Pi Network’s (PI) Rally Comes to an End With Massive 10% Daily Drop
PI was brutally rejected at $0.20.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/30/2026, 8:39:39 AM
Ripple opens Dubai HQ to double Middle East and Africa team amid demand surge
Ripple has expanded its presence in the UAE by opening a new Middle East and Africa headquarters in Dubai, increasing its capacity to grow its regional operations. According to Ripple, the office is based in the Dubai International Financial Centre…
By Rony Roy 4/30/2026, 8:37:03 AM
Bybit Removed from Malaysia Watchlist After Regulator Talks
The post Bybit Removed from Malaysia Watchlist After Regulator Talks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bybit CEO Ben Zhou said the exchange has been removed from the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Investor Alert List after constructive engagement and full alignment with local regulatory requirements. The development follows earlier...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/30/2026, 8:36:55 AM
Mezo Launches Mezo Prime as Bullish Deploys 250 BTC Into Yield Vaults
Mezo has launched an institutional-grade product designed to help corporate treasuries earn yield and access lending on their bitcoin holdings. Key Takeaways: Mezo and Anchorage Digital Bank launched Mezo Prime to provide bitcoin yield to corporate treasuries. Over 1,000,000 bitcoin currently sitting idle in custody can now access protocol yield...
By Terence Zimwara 4/30/2026, 8:30:22 AM
Meteora reports $1.5 million OTC scam loss in Q1 MET report
Meteora reported a $1.5M OTC scam loss during MET buybacks, while Q1 cash flow reached $18.3M and treasury closed at $32.8M.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/30/2026, 8:26:43 AM
Solana Partners with South Korea’s Shinhan Card
The post Solana Partners with South Korea’s Shinhan Card appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Korea’s largest credit card issuer, Shinhan Card, has signed a strategic MOU with the Solana Foundation to test stablecoin payments on Solana’s testnet. The project focuses on real-world customer and merchant transactions to evaluate speed,...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/30/2026, 8:25:17 AM
Why is Bitcoin Down Today? BTC Price Predictio & Market Analysis
As the world’s leading digital asset experiences another volatile stretch, investors are scrambling to understand the “why” behind the latest dip. In the fast-paced world of crypto, price action is rarely dictated by a single event. Today’s downward pressure is based on 4 different factors, including geopolitical shocks, shifting institutional...
By N/A 4/30/2026, 8:24:31 AM
US Will Not Sell Its 300,000 BTC Says Eric Trump as Sovereign Accumulation Story Takes Shape
The post US Will Not Sell Its 300,000 BTC Says Eric Trump as Sovereign Accumulation Story Takes Shape appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The conversation around Bitcoin at the Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas took a decisive turn this week after Eric Trump confirmed that the U.S. government is sitting on a massive stash of Bitcoin, and isn’t...
By Debashree Patra 4/30/2026, 8:16:26 AM
Solana joins South Korea’s Shinhan Card to test stablecoin payments
Shinhan Card has entered a partnership with the Solana Foundation to develop and test stablecoin-based payment systems on blockchain infrastructure. According to a press release from Shinhan Card, the company has begun an advanced proof-of-concept this year to simulate real-world…
By Rony Roy 4/30/2026, 8:11:26 AM
Kite Launches Kite Chain and Kite Agent Passport, Enabling Autonomous AI Agent Payments
Kite Launches Kite Chain and Kite Agent Passport, Enabling Autonomous AI Agent Payments
By Chainwire 4/30/2026, 8:09:07 AM
'Slighly Above Zero': Veteran Trader Mulls About Ultimate XRP Bottom
Veteran commodities trader Peter Brandt is reigniting his long-standing feud with the XRP community.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/30/2026, 8:07:03 AM
South Korea Ramps Up 2027 Crypto Tax Prep Amid Abolition Calls
South Korea’s tax authority has begun preparations to implement its 20-22% tax on crypto income starting next year, fast-tracking the development of a tax base and tracking system to end years of delays for the Income Tax Act. Related Reading: Japan Regulators Target Crypto Deals In Real Estate With New Guidance NTS Begins 2027 Crypto […]
By Rubmar Garcia 4/30/2026, 8:00:49 AM
Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation
Fidelity Digital Assets says Bitcoin’s latest drawdown has pushed the market into a zone that has historically aligned with accumulation phases, even as its momentum signal remains negative and broader crypto risk appetite stays narrow. In its Signals Report Q2 2026, Fidelity’s research team described a market still working through a corrective...
