Mondi Group: Strong Q1, Yet MNP Share Price JSE Stalls – Will the Break Come?

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Hackers Execute Biggest Digital Heist in Brazilian History

Law enforcement officials are investigating what they are calling the biggest digital heist in Brazilian history, where hackers stole about $140 million from Brazilian banks after paying a technology company employee only R$15,000 ($2,760) for his corporate credentials.

A São Paulo-based company called C&M Software, which connects fintechs and smaller banks to the Pix instant payment system and other Central Bank infrastructure in Brazil, was targeted. Criminals gained unauthorized access to the reserve accounts of six financial institutions.

Paulo Barbosa, the São Paulo police detective leading the investigation, stated at a press conference Thursday that “this is the biggest fraud suffered by financial institutions through the internet.”

The plot began when thieves approached João Nazareno Roque, an IT operator at C&M, outside a bar near his home in March.

Roque admitted to initially selling his system credentials for R$5,000, then receiving an additional R$10,000 to help develop the software that enabled the breach.

Police arrested the 30-year-old at his home in City Jaraguá. The attackers pretended to be the impacted banks and issued fake Pix transfer orders on June 30, local time.

Banking-as-a-service provider BMP was among the most affected, confirming losses exceeding R$400 million ($73.8 million) from its central bank reserve account. The company filed the first police report revealing the extent of the wider attack.

Criminals quickly used Latin American over-the-counter desks and exchanges to convert the stolen reais into cryptocurrency. Blockchain analysis by crypto expert ZachXBT shows that before authorities could freeze accounts, at least $30–40 million had been transferred into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether (USDT). The R$270 million ($49.8 million) held in one wallet has since been blocked.

Ripple: SEC’s Radio Silence Keeps XRP Face Down

Ripple (XRP) faces increasing downside risks, reflecting a decline in market sentiment. As of now, XRP is down more than 1 percent at $2.22, despite steady interest in the token, especially in the derivatives market.

The Open Interest (OI) for XRP futures stands at $4.61 billion, up 23.2 percent from its June low of $3.54 billion. OI represents the total value of all futures and options contracts that have not yet been closed or settled. A sustained rise in open interest indicates a growing risk-on sentiment when traders bet on future price increases.
XRP remains in limbo after the SEC stayed silent for another week in the Ripple case. Investors await the SEC’s decision on whether it will appeal the Programmatic Sales of XRP ruling.

The SEC has yet to comment on Ripple’s appeal after the company announced it would withdraw its cross-appeal. Regarding Judge Analisa Torres’ repeated denials of joint motions for an indicative ruling on settlement terms, the SEC has also remained silent.

The SEC’s closed meeting provided SEC Chair Paul Atkins and the Commissioners their first opportunity to vote on whether to dismiss the appeal. A formal announcement may be awaited until the closed meeting on July 10.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated: “Ripple is dropping our cross-appeal, and the SEC is expected to drop their appeal, as they’re doing.”
Exchanges now hold 3.41 billion XRP tokens, up nearly 4.4 percent from the 3.23 billion recorded on June 25.

The rise in exchange balances increases the risk to XRP’s price because investors are more likely to sell when transferring assets between exchanges, according to Glassnode data. Any potential recovery could be hindered by overwhelming selling pressure, which could reduce upward price movements if the uptrend persists. Monitoring this in the coming days and weeks remains crucial

FTX Stops Repayments in China, Russia, Afghanistan

FTX is asking the court to approve a plan that might prevent users in 49 countries where cryptocurrency is illegal from receiving billions in creditor repayments.

Three People Has Been Identified And Charged For The $400 Million FTX Hack Attack

Chinese users are reportedly responsible for 82% of the impacted claim value and may be disproportionately affected. In a court filing dated July 2, FTX proposed designating 49 nations as “Potentially Restricted Jurisdictions,” including China, Russia, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.

The FTX Trust will first seek legal opinions for each jurisdiction, and payouts will proceed if deemed legally permissible, even though claims from these regions will automatically be marked as “disputed.”

However, the Trust will formally notify affected creditors if legal advice indicates that disbursing funds would be in violation of local laws. Following this, impacted users will have forty-five days to submit a formal objection, which can include a challenge in a U.S. court.

