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The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), a sovereign wealth fund that manages assets worth over $500 billion, has launched its second equity strategy in partnership with Canadian asset management firm Fiera Capital. The new initiative will invest in equities listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE).
Doha-headquartered QIA, the ninth-largest sovereign wealth fund globally, has committed anchor capital–in the form of cash and stock–to establish the Fiera Qatar Equity Fund, which has a corpus of $200 million.
Structured as a daily-dealing mutual fund, the Fiera Qatar Equity Fund will be available to both local and international institutional investors seeking actively managed exposure to Qatar’s equity market.
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“Attracting overseas asset managers to invest in Qatar equity will fuel market participation and help to diversify and broaden the market. The Fiera Capital fund launch is an exciting second partnership in our Active Asset Management Initiative and builds on QIA’s commitment to support Qatar’s financial markets,” said Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA.
Established in 2005, QIA invests and manages the state’s reserve funds and has investments spanning major global markets, sectors, geographies, and asset classes, including credit/fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, private equity, public equity, and alternative investments.
This marks QIA’s second partnership since the launch of its Active Asset Management Initiative in January this year. It first partnered with the UK’s Ashmore Group to launch the $200-million Ashmore Qatar Equity Fund.
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The initiative aims to establish partnerships with leading global asset managers with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expertise, as well as qualified local managers. QIA will seed the funds managed by these partners by reallocating shares in Qatar Stock Exchange-listed companies.
“To be selected by QIA to manage its capital is a testament to the competitive strength and consistent outperformance of our equity investment capability. It is our responsibility as fiduciaries to now put this capital to work; to create wealth for institutional investors, but also to diversify Qatar’s capital markets,” said Klaus Schuster, executive director and CEO, Fiera Capital EMEA.
Montreal-based Fiera Capital, which manages assets worth $117 billion, is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and has offices in over a dozen cities worldwide, including New York, London, and Hong Kong. It offers customized multi-asset investment solutions across public and private markets to institutional, financial intermediary, and private wealth clients in North America, Europe, and key markets in Asia.
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Scotiabank Bahamas recently brought together a distinguished network of real estate professionals, attorneys and industry partners for an exclusive Mortgage Seminar & Cocktail Event designed to share insights, deepen collaboration and celebrate the achievements of top performers in the Bank’s Mortgage Referral Programme.
The Mortgage event featured expert-led discussions that explored key elements of the homeownership journey, including Scotiabank’s industry-leading mortgage offerings, innovative financing solutions, and its commitment to service excellence. Note worthy were the contributions real estate professionals, attorneys and industry partners make to the bank’s referral program.
The program has not only helped thousands realize their homeownership goals, with up to 95% financing available, but has also proven to be a valuable tool for industry partners to earn. Some realtors and brokers have referred up to $50 million in mortgage loans through the program, a testament to its success and the strong relationships the Bank maintains with its professional network.
During the evening, awards were presented to top-performing agents and brokers who consistently referred clients to Scotiabank and demonstrated unwavering support of the Bank’s mission to deliver quality financial solutions.
“We are proud to recognize and celebrate the professionals who play such a vital role in helping people achieve the dream of homeownership,” said Na-amah Barker, Director of Retail Banking and Small Business, Scotiabank Bahamas. “Their trust in Scotiabank, paired with their commitment to their clients, is what makes our Mortgage Referral Programme so impactful.”
Scotiabank continues to be the preferred bank for mortgages in The Bahamas, thanks to its competitive rates, flexible financing options, and a deeply knowledgeable team of mortgage specialists who provide personalized guidance every step of the way. Working in tandem with a trusted community of real estate agents, brokers, and legal advisors, the Bank ensures that clients experience a smooth and informed mortgage journey from pre-approval to closing.
“Our network of referral partners is more than just a channel, it’s a community,” added Barker. “By working together, we’re creating a stronger, more supportive real estate ecosystem that’s centered on helping Bahamians build generational wealth through property ownership.”
Monica Knowles, Broker at Realty One Group Bahamas, praised the initiative and emphasized its significance for the wider market. Scotiabank continues to be the institution of choice for funding when acquiring a home.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank’s vision is to be our clients’ most trusted financial partner and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. Guided by our purpose: “for every future,” we help our clients, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With assets of approximately $1.4 trillion (as at April 30, 2025), Scotiabank is one of the largest banks in North America by assets, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit www.scotiabank.com and follow us on X @Scotiabank.
Scotiabank Bahamas recently brought together a distinguished network of real estate professionals, attorneys and industry partners for an exclusive Mortgage Seminar & Cocktail Event designed to share insights, deepen collaboration and celebrate the achievements of top performers in the Bank’s Mortgage Referral Programme.
The Mortgage event featured expert-led discussions that explored key elements of the homeownership journey, including Scotiabank’s industry-leading mortgage offerings, innovative financing solutions, and its commitment to service excellence. Note worthy were the contributions real estate professionals, attorneys and industry partners make to the bank’s referral program.
The program has not only helped thousands realize their homeownership goals, with up to 95% financing available, but has also proven to be a valuable tool for industry partners to earn. Some realtors and brokers have referred up to $50 million in mortgage loans through the program, a testament to its success and the strong relationships the Bank maintains with its professional network.
During the evening, awards were presented to top-performing agents and brokers who consistently referred clients to Scotiabank and demonstrated unwavering support of the Bank’s mission to deliver quality financial solutions.
“We are proud to recognize and celebrate the professionals who play such a vital role in helping people achieve the dream of homeownership,” said Na-amah Barker, Director of Retail Banking and Small Business, Scotiabank Bahamas. “Their trust in Scotiabank, paired with their commitment to their clients, is what makes our Mortgage Referral Programme so impactful.”
Scotiabank continues to be the preferred bank for mortgages in The Bahamas, thanks to its competitive rates, flexible financing options, and a deeply knowledgeable team of mortgage specialists who provide personalized guidance every step of the way. Working in tandem with a trusted community of real estate agents, brokers, and legal advisors, the Bank ensures that clients experience a smooth and informed mortgage journey from pre-approval to closing.
“Our network of referral partners is more than just a channel, it’s a community,” added Barker. “By working together, we’re creating a stronger, more supportive real estate ecosystem that’s centered on helping Bahamians build generational wealth through property ownership.”
Monica Knowles, Broker at Realty One Group Bahamas, praised the initiative and emphasized its significance for the wider market. Scotiabank continues to be the institution of choice for funding when acquiring a home.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank’s vision is to be our clients’ most trusted financial partner and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. Guided by our purpose: “for every future,” we help our clients, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With assets of approximately $1.4 trillion (as at April 30, 2025), Scotiabank is one of the largest banks in North America by assets, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit www.scotiabank.com and follow us on X @Scotiabank.
