Optimove, the Tel Aviv-based player engagement platform behind the 
Positionless Marketing framework, has signed an agreement to acquire Smartico, 
a bootstrapped iGaming CRM company that pioneered gamification-led marketing. 
The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with financial terms 
undisclosed. Key Takeaways: Optimove signed deal to acquire Smartico, its 4th 
acquisition since 2018; […]

Optimove Acquires Smartico in iGaming CRM Consolidation Play

XRP price started a decent increase above $1.3650. The price is now 
consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.40 zone. XRP 
price started a steady upward move above the $1.380 zone. The price is now 
trading above $1.3550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a 
break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3350 on the hourly 
chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue 
to move up if it settles above $1.40. XRP Price Recovers Some Ground XRP price 
started a fresh upward move above $1.350 and $1.3550, like Bitcoin and 
Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.3650 resistance. 
There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3350 on the 
hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls even pumped the price toward the 
$1.3880 zone. A high was formed at $1.3963 and the price started a minor 
pullback. There was a drop below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward 
move from the $1.2940 swing low to the $1.3963 high. The price is now trading 
above $1.3550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh 
upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3820 level. The first 
major resistance is near the $1.3880 level, above which the price could rise 
and test $1.40. A clear move above the $1.40 resistance might send the price 
toward the $1.4250 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the 
$1.4450 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.4650. 
Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3880 resistance zone, it 
could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the 
$1.3575 level. The next major support is near the $1.3330 level or the 61.8% 
Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2940 swing low to the 
$1.3963 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3330 
level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3080. The next major 
support sits near the $1.3020 zone, below which the price could continue lower 
toward $1.2880. The main support could be $1.2750. Technical Indicators Hourly 
MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI 
(Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. 
Major Support Levels – $1.3575 and $1.3330. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3880 
and $1.40.

XRP Price Pushes Higher, Can Bulls Crack $1.40 Resistance?

Trump&#8217;s statement significantly alters geopolitical dynamics, increasing 
market confidence in a sustained US-Iran ceasefire, yet risks remain.
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Trump’s Iran uranium statement boosts ceasefire prospects

Bithumb has pushed its stock market listing past 2028, citing the need to 
overhaul its accounting systems and internal controls after a high-profile 
crypto payout error drew scrutiny from South Korean regulators. Related 
Reading: XRP Headed For A Price Shock, Japan’s Financial Heavyweight Says 
Regulator Steps In After Industry Audit The Financial Services Commission 
announced Monday that all crypto exchanges operating in the country must now 
reconcile their internal records with actual asset holdings on a five-minute 
cycle. The directive followed an emergency inspection triggered by Bithumb&#8217;s 
February blunder, in which the exchange accidentally sent 620,000 Bitcoin to 
249 users during a rewards promotion. Bithumb recovered nearly all of it the 
same day — 99.7% — and used company funds to cover the remaining 1,788 BTC 
that had already been sold. What the inspection turned up across the broader 
industry alarmed regulators. Three of South Korea&#8217;s five largest exchanges 
were checking their books just once every 24 hours. Systems meant to pause 
trading when major discrepancies were detected were found to be inadequate. 
Sweeping Operational Changes Now Required Under the new rules, exchanges must 
build automated systems that match ledger records to actual wallet balances 
every five minutes. They are also required to set clear thresholds that 
trigger automatic trading halts when something looks off. High-risk activities 
— promotional payouts, for example — will need third-party reviews and sign- 
off from multiple internal levels before going through. High-risk accounts 
must be separated, and automated payment verification tools will become 
mandatory. External audits are changing too. Quarterly reviews are out. 
Monthly audits are in. Exchanges will also need to publish detailed breakdowns 
of asset balances by both wallet and ledger. The FSC said it and the Digital 
Asset Exchange Alliance plan to finish drafting the updated rules before the 
end of April. Related Reading: XRP Wallet Count Tops 8 Million As Trading 
Volume Nears $4 Billion Bithumb Delays IPO, Naver Slows Share Deal Bithumb&#8217;s 
listing plans have now been pushed back at least three years from its original 
2025 target. The exchange has brought in advisory firm Samjong KPMG and said 
it will spend 2027 focused on tightening its financial policies and controls 
before making another run at going public. Separately, Naver Financial has 
delayed its planned share swap with crypto firm Dunamu by about three months. 
A shareholder vote is now set for Aug. 18, with the deal expected to close by 
Sept. 30. South Korea has long been one of the most active countries in 
regulating crypto markets. These latest moves signal that pressure is 
intensifying — and that exchanges can expect less room for error going 
forward. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView

South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms

The persistent drone threat from Iran heightens geopolitical tensions, 
potentially prompting imminent U.S. military intervention.
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