The post ‘Big Short’ Exposed: Did a Hong Kong Hedge Fund Trigger the Bitcoin Price Crash? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin didn’t just drop on February 5. Something broke. And most of the crypto market was looking in the wrong place. Parker White, Chief Investment Officer at DeFi Development Corp, shared a detailed breakdown on the Unchained podcast with Laura Shin. His theory has since gone viral. According to White, a hedge fund blowup inside …

The post Russia Reconsiders Stablecoin Ban as Central Bank Signals Policy Shift appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Russia’s central bank is reassessing its previous opposition to stablecoins, signaling a potential shift in digital currency strategy. First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin confirmed that the Bank of Russia will conduct a formal study into the feasibility of launching a domestic stablecoin. While this does not mean immediate approval, it marks a significant policy rethink. …

The post ZEC and HBAR Lead Altcoin Recovery as Market Turns Green: What Comes Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The broader crypto market is finally flashing green after days of pressure, and capital rotation is already visible beneath the surface. While Bitcoin stabilizes and Ethereum regains short-term structure, selective altcoins are accelerating at a much faster pace. Today, Zcash (ZEC) and Hedera (HBAR) are leading that recovery, posting double-digit gains and drawing renewed trader …

The post CLARITY Act Update: Crypto Group Fires Back at Banks With New Principles appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Digital Chamber, the largest blockchain trade association in the U.S. with 250+ members, released its own stablecoin reward principles on Friday. The document directly challenges banks’ demand for a total ban on stablecoin yield under the CLARITY Act. This follows two White House meetings between crypto firms and banking leaders that ended without a …

The post Russia’s Central Bank Eyes Ruble Stablecoin Launch appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Russia’s Central Bank will study the risks and benefits of a ruble-pegged stablecoin this year, First Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin said at the Alfa Talk conference in Moscow. The research will learn from other countries and lead to public discussion. The move comes as crypto use in international trade grows amid sanctions, with a daily …

The post Why Is Zcash (ZEC) Price Rising Today? Can This Breakout Trigger a 40% Rally? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Zcash (ZEC) price is rising sharply today, climbing nearly 23% to trade around $281.61 after consolidating below the $240 range for several sessions. The breakout marks a notable shift in momentum, especially as the broader crypto market had turned sluggish alongside Bitcoin’s sideways action. Fresh U.S. CPI data, which came in lower than expected, eased …

The post Bank of Japan Rate Hike to 1% in April 2026 Could Crash Bitcoin Price appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The global crypto market is back under pressure as expectations grow that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates to 1% in April 2026. Bank of America warns that tighter policy in Japan may reduce global liquidity and trigger another sharp Bitcoin sell-off, similar to the 3% drop seen after January’s hike. Bank of …

The post The Only 3 Top Cryptos You Need to Own for a Perfect 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As institutional giants pour billions i nto the crypto market, 2026 no longer rewards speculation alone. Dogecoin hovers near $0.09, pinned below resistance, while Solana trades 68% off its peak despite network growth hitting 118 million active addresses. Against this backdrop, capital is rotating toward projects with live infrastructure and direct profit mechanisms.  Mutuum Finance …

The post Kevin O’Leary Wins $2.8M in Defamation Case Against BitBoy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A Florida federal judge has awarded Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary $2.8 million in a defamation lawsuit against crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong after Armstrong failed to defend the case. Armstrong’s March 2025 social media posts falsely accused O’Leary of murder related to a 2019 boating accident, in which O’Leary was never charged, and his wife was acquitted, …

The post Binance Converts $1 Billion SAFU Fund Into Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Binance has completed a major treasury shift by converting its entire $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into Bitcoin. The exchange purchased 4,545 BTC in its final transaction, bringing the total SAFU holdings to 15,000 BTC. At a Bitcoin price of $67,000, the reserve is worth just over $1 billion. With this move, …