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Sam Altman-backed World Foundation has sold $65M worth of Worldcoin via OTC deals, adding pressure as the token trades near all-time lows. The sale, priced around $0.27, released most tokens immediately into circulation, with only a portion locked for six months. WLD has plunged roughly 97% from its peak, and further downside risk looms with a major token unlock ahead. While funds will support development and operations, continued supply expansion and regulatory scrutiny could weigh on price stability in the near term.

The Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Stripe over concerns that account restrictions may violate consumer protection laws. Regulators are examining whether denying services aligns with disclosed policies and user expectations. The move highlights growing scrutiny around “debanking,” especially cases tied to political or religious factors. Officials warn that inconsistent practices could trigger enforcement, signaling broader oversight across the financial ecosystem as access to digital payments becomes increasingly critical.

XRP has dropped toward $1.35 after a sharp sell-off broke key $1.36 support, with heavy volume signaling forced liquidations rather than steady profit-taking. The token continues to struggle below the $1.40 level, which remains a critical resistance zone for any recovery attempt. Rising leverage and weakening structure suggest increasing downside risk, with $1.35 acting as a crucial support. A break lower could open the path toward $1.30, while reclaiming $1.40 is needed to stabilize momentum. With volatility compressing and now expanding, traders expect a larger directional move ahead.