By Jake Simmons 4/30/2026, 8:00:33 AM
LBank Launches Global Trading Competition with $100,000 Prize Pool
LBank Launches Global Trading Competition with $100,000 Prize Pool
By Chainwire 4/30/2026, 8:00:22 AM
South Korea’s Hashed secures ADGM license to enter Middle East crypto market
South Korea-based crypto venture firm Hashed has secured regulatory approval to operate from Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its presence into the Middle East’s regulated financial zone. According to a company announcement, Hashed’s group entity, Hashed Global Management Limited, has…
By Rony Roy 4/30/2026, 7:55:53 AM
XRP Sentiment Spikes, But Leverage Flush Signals Caution, Not Breakout—What’s Next?
The post XRP Sentiment Spikes, But Leverage Flush Signals Caution, Not Breakout—What’s Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP price has been under significant upward pressure over the past few days, particularly after hitting a local high of $1.44. On the other hand, XRP’s social sentiment has surged to one of its highest levels in...
By Sahana Vibhute 4/30/2026, 7:51:22 AM
Dogecoin zooms 10%, breaking away from bitcoin as open interest hits a yearly peak
Open interest in DOGE-tracked futures climbed to 15.36 billion tokens, a sign that traders are adding fresh leverage as the memecoin’s price surges.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/30/2026, 7:50:52 AM
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial races toward 62 billion token unlock with near-unanimous vote
Proposal introduces vesting for 40.7 billion insider tokens after 2-year cliff, even as voting power remains concentrated among a handful of large holders
By Sam Reynolds 4/30/2026, 7:49:21 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Mega-Rally Continues: 3 Price Levels to Watch Next
Dogecoin's breakout was just a fluke, at least for now: the rally continues.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/30/2026, 7:45:00 AM
Why Crypto Market Is Down Today? BTC, ETH, XRP Fall After FOMC Meeting
The post Why Crypto Market Is Down Today? BTC, ETH, XRP Fall After FOMC Meeting appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto market is down today as the Federal Reserve reinforces a “no rush to cut” stance, tightening expectations around liquidity. Despite holding rates steady, the central bank pointed to prolonged restrictive conditions, which...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 4/30/2026, 7:45:00 AM
ADA price Holds $0.24 as IO Submits $46.8M Roadmap While Pepeto Targets 150x Returns Ahead Of Launch
The post ADA price Holds $0.24 as IO Submits $46.8M Roadmap While Pepeto Targets 150x Returns Ahead Of Launch appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano news just hit a new chapter. Input Output Global submitted nine treasury proposals totaling $46.8 million for 2026, voting runs through May 24, and Leios is set to deliver a 10x to 65x...
By PR Manager 4/30/2026, 7:35:44 AM
Who Owns the Stack: From Bitcoin to AI, the Race for Power Is Going Off-Grid
The AI boom has increased demand exponentially, requiring cutting-edge infrastructure and high-efficiency technology to support grid resilience, ultimately reshaping how the digital future is built. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data,...
By Guest Author 4/30/2026, 7:30:14 AM
XRP traders turn bullish as Rakuten points go live
XRP sentiment rose after Rakuten Wallet enabled points conversion, spot trading and payments across millions of merchants in Japan.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/30/2026, 7:28:38 AM
OKX launches agent payments protocol for full AI-driven transactions
Crypto exchange OKX has launched an open protocol designed to let AI agents carry out full business transactions, extending machine payments into end-to-end commercial activity. According to OKX, the Agent Payments Protocol enables AI systems to handle not only payments…
By Rony Roy 4/30/2026, 7:09:25 AM
Meta rolls out stablecoin payouts for creators in Philippines, Colombia
The latest stablecoin move comes years after Meta first dipped its toes into stablecoins through Libra in 2019, before scrapping the plans in 2022 due to regulatory pushback.
