The post Why Ethereum Took a Bigger Hit Than Bitcoin After Trump’s Iran “Stone Ages” Speech appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News While the entire crypto market sold off after Trump’s speech, Ethereum traders bore the sharpest end of the impact. According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, more than $1 billion in ETH sell volume flooded derivatives within a single hour of Trump’s remarks – $968 million of that on Binance alone, currently the largest derivatives exchange in …

The post Why Pepeto Model Could Outperform XRP as the Bank of Canada Tests Tokenized Bonds and SOL Targets Recovery appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is retreating even though recovery indicators were visible. Extracting substantial returns from BTC and major altcoins will require more time than expected. That is why the XRP vs Pepeto discussion is gaining momentum, because XRP at $1.34 from an $83 billion market cap provides limited multiples while Pepeto provides a live exchange at presale …

The post Metaplanet Buys 5,075 BTC, Becomes Asia’s Top Bitcoin Holder appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made a major Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 5,075 BTC worth around $340 million in a single transaction. This boosts the company’s total holdings to 40,177 BTC, valued at roughly $2.7 billion, making it the third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury globally. The firm has been steadily accumulating BTC, solidifying its position as Asia’s …

The post Solana’s Drift Protocol Suffers $285M Exploit, DRIFT Token Crashes appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News One of Solana’s most trusted DeFi platforms just became the victim of a massive heist. Drift Protocol has suffered a major exploit, with losses exceeding $285 million after an attacker gained control of key administrative permissions.  Following the Drift Protocol exploit, the Drift token price crashed by 42%, now trading around $0.041.  Drift Protocol Exploit …

The post Bitcoin ETFs Face $174M Outflows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On April 1, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant net outflows totaling about $174 million as investor interest waned. Despite this overall drop, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) drew the largest single‑day net inflow of $10.25 million, standing out among Bitcoin funds. Spot Ethereum ETFs also experienced net outflows of roughly $7.1 million, but Grayscale’s …

The post Trump Speech Triggers Crypto Sell-Off as Oil Prices Jump appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto prices today declined alongside global risk assets as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions affected investor sentiment. The move followed recent public remarks by Donald Trump referencing continued conflict involving Iran and potential disruptions to energy supply routes. Oil prices rose more than six percent to above $103, based on market data, amid concerns …

The post Bitcoin Price Risks Range Breakdown as Bulls Fail to Reclaim $70K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin (BTC) is losing momentum below $70,000, with repeated rejections signaling weakening buyer strength. While support near $63,000 continues to hold, the inability to reclaim higher levels is increasing the risk of a breakdown. As price tightens within this range, the market is nearing a decisive move that could shift short-term direction. Bitcoin price is …

The post CFTC Chair Calls Current Financial System Outdated, Backs Blockchain appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News America’s top financial regulator has made a bold statement about traditional money. CFTC Chair Michael Selig says current financial systems are outdated and that blockchain networks are exactly what we need to bring finance into the 21st century.Let’s see why he says so. Why Selig Believes the Current System Is Outdated CFTC Chair Michael Selig …

The post BlockDAG Price Prediction: BDAG Targets While a Stronger Opportunity Could Deliver More Returns appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Before examining the BDAG outlook, the 20 millionth Bitcoin was mined earlier this year, leaving merely 1 million BTC to enter circulation across the next century, and if you have spent enough time in this space you recognize precisely what scarcity does to valuation when demand materializes. That landmark is the clearest validation that crypto …

The post Iran Demands Crypto or Yuan for Safe Passage Through Hormuz appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Iran is tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, asking some ships to pay transit fees in cryptocurrency or Chinese yuan for safe passage. Vessels from “friendly” nations are given priority, while others must negotiate tolls through an intermediary linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Fees reportedly start at $1 per barrel of oil. …