According to recent reports, the largest bank in the U.S. has unveiled plans to pilot a so-called “deposit token,” JPMD, on the Ethereum layer-2 Base network. The JPMD token will reportedly be available initially only to approved institutional clients on one of the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges. According to a white paper published by the bank’s blockchain unit, a “deposit token” such as JPMD is “commercial bank money,” or “[a] transferable token[s] issued on a blockchain by a licensed depository institution which evidence[s] a deposit claim against the issuer.”
The same U.S. cryptocurrency exchange that is reportedly being used for the JPMD token announced several new products recently. In a company blog post, the exchange announced a partnership with a major e-commerce platform that will allow retail consumers to pay e-commerce merchants using the USDC stablecoin.
In another blog post, the exchange announced the launch of its Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) offering. According to the blog post, among other things, the CaaS offering will help banks offer secure, regulated and scalable digital asset products for retail, wealth and institutional clients; provide crypto infrastructure that expands reach and capabilities for brokers and exchanges; and help payments firms enable USDC payments, 24/7 settlement solutions, treasury management, and fiat to crypto on and off ramps.
Finally, the same crypto exchange announced that it will launch its first credit card, the One Card, on the network of a major U.S. credit card issuer. According to a press release, the One Card will offer up to 4 percent bitcoin back on every purchase.
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A major multinational fintech company recently announced the expansion of its partnership with a leading e-commerce platform. According to a press release, the expanded partnership will enable the platform’s merchant customers to accept payments in the USDC stablecoin. Through the partnership, the platform’s merchants will be able to receive stablecoin payments from their customers and will be able to either deposit the payments into a traditional bank account in local fiat currency or transfer the funds as USDC into an external crypto wallet.
According to recent reports, BUIDL, the tokenized money market fund of a major global asset manager, will soon become accepted as collateral on two major digital asset exchanges. The BUIDL token was initially launched on the Ethereum blockchain network in March 2024 in partnership with Securitize. According to reports, crypto traders who execute trades on the two exchanges will now be able to “post a yield-bearing, blockchain-native version of U.S. Treasurys to back trades.”
In a final development, a major stablecoin issuer recently announced that it has acquired a 32 percent equity stake in a Toronto stock exchange-listed gold mining company. According to reports, the acquisition is designed to enable the stablecoin issuer to integrate gold and other assets, such as bitcoin, into its ecosystem.
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On June 17, the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act with 68 votes, 18 of which came from Democrats.The GENIUS Act reportedly establishes a first-of-its-kind federal regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins, with goals including protecting consumers and strengthening national security. It also is reported to set guardrails for the industry, with protections including requirements for stablecoin issuers to maintain full-reserve backing, anti-money-laundering compliance, and monthly audits. An expected benefit of the GENIUS Act is that it will open the door to a wide range of stablecoin issuers, from banks and fintechs to major retailers that may be looking to launch stablecoins or to integrate them into existing payment systems, as noted in reports. According to a press release, Sen. Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, noted that the GENIUS Act came about as the result of months of bipartisan, good-faith negotiations, which benefited from consultation with industry participants, legal and academic experts, and government stakeholders. The proposed legislation has been sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, which has been working on its own draft stablecoin bill.
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A foundation dedicated to development of the Cardano network ecosystem recently announced the launch of Originate, “an open-source traceability infrastructure designed to verify product authenticity and support industry certifications.” According to a blog post, Originate is built for diverse industries and applications and “provides a scalable, cost-effective, and customizable foundation for verifying authenticity, enhancing trust, and expanding into new markets.”
In other news, the Global Blockchain Business Council recently released the 2025 edition of its 101 Real-World Blockchain Use Cases Handbook. The 302-page document discusses blockchain use cases in the areas of agriculture, commodities and energy; AI; entertainment and sports; finance; government; healthcare; infrastructure, custody and wallets; NFTs; standards; and supply chains.
For more information, please refer to the following links:
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against more than $225.3 million in cryptocurrency. According to a DOJ press release, “The complaint alleges that the cryptocurrency addresses that held the over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency were part of a sophisticated blockchain-based money laundering network that executed hundreds of thousands of transactions and was used to conceal the nature, source, control, and ownership of proceeds derived from cryptocurrency investment fraud.” The DOJ press release acknowledged the assistance of a major stablecoin issuer in the investigation. The stablecoin issuer published its own statement, in which it indicated that the funds at issue in the DOJ forfeiture complaint were linked to an extensive “pig butchering” fraud operation that targeted individuals across multiple jurisdictions.
In a separate development, the State of New York Department of Financial Services announced that “a multi-agency long-term investigation resulted in the disruption of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scam that targeted members of the Russian community in Brooklyn and across the country.” According to a press release, as part of the action, “Court orders have led to the seizure of $140,000 worth of cryptocurrency, the freezing of approximately $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency, and the dismantling of a cluster of scam websites and registrar accounts.”
In a final notable item, according to reports, Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex was recently hacked for over $81 million in digital assets. According to reports, a pro-Israel hacker group has claimed responsibility for the hack.
For more information, please refer to the following links:
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KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / Avant Brands Inc. (TSX:AVNT)(OTCQX:AVTBF)(FRA:1BU0) (“Avant” or the “Company”), a leading producer of innovative and award-winning cannabis products, is pleased to announce several significant developments that underscore the Company’s accelerating global growth strategy and strengthening market leadership across Canada.
Strategic International Supply Agreements Signed
Avant has entered into two multi-year international supply agreements serving the European medical cannabis market. Under the terms of the agreements, Avant will export up to 2,000 kilograms per year of GACP-certified, non-irradiated dried flower across several proprietary cultivars cultivated at its flagship Flowr and 3PL facilities.
These agreements further position Avant as a preferred supplier of high-grade flower into regulated international markets. These agreements were executed following rigorous quality assurance reviews and leverage Avant’s certifications under ICANN-GAP and GACP standards.
“These supply agreements are an important validation of Avant’s global credibility and our reputation for consistent quality,” said Norton Singhavon, Founder and CEO of Avant Brands. “They not only unlock substantial recurring revenue but also solidify our footprint across key international jurisdictions.”
Focused Product Expansion in Canada’s Largest Cannabis Market
Avant has reached a significant commercial milestone by securing over 30 new SKU listings for 2025 across Ontario and B.C. – two of Canada’s most competitive cannabis markets. This expansion spans the Company’s flagship brands, BLK MKT™ and Tenzo™, and represents one of the most focused and impactful portfolio deployments in Avant’s history.
Unlike broad-based listing pushes, these new SKUs were strategically submitted based on detailed whitespace analysis, category-level performance data, and evolving consumer demand signals. The result is a portfolio expansion that not only strengthens Avant’s retail presence but also positions the Company for growth in key high-potential segments (in both mid-tier and premium) – ranging from top-shelf dried flower, single & multi-pack whole flower pre-rolls and infused offerings, to innovative new formats tailored to shifting market dynamics.
