Geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions may drive investors towards 
Bitcoin and silver as inflation hedges, impacting global markets.
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Strait of Hormuz closure boosts Bitcoin, silver appeal amid inflation fears

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has submitted Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 
to Parliament, introducing mandatory annual reporting requirements for virtual 
asset service providers alongside the reintroduction of a 20% withholding tax 
on gambling winnings, closing both lanes of the standard crypto-offshore 
migration path for affected players in a single piece of legislation. Two 
Reform Lanes […]

Kenya Narrows Crypto-Offshore Gambling Escape Valve in Finance Bill 2026

The summit could redefine US-China tech relations, potentially boosting crypto 
adoption and investment if digital assets are prioritized.
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Donald Trump to visit China with 16 CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook

Hayes said military spending and the prioritization of AI infrastructure over 
US Treasurys and equities will lead to further fiat printing and benefit 
crypto.

Iran war, AI spending could push Bitcoin back to $126K this year: Hayes

A leaked list shows Senate Banking Committee members have filed more than 100 
amendments to a crypto bill, highlighting the issues likely to be debated at a 
markup on Thursday.

Senators file over 100 amendments to crypto bill ahead of markup

XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.4250 and $1.4320. The price is now 
consolidating and might aim for a fresh move if it clears $1.4620. XRP price 
started a recovery wave above the $1.4320 zone. The price is now trading above 
$1.4350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend 
line forming with resistance at 1.4620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair 
(data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles 
above $1.4880. XRP Price Holds Support XRP price remained supported above 
$1.4180 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was 
able to climb above $1.4250 and $1.4320 to enter a short-term positive zone. 
There was also a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward 
move from the $1.4876 swing high to the $1.4185 swing low. However, the bears 
could be active near the $1.4550 zone. Besides, there is a bearish trend line 
forming with resistance at 1.4620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The 
price is now trading above $1.4350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. 
If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the 
$1.4550 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4610 level or the 
61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4876 swing high 
to the $1.4185 swing low. A close above $1.4610 could send the price to 
$1.480. The next hurdle sits at $1.4880. A clear move above the $1.4880 
resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains 
might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. Another Drop? If XRP fails 
to clear the $1.4620 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial 
support on the downside is near the $1.440 level. The next major support is 
near the $1.4320 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the 
$1.4320 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.4180. The next 
major support sits near the $1.4050 zone, below which the price could continue 
lower toward $1.3880. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD 
is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) 
– The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – 
$1.4320 and $1.4180. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4550 and $1.4620.

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