Russian defense conglomerate Rostec to launch ruble-pegged stablecoin on TRON

Russian defense firm Rostec plans to launch RUBx, a ruble-pegged stablecoin on TRON, with RT-Pay platform integration, compliance with central bank rules, and CertiK audit before release.
Bitcoin Dives on OG Whale FUD, But Charts Remain Bullish: Analysis – Decrypt

Bitcoin price dropped due to a long-dormant whale moving $8B in BTC, causing short-term panic. However, technical indicators and macro trends suggest the bull run remains intact despite temporary volatility.
Brazil’s central bank service provider hacked, $140M stolen

Brazil’s central bank service provider C&M Software was hacked, resulting in $140M stolen from six institutions. Hackers converted $30M-$40M to crypto and laundered it through exchanges. An employee allegedly sold login credentials for $2,700.
Sweden’s justice minister says to ‘turn up the pressure’ on crypto seizures

Sweden’s justice minister urges authorities to intensify crypto seizures under a 2024 law allowing confiscation of assets without formal charges, aiming to curb crime through asset forfeiture.
Ripple Applies for US Banking License, Heating Up Domestic Stablecoin Race – “The Defiant”

Ripple Labs applies for a US banking license and Federal Reserve Master Account to strengthen its stablecoin RLUSD, joining Circle and others in blending crypto with traditional finance.
Ethereum Flashes Golden Cross As Price Recovers – Will This Kick Off The Next Major Surge? | Bitcoinist.com

Ethereum shows bullish signals as its price reclaims $2,500, with a Golden Cross indicating potential upward momentum. Analysts suggest this could mark the start of a significant rally.
Bitcoin: Despite ETF boom, BTC faces demand drought – Trouble ahead?

Bitcoin faces weakening demand despite ETF inflows, with whale outflows, rising CDD, and falling transactions signaling fading market conviction and potential sustainability concerns.
XRP Could Hit $9 In Euphoric Fifth Wave, Elliott Wave Analyst Predicts
An analyst predicts XRP could reach $9 in a euphoric fifth wave using Elliott Wave theory, citing a potential reversal and aggressive market movement from current levels.
Chainlink Price Prediction: LINK Breaks 200 EMA, Rally to $18 in Sight – Brave New Coin

Chainlink (LINK) breaks above its 200 EMA and a descending channel, signaling a potential trend reversal. Analysts eye $15.50 and $18 as targets if support holds, with $14.00 as key resistance.
XRP Price Prediction: Swiss Bank Embraces Ripple’s RLUSD – Billions Flowing into XRP?

XRP price drops 2.5% to $2.23 amid market decline but remains up 6% weekly after Swiss bank AMINA adopted Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, signaling potential growth with upcoming XRP ETFs and bank charter applications.