By Stephen Katte 4/30/2026, 7:05:02 AM
Americans Lose $2,100,000,000 in One Year As Social Media Scammers Hack Accounts, Target Victims With Ads: FTC
US regulators say people lost more money on scams perpetrated using social media than through any other medium last year. New data based on reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) show that in 2025, nearly 30% of the people who lost money to a scam said that the scheme started on social media. Losses […] The post Americans Lose...
By Rhodilee Jean Dolor 4/30/2026, 7:04:31 AM
US Senator Tillis to push Senate Banking vote on stalled crypto bill
Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the Senate’s version of the CLARITY Act has “made a lot of progress,” and it was time for lawmakers to vote on advancing the bill.
By Jesse Coghlan 4/30/2026, 7:04:05 AM
Celsius Founder Lands $10 Million FTC Settlement—And A Crypto Ban For Life
Alex Mashinsky, the founder of the crypto lender Celsius, has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The high-profile case stems from allegations that Mashinsky and Celsius violated multiple areas of federal law, including claims tied to securities and commodities rules. Celsius Founder’s New Limits Under the terms described in the...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/30/2026, 7:00:09 AM
W Group Advances European Expansion as White Tech Obtains MiCA Authorization
April 29, 2026 — Zagreb, Croatia. WHITE TECH, part of the W Group ecosystem and majority-owned by Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, has received authorization from the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (HANFA) to operate as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)...
By DailyCoin Team 4/30/2026, 7:00:00 AM
Aptos Price Forecast: Recovery challenges key resistance amid fragile sentiment
Aptos (APT) trades above $1.00 at press time on Thursday, extending gains after a 2% jump the previous day. The recovery aligns with the Aptos and OKX partnership in the Agent Payments Protocol, enabling full-scale commerce features in the agentic economy.
By N/A 4/30/2026, 7:00:00 AM
Ripple (XRP) Drops Major Announcement for Middle East and Africa Clients
The company said the region has become one of its most important in the past several years.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/30/2026, 6:57:31 AM
Exclusive: Crypto CEO Breaks Down Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fell After Fed’s Shock Decision
The post Exclusive: Crypto CEO Breaks Down Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fell After Fed’s Shock Decision appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but the decision itself was almost beside the point. What rattled crypto markets was a single phrase buried in the policy statement that traders and...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/30/2026, 6:54:06 AM
Meta taps USDC to power creator payments through Solana and Polygon
Meta has begun offering select creators the option to receive payouts in USDC, expanding its payments model into blockchain-based transfers. According to a support page published by Meta Platforms, eligible creators can receive USDC directly into crypto wallets operating on…
By Rony Roy 4/30/2026, 6:50:04 AM
Bitcoin ETF Inflow Stops After $2.1B Run, Outflows Cross $490M
The post Bitcoin ETF Inflow Stops After $2.1B Run, Outflows Cross $490M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have now recorded their third straight day of outflows, with total withdrawals crossing $490 million. Following this selling pressure, Bitcoin price dropped 3% after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates...
By Rizwan Ansari 4/30/2026, 6:42:55 AM
Breaking: Ripple Expands Its Presence in Middle East with New HQ
Enterprise blockchain firm Ripple is significantly expanding its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations by launching a new regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
By Alex Dovbnya 4/30/2026, 6:35:48 AM
SOL Quantum Defense Plan Lands as Foundation Picks Falcon Scheme and Pepeto Presale Eyes the Listing That Closes the Window
The post SOL Quantum Defense Plan Lands as Foundation Picks Falcon Scheme and Pepeto Presale Eyes the Listing That Closes the Window appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Solana price prediction outlook strengthened on April 27 after the Solana Foundation published its full post-quantum migration plan, picking the Falcon scheme as the path...
