Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to start transitioning your wardrobe from winter into the current season. That doesn’t necessarily mean put away all sweaters and coats, because as we know spring can be very fickle. But there are a few tricks to making those winter-looks more spring friendly.
Transitional Coats: Last week I talked about transitional coats, and these are the perfect items to add into your wardrobe right now. Lightweight, but will still keep you warm on a cool night. Spring Sweaters: Layer with a transitional coat, or wear on its own, some of your winter sweaters are easy to wear into spring. I lived in these cashmere sweaters from Everlane all winter, and I know I’ll be pairing them with skirts and shorts for spring. Pumps instead of Boots: I’ve traded in my boots for pumps. Keeping my feet warm isn’t a priority anymore, so it’s time to break out my favorite heels and pair back to effortless denim. These pumps have been worth the investment – I wear them the most during spring.
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Ripple has announced a partnership with two Dubai-based financial institutions, Zand Bank and Mamo. The collaboration will enable them to leverage Ripple’s cross-border payment technology.
This marks the company’s major expansion into the region, where efforts to adopt blockchain technology are growing to fuel economic development.
How Ripple’s Tech is Revolutionizing Payments in Dubai
According to the official press release, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Zand Bank and fintech firm Mamo will utilize Ripple Payments. This blockchain-powered solution facilitates 24/7 cross-border transactions. By streamlining settlement processes, it is designed to enhance efficiency and speed.
Ripple Payments offers near-global reach, with access to over 90 payout markets worldwide. The platform handles more than $70 billion in transaction volume annually, highlighting its scalability and reliability.
“As a pioneering financial institution with a full-fledged banking license, Zand Bank is paving the way for a stronger digital economy by offering innovative financial products as well as AI and blockchain solutions alongside our institutional-grade digital asset custodial services. Our collaboration with Ripple highlights our commitment to empowering global payment solutions through blockchain technology,” Chirag Sampat, Head of Treasury and Markets at Zand Bank, commented.
Zand Bank, the UAE’s first digital-only bank, also revealed plans to launch a stablecoin pegged to the UAE dirham (AED). This initiative aims to bolster local digital payment capabilities, offering a stable and efficient transaction medium within the UAE’s growing digital economy.
Mamo, a fintech firm focused on simplifying payments for businesses and consumers, will similarly benefit from Ripple’s technology to expand its service offerings.
“The UAE is on an incredible growth path, with over a million businesses expected to call it home by 2030. At Mamo, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this journey, making global payments simpler and more accessible for everyone,” Mamo’s CEO, Imad Gharazeddine, said.
Notably, Ripple’s partnership builds on its earlier strategic move to secure a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The March 2025 approval allows the company to offer crypto payment services within the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC).
This regulatory milestone complements Ripple’s existing footprint across key markets, including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and Switzerland. With over 60 regulatory licenses and registrations worldwide, Ripple continues strengthening its position as a trusted partner for financial institutions.
Despite its global expansion, Ripple faces ongoing challenges. Last week, Judge Analisa Torres denied a joint motion from Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in their long-running legal dispute, citing procedural concerns.
Low Market Cap Tokens are gaining momentum as May 2025 begins, with Dragonchain (DRGN), ZORA, and Housecoin (HOUSE) leading the way. DRGN surged 115% after the SEC dropped its lawsuit, reigniting interest in the project.
ZORA gained traction after its Coinbase listing, riding the viral Content Coins trend. Meanwhile, HOUSE exploded over 250% in 24 hours.
Dragonchain (DRGN)
Dragonchain (DRGN) is a hybrid blockchain platform built for businesses, enterprises, and developers. It was originally developed inside The Walt Disney Company in 2014.
After becoming independent, the project launched the DRGN token, which briefly hit a $1.3 billion market cap in early 2018. However, a SEC lawsuit in 2022 saw the token’s market cap fall below $20 million.
If momentum holds, DRGN could soon test resistance at $0.090 and $0.107, possibly breaking above $0.11 for the first time since 2021.
However, DRGN may correct back toward $0.044 if buying pressure weakens.
A deeper drop could push the token toward $0.035 or even $0.031. For now, optimism has returned to one of the earliest enterprise blockchain platforms.
ZORA
ZORA is the native token of the Zora platform, a marketplace built around tokenizing digital content. It launched on April 23 through an airdrop and was immediately listed on several major exchanges, including Binance Alpha, Bybit, and KuCoin.
