The post Ethereum ICO Whale Turns $12K Into Millions appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News An early backer of Ethereum, identified as 0xd64A, sold 11,552 ETH for about $23.42 million at roughly $2,027 per coin in the last hour. This investor originally bought 38,800 ETH during the 2014 ICO for just $12,000, when the price was around $0.31 per token. Today, that original position is worth around $79.5 million, showing …

The post Fear Index Hits 10 as Pepeto Fills Faster While ETH and XRP Battle Key Levels appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market moves fast, and finding the best crypto to buy now means paying attention to what is changing right now. While older DeFi projects deal with internal upgrades and governance battles, newer tokens focused on real trading tools are pulling in serious capital.  Pepeto has raised more than $8 million and is approaching …

The post Crypto Crash Alert: Bitcoin, Ethereum Drop as Iran War Sparks Market Panic appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market is flashing a clear warning, and this time, it’s not just technicals driving the move. Bitcoin price has slipped to $68,670, Ethereum price has dropped near $2,050, and over $336 million in liquidations have already been triggered as geopolitical tensions escalate. The catalyst? A sharp deterioration in the US–Iran conflict, which is …

The post Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Downside Risk Ahead of $15.58B Options Expiry Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A large batch of Bitcoin and Ethereum options is set to expire this Friday, with total value crossing $15.58B billion as per Deribit insights. This marks one of the largest single-day expiries of the year and will take place at 8:00 UTC. The put/call ratios stand at 0.63 for Bitcoin and 0.57 for Ethereum, showing …

The post Pepeto Draws Record Capital as $13.5B Options Expire on Deribit While SOL and ADA Recover appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News $13.5 billion in crypto options expire on Deribit today, the largest settlement of Q1 2026, and the forced position adjustments are sending capital toward the best crypto presale with real products behind it.  The drop is setting the stage for what comes next, and the wallets that position during the reset collect the biggest returns. …

The post Tether Picks KPMG for USDT Audit appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether has confirmed that KPMG will audit its $185 billion USDT reserves, ending speculation about the unnamed “Big Four” firm. The audit will go beyond BDO Italia’s monthly attestations and review assets, liabilities, and internal controls. Tether also hired PwC to prepare its systems ahead of the review. The move comes as the company plans …

The post Brazil Signs Law Allowing Seizure of Bitcoin and Crypto Linked to Crime appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Brazil has passed a new law allowing authorities to freeze, seize, and liquidate digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tied to serious crimes. However, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the bill, expanding enforcement powers and redirecting seized crypto to public security funding. Brazil Law Allows Seizure of Bitcoin and Digital Assets According to Law No. 15.358, …

The post David Sacks Steps Down: Has the Clarity Act Lost Its Most Powerful Ally? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News David Sacks has stepped down from his role as the White House’s AI and crypto czar after his term as a Special Government Employee expired.  “We’ve accomplished a lot in the first year, but the President wants to keep the pedal to the metal on everything tech. That’s exactly what we will do,” Sackssaid. Behind …

The post Brazil Passes Law to Use Seized Crypto for Public Security appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Brazil has passed a major new law to fight organized crime, which President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed this Tuesday. The law lets judges freeze, seize, and even liquidate digital assets like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies linked to serious criminal activity. It also allows courts to approve early sales of these assets if needed. …

The post David Sacks Steps Down as AI & Crypto Czar appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News David Sacks has stepped down from his position as the White House’s AI and cryptocurrency advisor after serving the maximum time allowed for a special government employee, a role capped at 130 working days per year under U.S. rules. He will now serve as co‑chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, …