“Canada is a strategic battleground, and this expansion confirms that our brands are resonating with both budtenders and consumers alike,” said Singhavon. “It’s a testament to our team’s ability to execute with precision – leveraging market intelligence, designing thoughtful products, and delivering with operational excellence.”
Product Innovation and Medical Relaunch
First-to-Market Innovations: Avant is among the first Canadian LPs to launch transparent packaging and premium 1.5g pre-rolls, leveraging recent regulatory amendments by Health Canada. These innovations reinforce Avant’s reputation as a category leader in design, quality, and consumer experience.
Avant Medical Relaunch: The Company’s medical division is being rebranded and relaunched as Avant Medical, with a renewed focus on serving Canadian patients and veterans. The new platform will offer enhanced access to premium cultivars at significantly more competitive pricing and will feature a refreshed product catalog exclusive to the medical channel.
Director Resignation
Avant also announces that Ms. Sylvia Lee has made the decision to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Lee has diligently served on the Board for more than four years and has been instrumental contributing her immense experience to Avant through key phases of growth and strategic transformation.
The Company would like to sincerely thank Ms. Lee for her dedication, guidance, and contributions to Avant, and wishes her continued success in all future endeavors.
Positioned for Sustained Growth
Taken together, these developments mark a pivotal moment in Avant’s growth trajectory. The Company is executing a disciplined and scalable strategy-focused on quality, brand equity, and global market access-that continues to translate into material commercial outcomes.
“As we continue to expand both internationally and domestically, our focus remains clear: to be the dominant player in the premium cannabis segment,” said Singhavon. “Our foundation is stronger than ever-and we are just getting started.”
Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About Avant Brands Inc.
Avant is an innovative, market-leading premium cannabis company. Avant has multiple operational production facilities across Canada, which produce high-quality, handcrafted cannabis products based on unique and exceptional cultivars.
Avant offers a comprehensive product portfolio catering to recreational, medical, and export markets. Our renowned consumer brands, including BLK MKT™, Tenzo™, Cognōscente™, flowr™ and Treehugger™, are available in key recreational markets across Canada. Avant’s products are distributed globally to Australia, Israel and Germany, with its flagship brand BLK MKT™ currently being sold in Israel. Additionally, Avant’s medical cannabis brand, GreenTec™, serves qualified patients nationwide through its GreenTec Medical portal and trusted medical cannabis partners.
Avant is a publicly traded corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: AVNT) and accessible to international investors through the OTCQX Best Market (OTCQX: AVTBF) and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA: 1BU0). Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Avant operates in strategic locations including British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
For more information about Avant, including access to investor presentations and details about its consumer brands, please visit www.avantbrands.ca.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Investor Relations at Avant Brands Inc.
1-800-351-6358
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In particular, forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the anticipated benefits and commercial impact of Avant’s international supply agreements; the expected annual export volumes of dried cannabis flower; the exclusivity arrangements and their potential to enhance brand presence in international markets; the projected growth in Ontario retail distribution; the expected performance of newly listed SKUs; the impact of product innovations including transparent packaging and premium 1.5g pre-rolls; the anticipated benefits of the Avant Medical rebrand and relaunch; and Avant’s overall ability to execute on its global growth strategy and strengthen its competitive positioning in both domestic and international markets.
Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “potential,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. These statements are based on the current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs, and assumptions of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These risks include, but are not limited to: the ability of Avant to successfully fulfill the terms and volumes under international supply agreements; demand and pricing fluctuations in export markets; regulatory changes in Canada or in international jurisdictions that could impact cannabis exports or product approvals; the successful execution of new product launches; consumer acceptance and sell-through of new SKUs in Ontario and other provinces; the effectiveness and market reception of the Avant Medical relaunch; the reliability and scalability of Avant’s supply chain; competitive dynamics in the domestic and global cannabis industry; and other risks as detailed in the Company’s public filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Avant undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking statements in this release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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The goal of rational investors is to maximize total return.
Total return is the complete return of an investment over a given time period. It includes all capital gains and any dividends or interest paid.
The 3 aspects of total return for stocks are:
We calculate expected total returns using the 3 aspects of total return for more than 600 securities in The Sure Analysis Research Database.
While we currently rate many of the stocks we cover as buys, due to expected annual returns above 10%, many are rated as holds due to mediocre returns.
Additionally, there are also plenty of stocks we currently rate as sells.
Typically, low (or negative) projected total return is due to overvaluation. Put simply, many of the stocks we rate as sells are overvalued, due to their high current valuations.
Buying overvalued stocks can result in low, or negative, future returns, even with a high dividend yield.
With that in mind, this article will cover 10 high dividend stocks we currently rate as sells according to their low projected total returns.
The list is sorted by annual expected returns over the next five years, from lowest to highest.
H&R Real Estate Investment Trust holds a portfolio of 374 properties across Canada and the United States. The portfolio includes 26 residential properties with a total of 8,929 rental units, mainly focused on expanding its presence in the U.S. Sun Belt.
Moreover, the REIT owns 64 industrial properties in Canada and one in the U.S., totaling 8.2 million square feet of space. Additionally, H&R holds 16 office properties across North America, comprising 4.5 million square feet, and 34 retail properties in Canada along with 233 retail properties in the U.S., totaling 5.2 million square feet.
The company’s strategy these days focuses on residential and industrial assets, while reducing its exposure to office and retail sectors.
The REIT pays dividends monthly and reports its financials in CAD. All figures in this report have been converted to USD unless otherwise noted.
On May 14th, 2025, H&R Real Estate Investment Trust reported its Q1 results. The REIT posted total rental revenue of $148.1 million for the quarter, a decrease from $150.9 million in Q1 2024.
This drop reflects the impact of property dispositions and shifting portfolio composition. H&R’s Funds from Operations was $59.8 million, essentially flat compared to $59.8 million in Q1 2024.
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Sabine Royalty Trust is an oil and gas trust set up in 1983 by Sabine Corporation. At initiation, the trust initially had an expected reserve life of 9 to 10 years but it has surpassed expectations by an impressive margin.
The trust consists of royalty and mineral interests in producing properties and proved oil and gas properties in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It is roughly 2/3 oil and 1/3 gas in terms of revenues.
The trust’s assets are static in that no further properties can be added. The trust has no operations but is merely a pass-through vehicle for royalties. SBR had royalty income of $82.6 million in 2024.
In early May, SBR reported (5/9/25) financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Production of oil grew 22% but production of gas dipped -1% over the prior year’s quarter. In addition, the average realized prices of oil and gas decreased -26% and -7%, respectively. As a result, distributable cash flow per unit declined -6%, from $1.27 to $1.19.