By PR Manager 4/30/2026, 6:35:48 AM
FBI crackdown hits crypto pig butchering networks, 276 arrested
An FBI-led global enforcement effort targeting crypto pig butchering schemes has led to the arrest of 276 suspects and the disruption of nine crypto scam centers tied to investment fraud operations. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the operation…
By Rony Roy 4/30/2026, 6:35:11 AM
Ripple expands headquarters in Dubai’s financial hub as regional demand accelerates
Ripple's expansion in Dubai underscores the Middle East's growing influence in the blockchain sector, potentially reshaping global finance dynamics. The post Ripple expands headquarters in Dubai’s financial hub as regional demand accelerates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/30/2026, 6:34:51 AM
Stable Sea adds WisdomTree tokenized Treasury fund for corporate cash management
Stable Sea added WisdomTree’s WTGXX fund, giving firms access to tokenized Treasury yield for idle cash management.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/30/2026, 6:33:58 AM
Ouch. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield just hit 5% and bitcoin may pay the price
Hawkish dissent within the Federal Reserve, elevated oil prices and rising long-term inflation expectations are pushing bond yields higher.
By Omkar Godbole 4/30/2026, 6:31:57 AM
Kambi Commits to 100% AI-Traded World Cup as Q1 Bet Automation Hits 60%
Regulated B2B sportsbook supplier Kambi reported Q1 2026 EBITDA up 63.5% on the year. CEO Werner Bercher repeated his assertion that the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup will be priced and risk-managed by its AI trading system, with a new data point supporting his statement – Q1 bet automation is already at 60% across the […]
By Luci Kelemen 4/30/2026, 6:30:54 AM
Bitcoin Could Free Businesses From Bank Control, CEO Says
Twenty One Capital holds 43,514 Bitcoin worth roughly $3.3 billion — and its CEO wants the world to know why. Related Reading: Bitcoin Transparency Gets A Boost As Dorsey’s Block Unveils Reserve Proof A Direct Attack On Card Networks Jack Mallers took the stage at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference with one clear message: the payment […]
By Christian Encila 4/30/2026, 6:30:07 AM
Ripple Expands Dubai Presence with New MEA Headquarters
The post Ripple Expands Dubai Presence with New MEA Headquarters appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple is strengthening its Middle East strategy by expanding its regional headquarters in Dubai’s DIFC, a key global financial hub known for its strong regulatory framework and growing fintech ecosystem. The move builds on Ripple’s early...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/30/2026, 6:17:45 AM
Crypto Slides as Fed Holds Rates in Rarely Split Decision, Dimming Hopes for Cuts
Bitcoin slipped below $75,000 after the Fed held rates at 3.5% to 3.75% in a rare 8-4 vote, cooling hopes for faster cuts as inflation and leadership uncertainty weigh on crypto markets. The post Crypto Slides as Fed Holds Rates in Rarely Split Decision, Dimming Hopes for Cuts appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/30/2026, 6:06:45 AM
XRP Goes Mainstream in Japan with Rakuten Integration
Rakuten Wallet has officially launched XRP spot trading and real-world payment functionalities.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/30/2026, 6:05:56 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA extends losses as bearish signals emerge
Cardano (ADA) price is trading at $0.244 on Thursday after falling over 3% so far this week. ADA’s on-chain and derivatives data hint at a mild bearish tilt with declining social dominance and increasing short bets.
By N/A 4/30/2026, 6:03:19 AM
Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high
Crypto sold off across the board with bitcoin down 2.1% and ether off 3.4% as Brent crude surged 7.1% to $126 a barrel on reports President Trump is being briefed on military options for Iran.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/30/2026, 6:02:31 AM
Is Bitcoin's four-year cycle dead?
Is the legendary boom-and-bust rhythm of Bitcoin finally breaking down, or are traders misreading the market? After surging to $126,000 and then dropping nearly 50% in a matter of months, Bitcoin is challenging one of its most trusted narratives: the four-year cycle.
By N/A 4/30/2026, 6:00:00 AM
WLFI drops 14% as controversial token unlock goes to vote
The proposal to unlock more than 62 billion WLFI tokens over four to five years has 99.95% approval but is still facing backlash on X.
By N/A 4/30/2026, 5:56:28 AM
Stripe Unveils Major Treasury Upgrade at Stripe Sessions
The post Stripe Unveils Major Treasury Upgrade at Stripe Sessions appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stripe has upgraded its Treasury platform at Stripe Sessions, enabling businesses to hold and manage funds in multiple currencies and stablecoins. The update also allows instant, free transfers between US businesses on Stripe and global...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/30/2026, 5:52:12 AM