Japan’s regulators are raising concerns over disclosure gaps, investor risks, 
and speculative trading, as the Financial Services Agency signals a more 
cautious approach that could tighten oversight without limiting market 
innovation. Key Takeaways: Japan raises serious concerns that could drive 
sweeping new regulations across crypto markets. The FSA signals tougher 
oversight through more effective and […]

What Japanese Regulators Are Worried About Now: The Oversight Blind Spots Shaping Japan’s Crypto Policy Shift

Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $68,800 zone. BTC is 
trimming gains and might revisit the $67,500 support zone. Bitcoin gained pace 
for a move above the $68,500 and $68,800 levels. The price is trading above 
$68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend 
line forming with support at $67,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair 
(data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the 
$69,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Trims Gains Bitcoin price managed to 
climb higher above the $68,000 resistance zone. BTC gained pace for a move 
above the $68,500 and $68,800 levels. The price even climbed above $70,000 but 
failed to remain in a positive zone. A high was formed at $70,463, and the 
price started a downside correction. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib 
retracement level of the upward move from the $65,688 swing low to the $70,463 
high. Bitcoin is now trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving 
average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $67,500 on 
the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above 
$67,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the 
$69,350 level. The first key resistance is near the $69,800 level. A close 
above the $69,800 resistance might send the price further higher. In the 
stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,500 resistance. Any more 
gains might send the price toward the $71,500 level. The next barrier for the 
bulls could be $72,000. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the 
$69,350 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is 
near the $68,000 level. The first major support is near the $67,800 level. The 
next support is now near the $67,500 zone or the 61.8% Fib retracement level 
of the upward move from the $65,688 swing low to the $70,463 high. Any more 
losses might send the price toward the $66,800 support in the near term. The 
main support now sits at $65,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in 
the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining 
pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for 
BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $68,000, followed by 
$67,500. Major Resistance Levels – $69,350 and $70,500.

Bitcoin Price Rejected Above $70K, Bulls Lose Grip on Momentum

Christian leaders&#8217; silence on political immorality raises concerns about 
faith&#8217;s role in modern governance.
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For years, many have viewed XRP through the lens of price speculation, hoping 
it would remain cheap long enough to accumulate massive holdings. However, 
David Schwartz is pushing back on that narrative, making it clear that XRP was 
never designed to stay cheap. Instead, its value is deeply tied to its role as 
a high-efficiency bridge asset for global payments, where utility drives long- 
term pricing. David Schwartz Challenges The Cheap XRP Narrative In a recent X 
post, Diana revealed that the Ripple ex-CTO David Joelkatz Schwartz has 
revisited one of his most widely discussed statements from 2017, that XRP 
&#8220;can&#8217;t be dirt cheap,&#8221; and clarified that the community has long misunderstood 
it. Many interpreted the comment through the lens of investor gains, but 
Schwartz now emphasized that this was from a payments perspective. Related 
Reading: XRP Analyst Shares What To Expect Once Ripple Taps This $12.5 
Trillion Industry He explained that the statement was rooted in XRP&#8217;s role as 
a payment tool, not from a holder&#8217;s perspective. At the same time, he referred 
specifically to the mechanics of using XRP to move value across borders. From 
a payments standpoint, the dollar value of a transaction remains constant 
regardless of the XRP price. However, if XRP is priced too low, significantly 
more tokens are required to process the same transactions. This creates more 
friction, slippage, and inefficiency for large flows. In contrast, a higher 
XRP price can make large-scale payment use efficient, not because holders need 
a pump, but because the system works better with fewer tokens. REAL Token 
Powers The Next Phase Of XRP Ledger Growth Momentum around XRP continues to 
build as major players double down on its long-term prospects. An influencer 
and ambassador known as Ledger Man on X has noted that Yoshitaka Kitao, the 
CEO of Japan&#8217;s SBI Holdings, has reportedly expressed strong confidence in 
XRP&#8217;s future, even suggesting that the asset could become very expensive as 
adoption grows. Related Reading: XRP Ledger Linked To SWIFT In New Wave Of 
Backend Integration Speculation This outlook comes as SBI deepens its 
collaboration with Ripple, exploring new initiatives including RLUSD 
integration and blockchain-based bond solutions. Meanwhile, attention is 
turning to the expanding ecosystem around the XRP Ledger. In less than 10 
days, RealFi is expected to unveil a major partnership, an announcement aimed 
at expanding XRPL globally. Powered by the REAL Token, the initiative is 
designed to introduce payment rewards across multiple industries, signaling a 
broader push to bring real-world utility to blockchain technology. Ledger Man 
emphasized that these developments highlight a growing convergence, and RealFi 
is rapidly gaining momentum. The conversation around tokenization is gaining 
urgency at the highest levels of finance. According to Amelie&#8217;s post, 
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink had recently argued that the industry may be 
underestimating how rapidly every financial asset could become tokenized. This 
broader vision appears to align with the developments on the XRP Ledger. On 
April 17th, a major global partnership is expected to launch on the XRPL, with 
REAL Token built on XRPL, it&#8217;s positioned to help power the ecosystem. 
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XRP Was Never Designed To Be Dirt Cheap — JoelKatz Explains The Real Vision

Regulatory shifts could redefine token classifications, impacting investor 
confidence and the future of crypto projects.
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