The post Morpho Price Surges 20% After DeFi Unicorn Status And $2 Breakout appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Morpho price didn’t just wake up bullish, it kicked the door open. A sharp 20% intraday surge pushed Morpho price cleanly above the $2.0 resistance, and suddenly, a protocol once quietly building is now sitting in the spotlight with a “DeFi unicorn” badge stamped by France’s Ministry of Finance. Morpho Declared France’s First DeFi Unicorn …

The post Iran Declared the Strait of Hormuz “Completely Open” Bitcoin Jumps to $78K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After nearly two months of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, Iran finally declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels on April 17, 2026, sending a wave of relief across global markets.  Bitcoin responded almost instantly, jumping from around $75,000 to $78,000, a surge of nearly 5.2%, as investors rushed …

The post Bitcoin Price Surges as Crypto Market Turns Bullish on Macro Relief appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin price is back in the spotlight and not quietly either. After weeks of chop and hesitation, the broader crypto market flipped risk-on almost overnight, and suddenly, Bitcoin price is pushing into territory that traders were doubting just days ago. So what changed? Not the charts alone. This one’s macro-driven. Middle East Calm Sparks Risk-On …

The post How Do You Build Credibility With Your Early-Stage Crypto Project? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News It’s 2026, and crypto is still booming. Despite all the naysayers and skeptics who believed it was a bubble, crypto has managed to stand the test of time. Is it far more volatile than traditional finance? Sure, but it looks like the world is more than willing to accept the trade-off for the many benefits …

The post Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for $550M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has agreed to acquire crypto derivatives firm Bitnomial in a deal worth up to 550 million dollars, structured in cash and stock. The acquisition strengthens Kraken’s broader Payward ecosystem by adding a fully regulated U.S. derivatives stack that includes brokerage, clearing, and exchange services under one roof. The move …

The post Peter Schiff Fires Legal Warning at Michael Saylor Over Strategy’s STRC Stock appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy is facing fresh criticism as gold supporter and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff threatens him with upcoming Lawsuits. He called Strategy’s STRC stock “misleading” and warned it could lead to fraud claims.  He also said investors may face losses and even file lawsuits if dividends are cut or the stock falls.  Schiff …

The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Bulls Step In – Is SHIB Ready to Rally? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Shiba Inu has triggered a decisive breakout from a symmetrical triangle, with bulls stepping in aggressively and momentum building fast. After weeks of compression, the move is now unfolding with rising volume, putting SHIB at a critical breakout zone. With SHIB price already pushing higher, the setup is turning explosive. Can Shiba Inu (SHIB) extend …

The post HYPE Hits 2026 High After February Lows and HIP 4 Buzz appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to a 2026 high of $45, rising over 108% from its yearly low. The rally is driven by strong trading activity, rising RWA open interest of $2.3 billion, and record daily revenue since February. Market attention is also on the upcoming HIP-4 upgrade, which may introduce binary options trading. The …

The post Polkadot (DOT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can DOT Price Reach $60? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Polkadot crypto token is . Price predictions for 2026 range from $2.50 to $5.00. Structural adoption and interoperability narratives could push DOT toward $60 by 2030. Polkadot (DOT) remains one of the few Layer-0 blockchain networks focused on interoperability. Its architecture allows multiple blockchains to operate together while …

The post Strategy Bitcoin Position Reaches Break-Even Level appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Strategy formerly MicroStrategy has reached a breakeven zone on its huge Bitcoin position as its average buy price of about $75577 per coin is now almost equal to current trading levels near $75500 to $75800. The company holds 780897 BTC valued at roughly 59 billion dollars and remains the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, controlling about …