The outlook for this year is negative, as OPEC has begun to unwind its production cuts and intends to boost its output by 2.0 million barrels per day until the end of 2026.
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The Keg Royalties Income Fund is a publicly traded income trust that earns revenue via a 4% royalty on the gross sales of Keg Steakhouse & Bar restaurants included in its Royalty Pool, rather than operating restaurants itself.
As of the end of March, the Fund’s Royalty Pool comprised 104 Keg locations across Canada and the U.S. Last year, the Fund generated $719.5 million in sales.
The Keg holds a strong market position in the full-service dining category, committed to upholding high standards of food quality and guest experience.
It reports financials in CAD, but we have converted all numbers in this report in USD unless otherwise noted. Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and OTC.
On May 7th, 2025, The Keg Royalties Income Fund reported its Q1 results for the three months ended March 31st, 2025. For the period, the 104 Keg restaurants in the Royalty Pool generated approximately $139.5 million in sales, reflecting a 6.9% increase from the comparable quarter of the prior year.
This rise was primarily driven by strong same-store sales growth of 9.2%, despite the closure of one restaurant.
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Peyto Exploration & Development is a Canadian natural gas producer focused on the exploration and development of liquids-rich gas plays in Alberta’s Deep Basin.
The company is one of the lowest-cost natural gas producers in Canada and operates a vertically integrated model, handling drilling, completions, processing, and marketing in-house.
Peyto’s production is about 88% natural gas and 12% natural gas liquids, with a core emphasis on maximizing return on capital and maintaining low per-unit costs.
As of year-end 2024, Peyto held over 8.2 trillion cubic feet equivalent in proved plus probable reserves. It also maintains long-term marketing and hedging contracts to smooth cash flows and enhance price realizations across multiple North American hubs.
The company reports in financials in CAD. All figures in this report have been converted to USD unless otherwise noted.
On May 13th, 2025, Peyto posted its first-quarter results for the period ending March 31st, 2025. Revenue from natural gas and NGL sales including realized hedging gains rose by 7% to $255.1 million, driven by a 7% increase in production volumes, which offset flat pricing. The growth was largely due to strong well results from the Company’s capital program.
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Timbercreek Financial is a Canadian non-bank lender specializing in shorter-duration, structured financing solutions for commercial real estate investors.
The company provides primarily first-mortgage loans for income-producing properties, including multi-residential, retail, industrial, and office assets.
Its loans are typically used for acquisition, redevelopment, or transitional financing, and are often repaid through term financing or asset sales.
Timbercreek’s portfolio is 100% commercial real estate-focused and highly urban, with about 92% of capital invested in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta. Its lending model emphasizes conservative loan-to-value ratios (63.3% as of year-end 2024) and floating-rate loans with rate floors, providing downside protection and interest rate sensitivity.
All figures in this report have been converted in USD unless otherwise noted.
On May 5th, 2025, Timbercreek Financial reported its Q1 results for the period ending March 31st, 2025. Distributable income for the quarter was $11.1 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to USD $11.4 million, or $0.14 per share, in Q1 2024.
This reflected a slightly lower average portfolio yield and a modest increase in expected credit loss, offset by higher average portfolio balances.
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Northwest Healthcare Properties is a globally diversified healthcare real estate investor and asset manager. Its footprint spans 172 income-producing properties across Canada, the U.S., Brazil, Europe, and Australasia.
The portfolio totals over 16 million square feet of gross leasable area, anchored by long-term, inflation-linked leases to high-quality healthcare operators.
The REIT also has a sizeable asset management business, overseeing $8.8 billion in AUM, of which $1.8 billion is owned directly and $4.0 billion managed through joint ventures. The REIT pays distributions on a monthly basis and reports its financials in CAD. All figures in this report have been converted to USD unless otherwise noted.
On May 14th, 2025, Northwest Healthcare REIT posted its Q1 results for the period ending March 31st, 2025. Revenue came in at $80 million, down 18% year-over-year due to significant asset sales.
Net operating income came in at $55.5 million, with occupancy holding at 96.4% and a 13.6-year WALE, supported by inflation-linked leases covering over 96% of rent.
Q1 FFO was $0.05 per unit, down from $0.08 last year, reflecting the smaller portfolio and ongoing deleveraging. During the quarter, the REIT sold $33.8 million of assets and used proceeds to repay over $478 million of debt, lowering its average interest rate to 5.33%.
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USA Compression Partners, LP is one of the largest independent providers of gas compression services to the oil and gas industry, with annual revenues of $950 million in 2024.
The partnership is active in several shale plays throughout the U.S., including the Utica, Marcellus, and Permian Basin. It focuses primarily on infrastructure applications, including centralized high-volume natural gas gathering systems and processing facilities, requiring large horsepower compression units.
It designs, operates, and maintains the compression units. USAC operate under fixed-fee, take-or-pay contracts, and does not have direct exposure to commodity prices.
USAC reported first quarter 2025 results on May 6th, 2025. Revenues for the quarter rose to $245 million compared to $229 million in Q1 2024. Distributable cash flow increased from $87 million to $89 million in Q1. The distribution was held steady at $0.525 per unit, in line with last year.
Distributable cash flow coverage was 1.44X for the quarter, compared to 1.41X last year. Revenue generating horsepower was up year-over-year to 3.56 million. Management reiterated its 2025 outlook for DCF and forecasts $350 million to $370 million.
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Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. is a Canadian entity which collects and distributes a dividend stream based on royalties earned from the Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 restaurant chains.
The company’s base reporting currency is Canadian Dollars, but this report will use U.S. Dollar figures except when otherwise noted.
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. receives income from 797 combined total restaurant locations across Canada under its two brands. More than 150 of these are non-traditional locations sited in public places such as universities and hospitals.
Pizza Pizza has outsized exposure to the province of Alberta thanks to its ownership of Pizza 73 which is centered in that province.
Pizza Pizza reported its Q1 2025 results on May 7th, 2025. Same store sales grew 1.2% in Q1 versus the prior year. While nothing extraordinary, this was a sequential improvement as Pizza Pizza had reported negative same store sales throughout 2024.
While revenues ticked up, so did expenses, leading to flattish results. EPS of 17 cents fell by 1% from the same period of the prior year.
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Northland Power develops, builds, owns, and operates power generation assets, including offshore and onshore wind, solar, natural gas, and battery energy storage systems.
It also supplies energy through a regulated utility in Colombia. Northland manages 3.2 GW of gross operating capacity and has 2.4 GW in active construction across three projects: Hai Long (Taiwan), Baltic Power (Poland), and Oneida (Canada), with a broader development pipeline totaling about 10 GW.
Northland reports in CAD. All figures have been converted to USD unless otherwise noted. On May 13th, 2025, Northland Power reported its Q1 results for the period ending March 31st, 2025. Revenue declined 14% year-over-year to about $467 million, primarily due to exceptionally low wind conditions in Europe and a strong wind quarter the year prior, partially offset by higher contributions from North American onshore wind and natural gas assets.
