The post Ripple News: Will XRP Become Europe’s Neutral Bridge? Italy’s Gold Grab Renews Debate appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A surprising political decision in Italy has triggered new discussions about Europe’s financial future and why Ripple’s XRP could become more important than ever. Over the weekend, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began pushing to bring Italy’s $300 billion gold reserves under full state control. Until now, much of that influence rested with the European …

The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Targets $97K After US Jobless Data Shocks Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is preparing for another potential bounce on the charts, just as fresh U.S. labor data sends mixed signals across financial markets. The combination of technical strength and macro uncertainty is creating a positive  environment for traders. BTC Holds Firm as Price Targets $96.8K Zone Bitcoin continues to move inside a tight consolidation range, but …

The post Russia to Include Crypto Payments in Balance-of-Payments Data appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Russia is moving to formally include cryptocurrency in its economic calculations. According to Russian media reports, Maxim Oreshkin, a top aide to President Vladimir Putin, said crypto should be reflected in the country’s balance-of-payments statistics.  At present, cross-border payments made with digital assets aren’t counted in official data, even though they influence the ruble and …

The post XRP ETF Inflows Near $1 Billion: Can Bulls Break the $2.28 Barrier? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After the successful launch of the first US spot XRP ETF, inflows have already near $900 million in just 13 trading days, with every single day closing in the green. But even with this strong demand, XRP’s price is down nearly 2% today. Meanwhile top chart analyst Ali Martinez believes XRP could climb toward $2.75 …

The post Crypto News: CZ Denies Trump Ties, But His Bitcoin Moment With Schiff Breaks the Internet appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) addressed several topics during his appearance at the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai on December 4. He cleared up rumors while also doubling down on his long-standing support for Bitcoin. CZ said he has “nothing to do with the Trump family,” dismissing online claims linking him to political collaborations. He …

The post Altcoin Market Enters Historic Buying Zone — 5 Coins to Watch Before the Next Breakout appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market’s spotlight remains firmly on Bitcoin, whose sharp swings have overshadowed the rest of the ecosystem. Altcoins, meanwhile, have spent most of this cycle stuck in a holding pattern—traders facing weeks of frustration, muted price action, and erratic capital rotations. But beneath this apparent calm, something is shifting. While Bitcoin displays parabolic strength, …

The post Top Crypto Analysis: BTC, ETH, and SOL Move in Institutional Sync as Liquidity Returns appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Top Crypto Analysis for December 2025 reveals a rare and powerful alignment across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, where price action is being driven less by retail sentiment and more by institutional liquidity flows and whales. While each asset holds its own technical levels, yet their synchronized behavior in 2025 signals a much deeper shift in …

The post BlackRock: Sovereign Funds Boost Bitcoin Buying Amid Price Dip appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News BlackRock CEO Larry Fink revealed that a number of unnamed sovereign funds have been steadily adding to their Bitcoin holdings. He said these funds increased their buying as Bitcoin pulled back from its $126,000 peak, picking up even more once the price slipped into the $80,000 range. Fink noted that their approach is gradual and …

The post Russia’s VTB Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank, has revealed plans to launch Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading in 2026. This move marks a major shift for the country’s traditional banking sector, which has been slow to embrace digital assets. The new platform is expected to give retail and institutional customers access to regulated crypto trading through one of Russia’s …

The post SOL to Revisit $100 Before Bounce? Smart Money Overlooks XRP for $TAP – The Next Big Thing? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News With the Fear & Greed Index below 20 (Extreme Fear), sentiment is at one of its lowest points. Hence, the Solana price declining to $100 before a significant bounce cannot be ruled out. Meanwhile, smart money overlooks the XRP coin for Digitap($TAP). On the one hand, this is proof that fundamentals often outlast market moods, …