... failed to maintain those heights. Inability to overcome resistance around $3.6 triggered profit-taking, and by the end of the week, XRP returned to levels around $3.0. The further dynamics of XRP largely depend on the actions of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In June, Ripple fulfilled the terms of a settlement by paying a $125 million fine and withdrawing its counterclaim, thus confirming last year's court decision that secondary sales of XRP are not securities. However, the SEC ...

... agents. Such bonds are considered reliable (the collateral is real estate) and often have yields higher than OFZ. Subordinated bonds. Mainly issued by banks. In the event of non-payment, senior debts are serviced first, so they carry higher risks. In exchange, investors receive a higher coupon (usually 1–3% more). What to Look for When Choosing Bonds? When analyzing a specific bond issue, several important parameters must be considered. First and foremost is yield. There is current yield, which ...

... CIS countries, the results of this meeting are particularly important: any changes in sanction rhetoric or signs of warming/cooling relations between Moscow and Washington would directly impact the dynamics of the Russian stock market and the ruble exchange rate. US Company Reports On the concluding day of the week, there are few prominent corporate earnings reports in the USA, although several interesting publications may attract investor attention: Deere & Co (DE) – a global leader in agricultural ...

... involving the company Gotbit and its head Alexey Andryunin, raises concerns about the transparency and safety of investments in meme coins. SEC Files Charges for Meme Coin Creation and Price Manipulation for the First Time The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against an individual for the first time regarding the creation and manipulation of meme coins. The charges were brought against Vietnamese national Vai Pham, residing in Los Angeles and known under the alias ...

... under the Howey criteria, although certain methods of selling the token may have violated securities laws. This verdict eliminated significant legal uncertainty that had pressured XRP’s price for years. Following this, many American cryptocurrency exchanges reinstated XRP listings, and institutional investors began to view XRP with greater confidence. By early 2025, the regulatory environment for XRP had improved, as the outcomes of legal disputes provided Ripple and the entire XRP community with ...