The kidnappers demanded a ransom of €50,000 in cryptocurrency. However, when they discovered that the poor lad didn’t have that much money, they released him on Saturday. Apparently, they were not impressed with his low balance, as reported by Europe 1.
Despite its futile attempts to break free and reclaim some semblance of higher ground, the charts scream “not yet, dear XRP,” with no decisive bullish structure to be found. Instead, it hovers aimlessly near key support levels, like a man who’s lost his way but refuses to ask for directions. And all this while Bitcoin continues to dominate the market like a godfather surrounded by eager sycophants. The market participants? They remain cautious, like the cautious old lady crossing the street, never quite certain when it’s safe to move.
The deadlines are nearing for spot XRP ETF filings from Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and Bitwise. The odds on Polymarket for a spot XRP ETF approval surged to 98% in June and have slightly dipped to 88% this week. 📈
Amidst all this Solana ETF frenzy, it’s starting to feel like a crypto carnival. 🎡 Asset managers are lining up like it’s the last day of the circus, all eager to get a piece of the Solana action. And why not? Solana (SOL) is trading around $156, and the mere whisper of an ETF approval has been enough to keep the price afloat, even in the choppy waters of market volatility. 🌊
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As we speak, Popcat is valiantly attempting to shatter the shackles of the descending channel, having recorded gains for two consecutive days and reaching a dizzying high of $0.339 🚀. The question on everyone’s lips: can this fearless feline sustain its momentum and break free from the chains of despair? 🤔
For a solid seven months, this crypto’s been meandering sideways like a cat in a sunbeam. But don’t be fooled by the lack of drama, because Cantonese Cat thinks it’s all about to explode. And when it does, it could rocket XRP’s price from its comfy $2.20 spot straight to $6-$8! That’s like catnip for the crypto world, folks. 🚀💥
It appears that the Brazilian government, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to tax all crypto holders, because, well, why not? 💸 After all, who needs the consent of the governed when there’s a quick buck to be made? 🤑
Ah, such is the life of a cryptocurrency, where every whisper and shout can send prices waddling this way and that! Yet, somehow, this cheeky Bitcoin seems to have a knack for finding its footing again—like a cat who falls off a fence but lands on its feet! 🐱
On June 14, the Vietnamese National Assembly decided it was time to recognize digital assets as legal virtual assets under the Civil Code. So, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum can now strut their stuff for investment and exchange. Finally, some legal clarity for investors and businesses! 🎊