The post US CPI Report Today: Inflation Drops to 2.4% in January, Bitcoin Reacts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The US Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index, and inflation came in lower than expected. Consumer prices rose 2.4% on an annual basis, below the 2.5% that economists surveyed by Bloomberg had forecast. The monthly increase was 0.2%, again below the expected 0.3%. Core CPI, which excludes food and …

The post Bitcoin Ponzi CEO Sentenced to 20 Years in $200M Fraud Case appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A Virginia federal judge sentenced the 61-year-old CEO of Praetorian Group International to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that ran from late 2019 through 2021. He lured investors with phony daily returns of 0.5%-3% via a fake online trading portal, but no real trading ever occurred. Prosecutors detailed …

The post Seoul Police Lose $1.5M in Seized Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Seoul authorities disclosed that about $1.5 million in Bitcoin seized in a 2021 fraud case was transferred out of a secure wallet without detection and only uncovered during a nationwide audit. Although the device itself remained physically intact, the Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency has opened an investigation into possible internal involvement. The case follows …

The post Charles Hoskinson Post Quantum Plan Revealed, Backed by Google and Microsoft Research appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson post quantum plans are putting quantum cryptography into focus as the network prepares for future quantum computing risks.   Hoskinson revealed that Cardano is working with experts linked to Google, Linux groups, and Microsoft Research, aimed at preparing the blockchain for future quantum computing threats. Charles Hoskinson Post Quantum Plans With Google …

The post Pi Network Price Gains Momentum Ahead of Mainnet Upgrade: Can $0.20 Be Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network price is beginning to attract renewed attention as momentum builds ahead of the much-anticipated mainnet upgrade deadline on February 15. While the broader crypto market continues to trade cautiously, Pi token has quietly posted a strong intraday move, climbing more than 10% and attempting to reclaim lost technical ground. The rally comes as …

The post US CPI Report Today [Live] Updates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News February 13, 2026 13:33:34 UTC CPI Cooler Than Expected: Rate Cuts in Sight? U.S. January CPI came in softer than forecast at +2.4% year-over-year (consensus: +2.5%), with monthly headline at +0.2% (vs. +0.3%). Core CPI ex-food/energy matched expectations at +0.3% monthly. The downside surprise fuels bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts as early as March, …

The post SBI Holdings to Acquire Singapore Crypto Exchange Coinhako in Major Asia Push appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News SBI Holdings, one of Japan’s largest financial groups, has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Coinhako, a leading cryptocurrency platform in Singapore. The deal signals SBI’s aggressive push to expand its digital asset footprint across Asia. SBI will carry out the acquisition through its subsidiary SBI Ventures Asset Pte. Ltd. The deal involves …

The post Best Cryptocurrencies Under $0.10 for 2026–2027 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The top cryptocurrency market in early 2026 is becoming increasingly selective. Investors are moving away from hype-driven tokens like Dogecoin (DOGE) and PEPE (PEPE) and focusing instead on projects with working products and real utility. As meme momentum cools and capital rotates, attention is shifting toward low-priced protocols with live infrastructure and long-term growth potential. …

The post JasmyCoin Breaks Bearish Pattern—Can JASMY Price Sustain the Breakout and Reach $0.01? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News JasmyCoin’s latest rebound attempt has already run into trouble. After briefly stabilizing and pushing toward the upper end of its recent range, JASMY faced a sharp rejection, with sellers stepping back in decisively. The failure to hold the bounce raises a critical question: was this recovery just another temporary relief rally within a broader downtrend? …

The post Brazil Proposes Plan to Buy 1 Million Bitcoin Over Five Years appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Brazil’s Congress is once again debating a bold proposal that could reshape the country’s financial strategy. Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would allow the gradual purchase of up to 1 million Bitcoin over five years, creating what they call the Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve (RESbit). If approved, the plan would make Brazil one of …