ZORA gained even more momentum after Coinbase officially listed it with an “Experimental” label, warning users about potential volatility. With a market cap close to $46 million, it’s currently one of the most interesting Low-Market-Cap Tokens to watch.
The platform is based on Base chain, Coinbase’s Layer-2 network, and supports the rising “Content Coins” trend — where users mint digital content like memes, images, and posts as tradable tokens.
ZORA recently tested and held support at $0.016, showing resilience after its volatile launch. If the uptrend continues, the token could test resistance at $0.0198, potentially moving toward $0.023 and $0.027.
ZORA could climb further to challenge the $0.034 mark if the broader Content Coins narrative gains traction. It remains one of the early leaders in this emerging sector.
Housecoin (HOUSE)
Housecoin is a new Solana token launched on Pumpfun, built around the idea of letting users “hedge against the housing market.” It has quickly gained attention, reaching a market cap of around $48 million.
HOUSE recently crossed above $0.050 for the first time, setting a new all-time high.
Over the last 24 hours alone, the token has surged by more than 250%, highlighting the growing hype around new meme and niche sector tokens on Solana.
If the strong momentum continues, HOUSE could soon test resistance around $0.058, and a breakout could push it above $0.060 and even $0.070 for the first time.
However, if the trend reverses, HOUSE could return toward support at $0.0189. If that level fails to hold, deeper drops toward $0.0124, $0.008, and even $0.0069 could follow.
Onyxcoin (XCN) has risen more than 3% in the last 24 hours and nearly 12% over the past week, bringing its market cap back to around $640 million.
After a volatile week, XCN’s technical indicators show important shifts that could shape its next move. The token’s RSI, ADX, and EMA structures all suggest a mix of stabilizing momentum and caution signs. Here’s a closer look at the current setup for Onyxcoin heading into the first week of May.
Onyxcoin RSI Bounces Back, Setting Neutral Stage for Next Move
Onyxcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 48.89, after reaching as high as 75 just five days ago. The RSI had fallen sharply to 34.88 yesterday but has since recovered, suggesting that selling pressure may be easing.
This recent bounce shows momentum is trying to stabilize, although the token remains well below the recent overbought zone it touched earlier in the week.
The RSI is a widely used technical indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of an asset’s recent price movements to assess whether it is overbought or oversold.
Typically, an RSI above 70 indicates overbought conditions and potential for a pullback, while an RSI below 30 signals oversold conditions and potential for a rebound.
With XCN’s RSI now sitting at 48.89, the token is in a neutral zone, providing room for further upside if positive momentum continues. If buying pressure increases from here, XCN could build a stronger recovery without immediately facing technical resistance from overbought conditions.
XCN Uptrend Remains, But Trend Strength Weakens
Onyxcoin Average Directional Index (ADX) is currently at 23.64, a significant drop from the 50 level it reached just two days ago.
The decline in ADX reflects a cooling in momentum after a strong directional move earlier in the week. While the uptrend is still intact, the lower ADX reading signals that the trend’s strength is no longer as dominant as it was a few days ago.
The ADX is a technical indicator that measures a trend’s strength, but not the direction. Values above 25 typically suggest a strong trend, while values below 20 point to a weak or directionless market.
With XCN’s ADX now sitting at 23.64, the trend is still moderately strong but close to losing strength if the reading continues to fall.
This means that while Onyxcoin’s uptrend remains, it may require renewed buying pressure soon to avoid slipping into a period of consolidation or sideways movement.
Onyxcoin Holds Support, But EMA Gap Signals Caution
XCN gained around 112% in April, making it one of the best-performing altcoins for the month. Its Exponential Moving Average (EMA) lines remain bullish, with the short-term EMAs still positioned above the long-term ones.
However, the gap between the short-term and long-term EMAs has narrowed compared to previous days, indicating that the bullish momentum is losing some strength.
While the general trend remains positive, the shrinking distance between the EMAs suggests that the market is approaching a critical point where a clearer direction could soon emerge.
If XCN tests this support again and fails to hold it, the price could drop toward the next support near $0.016. On the upside, if buying momentum returns, XCN could rally to test the $0.024 resistance.
A breakout above $0.024 could open the door for a continuation toward $0.027, offering a strong bullish setup if momentum strengthens.
