине проведут летные испытания новой крылатой ракеты RUTA Block 3. Производителями ракет являются Украина, Нидерланды и Германия.

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The military operation to seize the vessels began shortly after the Foreign Ministry called on the flotilla participants to withdraw immediately: 'Israel will not allow any violation of the legal naval blockade of Gaza' • Israeli sources say no aid has been found on the vessels

Social media is now working as a high-speed pipeline to move money comfortably outside the perimeter of financial regulations. On TikTok and other apps, likes, gifts and livestream donations are converted into platform-specific digital credits. A follower buys virtual currency with their debit card, mobile wallet, or bank account, then sends gifts to the TikToker or creator during live streams or content interactions. The app takes a commission and sends the remaining ‘amount’ to the TikToker’s internal wallet. Once you earn a minimum amount, or cross a threshold, you can withdraw or transfer earnings through payment processors, digital wallets, or linked bank accounts into your local currency. In practice, a transaction that begins as a seemingly harmless “gift” or online appreciation can pass through multiple layers — virtual tokens, platform wallets, payment intermediaries, and cross-border processors — before emerging as legitimate funds in a bank account. What appears on the surface as digital admiration...

Alezzi Group, a real estate developer based in Constanta, has finalized the transfer of its concrete production operations to Heidelberg Materials Romania, one of the world’s largest producers of construction materials.

США предупредили Польшу о сокращении американского военного присутствия и отмене переброски около 4000 военнослужащих. Польское руководство узнало об этом с опозданием из-за проблем с передачей служебного письма Пентагону.

Российская Федерация этой ночью дронами атаковала объекты критической инфраструктуры НАК "Нафтогаз Украины" в Днепропетровской области.

Украинская блогерша Баба Даша (Дарья Пазюк) рассказала о страшной ночи в Днепре из-за ракетно-дроновой атаки россиян 18 мая.

Proof of Talk, widely known as the Davos of Web3, today confirmed its 2026 programme and opened remaining passes for its fourth edition at the Louvre Palace in Paris on June 2–3. Paris, May 18, 2026 — Proof of Talk, widely known as the Davos of Web3, today confirmed its 2026 programme and opened remaining passes for its fourth edition at the Louvre Palace in Paris on June 2–3. The gathering will bring together more than 120 speakers, 95% at CEO or Founder level, representing a combined $18 trillion in assets under management. Attendance is capped at 2,500. The event sold out in both 2024 and 2025. When the most senior leaders in digital assets, finance, and infrastructure need a room that matches the weight of the decisions ahead, this is where they come. Read more

XRP holders have been staring at the same $1.20 to $1.60 range and price prediction for months, Sam Altman’s ChatGPT AI quietly ran the numbers and landed on a predicts that makes that range look like a launchpad.$4 to $8 by end-2026, with a speculative cycle high potentially pushing toward $10.ChatGPT’s framework is built around […] The post Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts Shock XRP Price By End of 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Korea’s FSC is reportedly reviewing Hana Bank’s $668 million Dunamu stake under “banking-commerce separation” rules that limit bank ownership tied to crypto firms. South Korea’s financial regulator is reportedly reviewing Hana Bank’s planned $668 million purchase of a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of the largest domestic cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit. Local outlet iNews24 cited an unnamed Financial Services Commission official to report that regulators are examining whether Hana Bank's share purchase from Kakao Investment, rather than directly from Dunamu, falls under broader "banking-commerce separation" rules. The official said Hana’s investment would be assessed under the same standards as a direct stake in the exchange operator. Read more

On a protective presence outing aimed at helping Palestinian shepherds, I find myself face to face with two settlers – a father and son. The older man removes his kippa, stuffs it into his pocket and shoves me to the ground with the full weight of his body; I try to convey that I'm not there to fight, but the message doesn't get through

Bitcoin and ether sank after the U.S. president told Iran the “clock is ticking,” sending oil higher and triggering broad crypto liquidations.

Goldman Sachs cut its crypto ETF exposure in Q1 2026, exiting XRP and Solana funds while trimming Bitcoin and Ether ETFs and reshaping equity bets. US investment bank Goldman Sachs sharply reduced its exposure to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the first quarter of 2026. No XRP-linked ETFs appeared in Goldman Sachs’ Q1 Form 13F filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In its Q42025 13F filing, Goldman Sachs reported holding nearly $154 million worth of XRP-related ETFs from Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale and 21Shares. Read more

В Иране хотят отключить подводные интернет-кабели в Ормузском проливе и заставить крупные технологические компании платить за их использование. В частности, там намекают, что в случае отказа мир может столкнуться с перебоями в работе интернета и международных цифровых сервисов.