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Published – October 27, 2025 10:03 am IST – BISHKEK
A5A7, a stablecoin backed by the Russian rouble and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been placed under sanctions by Western governments [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin and a central bank digital currency in partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Binance, President Sadyr Japarov said on Saturday.
A mountainous former Soviet republic of around 7 million people traditionally dependent on labour migrants in Russia, Kyrgyzstan has in recent years positioned itself as a cryptocurrency leader in Central Asia.
A5A7, a stablecoin backed by the Russian rouble and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been placed under sanctions by Western governments who say it is used to facilitate avoidance of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, was appointed as an adviser on digital assets to the president of Kyrgyzstan in May.
Zhao said in a post on X on Saturday that the Kyrgyz national stablecoin had been launched on the BNB Chain and that the digital version of Kyrgyzstan’s currency, the som, was ready for use in government payments.
He said a national cryptocurrency reserve had been established, which includes Binance’s BNB token.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned Zhao, who had previously been convicted of money laundering-related offences.
Kyrgyzstan was traditionally the most democratic of the five former Soviet Central Asian republics, but Japarov has clamped down on dissent since coming to power on a wave of street protests in 2020.
The country is due to hold a snap parliamentary election on November 30, with allies of Japarov aiming to expand their dominance of the legislature.
Published – October 27, 2025 10:03 am IST
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Ananda Banerjee
Edited by
Harsh Notariya
Pi Coin (PI) price is down 2% in the past 24 hours and 4.5% over the last week, extending its 43% monthly decline. The token has been stuck in a tight range near $0.20, with neither buyers nor sellers taking full control.
However, recent signals show a clear divide between bullish and bearish forces. While sellers appear to be losing some strength, key indicators still point to a fragile setup where the downside looks easier to trigger than a Pi Coin price recovery.
The Money Flow Index (MFI), which tracks money moving in and out of the asset, highlights a bearish divergence. Between October 10 and 17, PI’s price formed a higher low, but the MFI printed a lower low. That pattern shows weaker buying strength despite stable prices — a sign that retail traders are holding back.
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Adding to that, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), which tracks large money inflows, remains slightly positive but has fallen sharply since October 20. A drop in CMF above the zero line often signals that while big investors are still present, they’re pulling back on fresh buys.
Together, the falling MFI and CMF point to fading demand from both small and large holders. Unless inflows improve, any Pi Coin price rebound could stay short-lived.
The one indicator holding the bullish structure together is the Bull Bear Power (BBP). This indicator measures the gap between buying and selling strength. Since October 7, bearish momentum has been shrinking steadily. The red bars on the chart have grown smaller — showing that sellers are losing force.
It’s not a full reversal yet, but the consistent decline in bearish power suggests that downside pressure is slowly wearing off. This is the only factor currently keeping Pi Coin’s short-term structure from breaking down completely.
Pi Coin continues to trade inside a falling wedge on the daily timeframe. This pattern typically precedes bullish reversals. But the breakout point remains far above current levels.
For a confirmed upside move, the PI price would need a 34% rally to cross $0.27 (the strongest near-term resistance), followed by a close above $0.29 to break the upper wedge boundary. If that happens, the price could target $0.30 and even $0.34.
On the other hand, the bearish scenario is much easier to trigger. A clean drop below $0.19 could send the Pi Coin price quickly to $0.15, where the wedge’s lower trendline sits. Since that lower wedge trendline only comes with two clear touchpoints, it’s weak — and a break there could open the door to deeper losses.
In short, the Pi Coin bears have a shorter distance to win. A 5% drop would confirm a breakdown, while bulls need more than six times that effort for a breakout.
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Are Crypto Whales Betting on More Upside or Preparing for a Pullback This Week?  Yahoo Finance
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The approval of XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. has been delayed. The SEC paused reviews because of a government shutdown. This has pushed back filings from firms such as Grayscale, Bitwise, WisdomTree, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, CoinShares, and Canary Capital. The pause is only temporary. It does not mean the ETFs were rejected.
Institutional Moves
As explained by an expert, large funds have not pulled back. Instead, they adjusted their plans. Some used futures and other instruments to keep exposure to XRP. Many had set aside funds for XRP ETFs this quarter and are now waiting for new timelines.
Surveys show most institutions still want to invest in XRP once ETFs are approved. Analysts expect approval later this year, with a high chance it happens before December.
Custody and Payments
Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, is now backed by BNY Mellon. This setup links the token directly to future ETF systems. It allows faster settlements and could help improve XRP’s use in global payments.
Ripple is also working with major banks like State Street on money market tokenization. These projects use ISO 20022, the global banking message standard, which fits well with XRP’s network.
Market Response
Even without an ETF, trading activity around XRP remains strong. CME XRP futures show billions in open interest, suggesting steady institutional demand.
In Europe, XRP ETPs already trade under the MiCA framework. These products give global investors exposure while the U.S. approval process continues.
New Ways to Access XRP
Institutions are finding other ways to include XRP in their portfolios. Some use structured notes and swaps that track XRP’s price. Others are testing XRP for cross-border payments and as a form of collateral.
Ripple’s goal is to make XRP part of regular financial infrastructure. This includes liquidity for banks, faster settlements, and lower costs.
Regulation and Timing
The SEC and CFTC are now working more closely on digital asset rules. Global regulators are also updating standards to support digital finance. This could help speed up ETF approvals.
In Japan, SBI Holdings has already filed for a Bitcoin–XRP ETF, showing confidence in XRP’s legal clarity.
Experts predict that once approved, XRP ETFs could attract $5–8 billion in the first month and reach up to $18 billion by year-end.
Conclusion
The delay shows how the market is maturing. XRP is no longer seen only as a speculative token. It is becoming a key asset in payment systems and liquidity networks.
When U.S. ETFs launch, they will connect XRP directly to traditional finance. The delay, while frustrating, may help ensure a smoother, stronger launch later this year.
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XRP climbed from $2.60 to $2.68, clearing the $2.63 barrier and establishing new support between $2.61-$2.63.
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Pi Network Price Today and Future Outlook  bitget.com
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