Adjusted EBITDA fell 20% to approximately $260 million, reflecting weaker offshore wind production despite continued operational discipline. Net income fell to $80 million from $107 million a year earlier, driven by the same headwinds in offshore generation and derivative fair value changes.
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ARMOUR Residential invests in residential mortgage-backed securities that include U.S. Government-sponsored entities (GSE) such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
It also includes Ginnie Mae, the Government National Mortgage Administration’s issued or guaranteed securities backed by fixed-rate, hybrid adjustable-rate, and adjustable-rate home loans.
Unsecured notes and bonds issued by the GSE and the US Treasury, money market instruments, and non-GSE or government agency-backed securities are examples of other types of investments.
On April 23, 2025, ARMOUR Residential REIT reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company announced a GAAP net income available to common stockholders of $24.3 million, or $0.32 per common share.
Distributable earnings, a non-GAAP measure, were $64.6 million, equating to $0.86 per common share. Net interest income for the quarter stood at $36.3 million.
The average interest income on interest-earning assets was 5.00%, while the interest cost on average interest-bearing liabilities was 4.51%, resulting in an economic net interest spread of 1.88%. The company’s book value per common share decreased to $18.59 from $19.07 at the end of 2024, and the total economic return for the quarter was 1.26%.
Click here to download our most recent Sure Analysis report on ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc (ARR) (preview of page 1 of 3 shown below):
High dividend stocks are naturally appealing on the surface, due to their high dividend yields.
But income investors need to make sure they do not fall into a dividend ‘trap’, meaning purchasing an overvalued stock solely due to its high yield.
There are other important factors when buying stocks, specifically the total return potential. Stocks with negative or low future returns should be sold, even when they offer a high dividend yield.
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DeLisle Worrell.
IN the Barbados Daily Nation newspaper of May 12, 2025, there is the headline “Top Sagicor execs paid $13.9m”. A visitor to Barbados might wonder why this would be of interest to Barbadian readers, because Sagicor is a wholly-owned Canadian insurance company; 50 per cent of its assets are in Canada, another quarter in the USA, and of the remainder, the largest share is in Jamaica, not in Barbados. None of the “top execs” referred to in the headline is Barbadian. Barbadians, however, will know that this modest-sized Canadian company is the modern incarnation of the Barbados Mutual Life Assurance Society, born in Bridgetown in 1840. By 1997 when the company’s history entitled The Rise of the Phoenix was published, it stood at the pinnacle of the Barbadian financial system.
In its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, the managing directors of the Barbados Mutual were among the leading bankers and captains of industry and commerce whose remit covered all areas of finance and trade, not only in Barbados but throughout the Caribbean. Daily at lunchtime, these business leaders walked from their offices on Broad St to the Mutual’s distinctive cast iron headquarters building at the west end of the street, entering through an unobtrusive side door and heading upstairs to the Bridgetown Club. There they could enjoy a lunch that regularly featured the club’s famous fried melts and Bajan soup with sweet dumplings and breadkind, and take a sip or two of corn ‘n’ oil, as they discussed the region’s economic fortunes. In those days banks’ Eastern Caribbean offices located in Barbados had a wide scope of authority for the management of their local portfolios, and there were a sizeable number of Barbadian and regional companies with networks across the Caribbean, whose presence marked Bridgetown as a thriving financial and commercial centre.
Over the course of the 21st century much has changed. The Barbados Mutual’s directors and membership made the change from a mutual society to a corporation whose shares were traded on the regional securities exchanges. Over time, with different exchange rates and low trading volumes, especially on the Barbados exchange, it became more efficient to trade on a single larger securities exchange outside the Caribbean. This prompted the move to the Toronto exchange. Other Barbadian multinational firms and insurance companies have also made the decision to sell to Canadian interests. Yet others have failed or have been bought by regional or foreign interests.
The transformation of Sagicor has arguably made it a stronger company, by virtue of the extraordinary growth which the listing in Toronto has made possible. When the company was first listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange just six years ago its assets were a little short of US$9 billion; today it has grown to two and a half times that size. Backed by assets and reserves in the Canadian financial market, its capacity to cover risks may be even higher than the growth in its assets suggests. In addition, operating under the surveillance of the highly-regarded Canadian Office for Supervision of Financial Institutions lends Sagicor a degree of credibility beyond what Barbados and the rest of the Caribbean can offer. It was from that Canadian institution that the region learned supervisory skills.
Although the number of Barbadian-owned multinationals has dwindled, the services they once provided are still available. The Barbados Mutual Life Assurance Society is no more, but Sagicor Life provides Jamaicans, Barbadians and others in the Caribbean with the full range of insurance products available in the North American market. Commercial banks have curtailed personal banking services in favour of online banking and credit and debit cards, leaving credit unions and other non-banks as the main providers of face-to-face services. A wide variety of new trade and distributional channels are replacing the Caribbean’s traditional trading, wholesale and retailing businesses.
It may be that not much has been lost with the demise of the household names of the twentieth century, except the pride of local ownership.
DeLisle Worrell is a former governor of the Central Bank of Barbados. His Economic Letters may be found under “Commentary” at DeLisleWorrell.com.
ChatGPT has predicted the end-of-year prices of three major cryptocurrencies: XRP, Shiba Inu, and Bitcoin Cash.
The AI chatbot believes that $XRP can hit a high of $15, almost 600% up from its current price of $2.15. This could be thanks to increasing $XRP adoption and possible ETF approvals.
Recently, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) approved the launch of a spot XRP ETF on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Also, the SEC is expected to approve an $XRP ETF in the US as well.
Plus, around 2,700 wallets now hold more than 1M $XRP, which is the highest level of adoption seen to date. This shows increasing global corporate interest in the Ripple-based payment crypto.
Keep reading to find out GPT’s predictions for the other two tokens, our take on its predictive abilities, and why, despite being a good option for research, it doesn’t stack up to trading tools like Snorter Token, arguably the most powerful sniping bot on the market.
ChatGPT believes Shiba may hit $0.00008–$0.00012 by the end of the year. The asset is currently trading at $0.00001160, which means it would see a 10x rise according to GPT’s prediction.
While it may seem steep, increasing adoption of Shiba’s Layer 2 solution, Shibarium, alongside token burn events may propel the coin to new highs.
On the other hand, GPT has made a more modest prediction for Bitcoin Cash ($BCH), expecting it to reach around $1,200-$1,500 by the end of 2025, a 3x increase from the current price of $464.
$BCH has already moved more than 30% in the last 2 months, showing good bullish momentum. So, it’s absolutely possible for the asset to close the year somewhere near to ChatGPT’s predictions.
