Prof. JP van Niekerk, born on 29 December 1936 and passing away on 12 December 2025, left a quiet but deep imprint on the academic world. He spent his life studying the subtle ways that language shapes society, and he never shied away from challenging established ideas. His research highlighted h
XRP slid 7% last Friday, ending the week with a 17 percent fall that brought it back to the $1‑$1. 20 support zone that helped it rebound in February. The price is now stuck in a capitulation phase, with the relative strength index (RSI) sitting at 18. 79 – the lowest in two years and below previ
XRP has had a rough history in June during midterm election years. In 2014, it dropped 17%; in 2018, a sharper 39% decline; and in 2022, it fell 32%. These patterns share a common setup—XRP started below the 50-day moving average during tight market conditions, with bearish sentiment peaking before
XRP slipped about 2. 5 % yesterday, yet a well‑known analyst believes the move could be an early sign of a strong rally. The forecast points to a target near $2. 70–$2. 80, drawn from how the coin has behaved in earlier price ranges and where traders have been adding money. The idea is that XR
Professional race car drivers push their bodies to extreme limits every race—speed, precision, even danger. But behind the thrill of the track lies a hidden risk: repeated hits to the head. Whether from big crashes or constant small jolts, these impacts add up over time. Even when drivers don’t get
XRP has been sliding for weeks, but the drop is mostly felt by short‑term holders who are now taking big losses. The token’s price keeps falling, yet the demand on the spot market stays solid, as shown by exchange‑traded funds that are gaining their best monthly performance of the year. Retail tr
Prometheum thinks the next step for tokenised finance is not new crypto markets, but old‑school broker‑dealers and investment advisers. The company says that although many digital tokens exist, most people still buy shares through traditional brokers. If tokenised securities can enter those fa
XRP has had a rough year. After hitting a high last summer, the cryptocurrency tied to fast payments has dropped over 60% since then. But some investors see a glimmer of hope in recent changes. A new bill moving through Congress could clear up years of confusion about how XRP should be regulated. Ri
Proof of stake is all about putting money on the line to help a blockchain stay running. A person puts tokens into a special contract and, if enough of them are locked, they get to run a validator node. On Ethereum that means staking 32 ETH by yourself; other chains may let you join a pool or delega
Xabi Alonso will start as Chelsea’s new manager on 1 July, signing a four‑year contract to replace Liam Rosenior. The 44‑year‑old Spanish coach returns to English football after a brief stint at Real Madrid, where he left in January. Chelsea’s current season has been rough; the team sits ninth