Those affected by the proposal have reacted strongly. Some argue that it raises serious ethical concerns, despite the FTX Recovery Trust framing it as a legal compliance issue. One user on X commented, “FTX accepted users from China when things were fine.” Now, it seems unfair to completely dismiss their claims due to “restricted jurisdiction.”

He referred to creditors in the affected nations as “victims” who still need payment. “While mainland China does not support cryptocurrency trading, residents… are allowed to hold cryptocurrencies… The claims process uses USD for settlement… they are allowed to hold USD overseas,” stated another Chinese claimant who goes by the username “Will.”

Others felt despair; one user asked, “Is there anything that could be done? Or did they steal all of the money?” Sunil, an advocate for FTX creditors, questioned why wire transfer settlements are not supported.

Zeta Global (ZETA) Stock Rebounds Sharply After Prolonged Correction

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) is a leading AI-driven marketing tech firm focused on data-powered customer acquisition and engagement. After an eight-month correction, the stock is now showing signs of a strong rebound.

Zeta Global (ZETA) Technical Breakdown: Signs of Reversal After Brutal Drawdown

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) has shed 72% of its market value since its November 2024 peak, marking a steep seven-month correction. This drawdown follows a remarkable 834% rally over the preceding three years — a classic parabolic move now undergoing structural reversion.

Technically, momentum indicators are beginning to signal early-stage recovery. The MACD histogram has been ticking bullishly higher since last month, though the MACD lines remain bearishly crossed, suggesting caution in calling a confirmed trend shift. Meanwhile, the RSI remains directionless, hovering in neutral territory without offering a clear bias.

Notably, price action over the past month reflects a potential bottoming pattern, with ZETA rebounding over 50%. The rally now approaches a critical resistance zone at the $16 level, aligning with the golden Fibonacci ratio and a previously broken structural support — a key inflection point for bulls and bears alike.

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ZETA Stock Confronts Critical Resistance at 50-Week EMA — Eyes Set on Fibonacci Targets

Zeta Global (ZETA) is currently testing major resistance at the 50-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA), situated at $16.64 — a level that has historically acted as a dynamic barrier in broader trend cycles. A bullish breakout above this zone could open the path toward the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement at $21.30, followed by the golden ratio resistance at $28.50.

Momentum indicators continue to strengthen. The MACD histogram has been rising steadily for three consecutive months, and the MACD lines have now crossed bullishly, reinforcing positive momentum. Additionally, the EMAs remain in a golden crossover configuration, signaling a sustained mid-term bullish trend.

However, the RSI remains neutral, offering no clear directional bias at this stage — suggesting that price action at the $16.64 level will be pivotal in confirming whether the current rally has further legs.

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Where Does ZETA Stock Find Support? Key Levels to Watch Amid Ongoing Pullback

Zeta Global (ZETA) has entered a short-term correction over the past few days, now testing support at the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level at $15.31. If this level fails to hold, the next significant downside target lies at the 0.5 Fib support near $13.50. Additionally, the 50-day EMA at $14.16 offers dynamic support and could act as a cushion during further weakness.

On the momentum side, the MACD histogram has been ticking lower, suggesting growing bearish pressure, while the MACD lines are nearing a potential bearish crossover. Furthermore, the daily EMAs have formed a death cross, confirming a short- to mid-term bearish bias. Meanwhile, the RSI remains in neutral territory, offering no immediate reversal signal.

Taken together, ZETA sits at a technically significant juncture, with multiple support levels in play and momentum turning cautious.

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ZETA 4H Chart: Bearish Structure Intact, but Support May Trigger Short-Term Rebound

On the 4-hour chart, ZETA maintains a bearish short-term structure, with the EMAs displaying a death cross and the MACD lines crossing bearishly, both reinforcing downward momentum. The MACD histogram, however, has been fluctuating between bullish and bearish ticks, suggesting market indecision. Meanwhile, the RSI remains in neutral territory, providing no immediate directional signal.

That said, if the current support zone holds, ZETA could stage a relief rally toward the recent swing high at $18.18, and potentially extend the move toward the Fibonacci resistance at $21.30, before encountering stronger resistance and risk of a renewed correction.

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