While the predicted numbers may seem outrageous to some, they aren’t exactly unfathomable.
Crypto markets are known for their crazy directional moves, and with several bullish legislative and institutional signals flaring up, ChatGPT’s predictions may prove to be pretty accurate.
Here’s the kicker: while ChatGPT can provide pretty educated price analysis based on current market trends and sentiment, it can’t execute trades on your behalf, let alone keep you safe from any dangers that come with trading meme coins.
That’s where Snorter Bot, powered by the Snorter Token, becomes a sight to behold.
Snorter Token ($SNORT) is the crypto behind Snorter Bot, a new Telegram-based trading bot that aims to provide retail meme coin degens a level playing field alongside whales and institutions.
Snorter’s biggest selling point stands in its advanced trading tools and its ability to snipe the best meme coins as soon as they’re listed on exchanges.
This is a game-changing feature because early snipes are usually the ones that capture massive gains before the broader market tags along.
Another huge benefit of using Snorter Bot is low trading fees.
Unlike the competition, such as Banana Gun and Bonk Bot, which charge a minimum of 1%, Snorter Bot clamps it down to just 0.85%. Thanks to this, you’ll retain more of your profits when trading.
Snorter Bot’s security is top of the ladder, too. For starters, your swaps are routed through a private Solana RPC infrastructure, which ensures priority execution and front-running protection.
Snorter Bot also uses MEV-resistant relays, which will safeguard you against sandwich attacks.
For those unaware, sandwich attacks are incredibly dangerous and used by malicious actors to exploit price slippage, which ends up costing you more per transaction.
According to our $SNORT price prediction, the Snorter Token could be the next crypto to explode, seeing as it’s expected to surge 3,290% and reach $3.25 by 2030.
Much of this growth is down to Snorter’s trading features and tight security, which will keep the $SNORT token in high demand. However, we must also consider the potential of the overall crypto trading bot market.
It was valued at a whopping $1.2B in 2023. More importantly for our analysis, it’s expected to reach $4.5B by 2030, with a CAGR of 15.6%.
Another reason for Snorter’s exponential growth would be its Telegram roots. After all, it’s an insanely popular platform among traders, who make up a fair chunk to its 950M active monthly users.
So, in addition to giving you access to one of the best trading bots going around, buying $SNORT could also prove to be a good crypto flip once the token presale ends.
To learn more about the project, check out its whitepaper. You can also join its X and Instagram channels for regular updates and communication.
Disclaimer: While there’s no second-guessing $SNORT’s value proposition, bear in mind that investments in crypto are subject to market risks. Always do your own research before investing. This article isn’t financial advice.
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Southern Cross Gold (ASX:SX2) has received conditional approval to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange
The company continues to its ASX listing and operates within the ASX 300 and All Ordinaries indices
Sunday Creek Project underscores dual-metal value with gold and antimony mineralization
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (ASX:SX2) operates within the materials sector, a presence on the ASX 300 and the broader All Ordinaries of the Australia share market. The company has announced receipt of conditional approval to graduate from the TSX Venture Exchange to a listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, a move that aligns with its growing strategic significance in the global mining landscape. SX2 will retain its listing on the ASX, allowing Australian market participants continued exposure to its performance.
TSX Listing Approval and Strategic Dual-Market Access
The conditional listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange expands Southern Cross Gold’s visibility within North American markets. This development reflects the growing relevance of SX2’s primary asset, the Sunday Creek Project, located north of Melbourne. Final listing on the TSX remains contingent upon standard procedural requirements, after which the company will delist from the TSX Venture Exchange and commence trading on the TSX under the symbol SXGC.
Sunday Creek Project and Mineral Profile
The Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project represents a significant exploration and development effort focused on a high-grade dual-metal system. Situated in a region known for its mineral-rich geology, the project features a unique “Golden Ladder” structure. This pattern of mineralization has been tracked from surface to over a kilometer underground, extending along a multi-kilometre strike.
The combined presence of gold and antimony sets Sunday Creek apart. Antimony, which has gained geopolitical significance following export restrictions from key producers, adds strategic weight to the project’s output. While gold remains the dominant economic driver, the antimony content offers an additional layer of relevance, particularly in the context of defense and technology applications.
Positioning Within Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Southern Cross Gold has drawn increased attention due to its inclusion in the United States Defense Industrial Base Consortium and its alignment with legislative updates under the AUKUS framework. These developments position SX2 as a contributor to Western supply chains for critical materials, especially antimony. With key metals like antimony now prioritized for domestic sourcing by multiple governments, Sunday Creek’s dual-metal structure places it in a favorable supply position.
Exploration Activity and Land
The company controls a sizable free land package in the Sunday Creek area, which supports long-term exploration and operational flexibility. An extensive drill program, expected to progress through the third quarter of 2025, reflects ongoing efforts to define and expand the resource base. Drilling to date has yielded consistently mineralized intercepts, strengthening the project’s geological continuity.
Technical Attributes and Metallurgical Efficiency
Initial metallurgical assessments at Sunday Creek have demonstrated favorable characteristics for conventional processing. The mineralization is classified as non-refractory, which supports efficient gold recovery via gravity separation and flotation techniques. These processing efficiencies contribute to the feasibility of long-term extraction while maintaining a lower environmental and operational footprint.
Dividend Relevance Within Corporate Framework
Although Southern Cross Gold remains primarily focused on exploration and project development, its presence in indices like the ASX 300 and All Ordinaries places it among companies often observed for future generating. Entities within these indices are frequently monitored in relation to asx dividend stocks, particularly as they progress toward operational maturity and production phases.
Market and Expansion Path
Southern Cross Gold’s advancements underline a broader trend in the resource sector toward securing diversified listings and engaging cross-jurisdictional bases. The TSX approval and ongoing development at Sunday Creek reinforce the company’s alignment with structural shifts in critical mineral demand and the importance of secure, scalable exploration assets across politically stable jurisdictions.
The XRP
price has entered a consolidation phase following its 600% surge in 2024,
currently trading at almost $2.16 as of Thursday, June 19, 2025. This
represents a slight decline of 0.11% in the past 24 hours, with the
cryptocurrency maintaining relative stability amid broader market uncertainty.
The
current XRP news landscape is dominated by ongoing settlement
discussions between Ripple and the SEC, creating a complex environment for
price movement analysis.
Moreover, the most up-to-date XRP price predictions for 2025 and beyond suggest that the crypto may soon end current consolidation and reach a new ATH.
XRP price
today reflects a market in transition, with the cryptocurrency
demonstrating resilience despite geopolitical tensions and regulatory
uncertainty. The token has maintained its position above the crucial $2.00
psychological support level, even as trading volumes fluctuate significantly
across major exchanges.
For one
XRP, the current price on Binance is $2.1545, and the price is moving within an
increasingly narrow range between the 50 and 200 EMAs.
XRP/USDT price today. Source: Tradingview.com
Recent
price action shows XRP trading within a narrow range between $2.15 and $2.35,
with technical indicators suggesting continued sideways movement.
The MACD indicator
displays a flat trend, indicating neither strong buying nor selling pressure in
the immediate term. This consolidation pattern follows months of price
stability after the dramatic rally that began in late 2024.
Trading
data reveals substantial volume spikes on certain exchanges, with Coinbase
experiencing an extraordinary 29,140.38% increase in XRP/USD trading volume,
reaching $246.20 million. This unusual activity coincides with increased
speculation around potential XRP exchange -traded fund approvals and
institutional accumulation patterns.
Technical
analysis reveals XRP has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern, suggesting a
potential breakout in either direction, though the timing and magnitude remain
uncertain.
Based on my
review of the XRP/USDT chart, the price is moving within a time- and
price-limited wedge (or triangle) pattern, with the lower boundary aligning
with the 200 EMA almost from the very beginning. The 50 EMA currently runs
through the middle of the channel, acting as a local resistance, while the
upper boundary is defined by a series of lower highs formed since this year’s
peak. A breakout from this formation, either upward or downward, could allow
XRP to regain some momentum.
XRP technical analysis. Source: Tradingview.com
Key support
levels are established at $1.79, with analysts noting that a break below this
threshold could trigger additional selling pressure and weaken the current
bullish outlook. Conversely, resistance sits at $2.34, where a decisive
break could signal the beginning of a new upward trend.
Related: XRP Price Could Reach $8 in 2025, According to Latest XRP/USDT Technical Prediction
The XRP
price prediction landscape presents mixed signals as the cryptocurrency
navigates through its current consolidation phase.
However, crypto
analyst Michael XBT, who accurately predicted XRP’s previous 600% rally,
suggests the cryptocurrency may be approaching the end of its sideway movement.
His analysis indicates XRP has been consolidating for seven months following
its massive surge, and the next major move could align with broader market
developments.
“Last year, I shared an XRP prediction that helped many ordinary people become millionaires.
The cabal didn’t like it.
They tried to stop me in various ways.
Yesterday, I posted another XRP prediction..
I wouldn’t be surprised if they try to stop me again when it plays out,” he commented.
Last year, I shared an XRP prediction that helped many ordinary people become millionaires.
The cabal didn’t like it.
They tried to stop me in various ways.
Yesterday, I posted another XRP prediction..
I wouldn’t be surprised if they try to stop me again when it plays out. https://t.co/49ZsoVxT1E
— Crypto Michael (@MichaelXBT) June 16, 2025
Short-term
price predictions from various analysts suggest:
The
ongoing Ripple vs SEC case continues to be a primary driver of XRP
price sentiment and market dynamics. Recent developments indicate both parties
are actively pursuing a settlement that could fundamentally alter XRP’s
regulatory landscape.
On June 17,
Ripple filed a Supplemental Letter urging Judge Analisa Torres to acknowledge
the negotiated settlement terms. The company emphasized that the SEC’s
commitment to provide “clear rules of the road” for the crypto
industry supports their request for settlement acknowledgment. This development represents a
significant shift from the adversarial relationship that has characterized the
case since 2020.
Just as I said…we can’t get an answer “anytime”. This week will be a good week 💪
Ripple has just filed a supplemental letter supporting the motion for an indicative ruling to Judge Analisa Torres pic.twitter.com/XNlaD9ofEf
— The Real Remi Relief 🙏✝️💪 (@RemiReliefX) June 17, 2025
The
settlement discussions involve reducing Ripple’s penalty from $125 million to
$50 million and lifting the permanent injunction that restricts institutional
XRP sales. Legal expert Bill Morgan suggests that if the SEC and Ripple
obtain the indicative ruling they’re seeking, the matter could be concluded
within several weeks.
The June
16 deadline for SEC status reports has passed, with the regulator
requesting an additional 60-day extension until August 15, 2025. This
extension allows more time for settlement negotiations while keeping the
appeals process on hold.
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Several
interconnected factors are currently influencing XRP price dynamics
beyond the regulatory landscape. The broader cryptocurrency market sentiment,
measured by the Fear & Greed Index at 48, indicates neutral territory with
total market capitalization at $3.26 trillion.
ETF
speculation has emerged as a significant catalyst for XRP trading
activity. Purpose Investments reportedly plans to launch Canada’s first spot
XRP ETF on June 18, 2025, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under ticker
XRPP3. Additionally, the SEC faces
deadlines on October 18 and 19 to make decisions on proposed XRP-based ETFs
from Grayscale and 21Shares.
Institutional
activity patterns suggest growing accumulation, with Ripple moving 498 million
XRP worth approximately $270 million to unknown wallets, stirring speculation
about strategic positioning. This movement coincides with increased
on-chain engagement and rising investor participation metrics.
The ISO
20022 standard implementation timeline also presents potential catalysts,
with the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Fedwire Funds Service scheduled to complete its
migration on July 14, 2025. This technical upgrade could enhance XRP’s
utility in cross-border payment systems.
Extended XRP
price prediction models present varying scenarios based on different
adoption and regulatory outcomes. Changelly forecasts suggest XRP could reach
minimum prices of $54.48 by January 2034 and maximum levels of $89.64 by
December 2034.
More
conservative projections from Telegaon align closely with Changelly’s
estimates, suggesting consistency among major forecasting platforms. These
long-term predictions assume continued growth in cross-border payment adoption
and favorable regulatory environments.
Scenario analysis indicates:
The XRP
price currently reflects a market in equilibrium, balancing regulatory
uncertainty against growing institutional interest and technical consolidation
patterns. At $2.16, XRP maintains critical support levels while awaiting
catalysts that could drive the next significant price movement.
Key factors
to monitor include the SEC settlement resolution timeline, ETF approval
decisions, and broader cryptocurrency market sentiment. The combination of
reduced trading volumes and tight price ranges suggests a period of
accumulation before the next major trend emerges.
Market
participants should focus on the August 15 SEC status report deadline and any
developments in the settlement negotiations, as these factors will likely
determine XRP’s near-term price trajectory. The cryptocurrency’s ability to
maintain current support levels while regulatory clarity emerges will be
crucial for sustained price appreciation.
The XRP
price has entered a consolidation phase following its 600% surge in 2024,
currently trading at almost $2.16 as of Thursday, June 19, 2025. This
represents a slight decline of 0.11% in the past 24 hours, with the
cryptocurrency maintaining relative stability amid broader market uncertainty.
The
current XRP news landscape is dominated by ongoing settlement
discussions between Ripple and the SEC, creating a complex environment for
price movement analysis.
Moreover, the most up-to-date XRP price predictions for 2025 and beyond suggest that the crypto may soon end current consolidation and reach a new ATH.
XRP price
today reflects a market in transition, with the cryptocurrency
demonstrating resilience despite geopolitical tensions and regulatory
uncertainty. The token has maintained its position above the crucial $2.00
psychological support level, even as trading volumes fluctuate significantly
across major exchanges.
For one
XRP, the current price on Binance is $2.1545, and the price is moving within an
increasingly narrow range between the 50 and 200 EMAs.
XRP/USDT price today. Source: Tradingview.com
Recent
price action shows XRP trading within a narrow range between $2.15 and $2.35,
with technical indicators suggesting continued sideways movement.
The MACD indicator
displays a flat trend, indicating neither strong buying nor selling pressure in
the immediate term. This consolidation pattern follows months of price
stability after the dramatic rally that began in late 2024.
Trading
data reveals substantial volume spikes on certain exchanges, with Coinbase
experiencing an extraordinary 29,140.38% increase in XRP/USD trading volume,
reaching $246.20 million. This unusual activity coincides with increased
speculation around potential XRP exchange -traded fund approvals and
institutional accumulation patterns.
Technical
analysis reveals XRP has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern, suggesting a
potential breakout in either direction, though the timing and magnitude remain
uncertain.
Based on my
review of the XRP/USDT chart, the price is moving within a time- and
price-limited wedge (or triangle) pattern, with the lower boundary aligning
with the 200 EMA almost from the very beginning. The 50 EMA currently runs
through the middle of the channel, acting as a local resistance, while the
upper boundary is defined by a series of lower highs formed since this year’s
peak. A breakout from this formation, either upward or downward, could allow
XRP to regain some momentum.
XRP technical analysis. Source: Tradingview.com
Key support
levels are established at $1.79, with analysts noting that a break below this
threshold could trigger additional selling pressure and weaken the current
bullish outlook. Conversely, resistance sits at $2.34, where a decisive
break could signal the beginning of a new upward trend.
Related: XRP Price Could Reach $8 in 2025, According to Latest XRP/USDT Technical Prediction
The XRP
price prediction landscape presents mixed signals as the cryptocurrency
navigates through its current consolidation phase.
However, crypto
analyst Michael XBT, who accurately predicted XRP’s previous 600% rally,
suggests the cryptocurrency may be approaching the end of its sideway movement.
His analysis indicates XRP has been consolidating for seven months following
its massive surge, and the next major move could align with broader market
developments.
“Last year, I shared an XRP prediction that helped many ordinary people become millionaires.
The cabal didn’t like it.
They tried to stop me in various ways.
Yesterday, I posted another XRP prediction..
I wouldn’t be surprised if they try to stop me again when it plays out,” he commented.
Last year, I shared an XRP prediction that helped many ordinary people become millionaires.
The cabal didn’t like it.
They tried to stop me in various ways.
Yesterday, I posted another XRP prediction..
I wouldn’t be surprised if they try to stop me again when it plays out. https://t.co/49ZsoVxT1E
— Crypto Michael (@MichaelXBT) June 16, 2025
Short-term
price predictions from various analysts suggest:
The
ongoing Ripple vs SEC case continues to be a primary driver of XRP
price sentiment and market dynamics. Recent developments indicate both parties
are actively pursuing a settlement that could fundamentally alter XRP’s
regulatory landscape.
On June 17,
Ripple filed a Supplemental Letter urging Judge Analisa Torres to acknowledge
the negotiated settlement terms. The company emphasized that the SEC’s
commitment to provide “clear rules of the road” for the crypto
industry supports their request for settlement acknowledgment. This development represents a
significant shift from the adversarial relationship that has characterized the
case since 2020.
Just as I said…we can’t get an answer “anytime”. This week will be a good week 💪
Ripple has just filed a supplemental letter supporting the motion for an indicative ruling to Judge Analisa Torres pic.twitter.com/XNlaD9ofEf
— The Real Remi Relief 🙏✝️💪 (@RemiReliefX) June 17, 2025
The
settlement discussions involve reducing Ripple’s penalty from $125 million to
$50 million and lifting the permanent injunction that restricts institutional
XRP sales. Legal expert Bill Morgan suggests that if the SEC and Ripple
obtain the indicative ruling they’re seeking, the matter could be concluded
within several weeks.
The June
16 deadline for SEC status reports has passed, with the regulator
requesting an additional 60-day extension until August 15, 2025. This
extension allows more time for settlement negotiations while keeping the
appeals process on hold.
You may also like: Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin at $1 Million by 2030 as Economic Crisis Looms. How High Can BTC Price Go?
Several
interconnected factors are currently influencing XRP price dynamics
beyond the regulatory landscape. The broader cryptocurrency market sentiment,
measured by the Fear & Greed Index at 48, indicates neutral territory with
total market capitalization at $3.26 trillion.
ETF
speculation has emerged as a significant catalyst for XRP trading
activity. Purpose Investments reportedly plans to launch Canada’s first spot
XRP ETF on June 18, 2025, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under ticker
XRPP3. Additionally, the SEC faces
deadlines on October 18 and 19 to make decisions on proposed XRP-based ETFs
from Grayscale and 21Shares.
Institutional
activity patterns suggest growing accumulation, with Ripple moving 498 million
XRP worth approximately $270 million to unknown wallets, stirring speculation
about strategic positioning. This movement coincides with increased
on-chain engagement and rising investor participation metrics.
The ISO
20022 standard implementation timeline also presents potential catalysts,
with the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Fedwire Funds Service scheduled to complete its
migration on July 14, 2025. This technical upgrade could enhance XRP’s
utility in cross-border payment systems.
Extended XRP
price prediction models present varying scenarios based on different
adoption and regulatory outcomes. Changelly forecasts suggest XRP could reach
minimum prices of $54.48 by January 2034 and maximum levels of $89.64 by
December 2034.
More
conservative projections from Telegaon align closely with Changelly’s
estimates, suggesting consistency among major forecasting platforms. These
long-term predictions assume continued growth in cross-border payment adoption
and favorable regulatory environments.
Scenario analysis indicates:
The XRP
price currently reflects a market in equilibrium, balancing regulatory
uncertainty against growing institutional interest and technical consolidation
patterns. At $2.16, XRP maintains critical support levels while awaiting
catalysts that could drive the next significant price movement.
Key factors
to monitor include the SEC settlement resolution timeline, ETF approval
decisions, and broader cryptocurrency market sentiment. The combination of
reduced trading volumes and tight price ranges suggests a period of
accumulation before the next major trend emerges.
Market
participants should focus on the August 15 SEC status report deadline and any
developments in the settlement negotiations, as these factors will likely
determine XRP’s near-term price trajectory. The cryptocurrency’s ability to
maintain current support levels while regulatory clarity emerges will be
crucial for sustained price appreciation.
