The post Crypto Platform Bitrefill Hacked: 18,500 User Records Exposed in Cyberattack appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto payments platform Bitrefill has confirmed a major cyberattack on March 1, 2026, with signs pointing to the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. The Bitrefill attack exposed internal systems, drained crypto wallets, and accessed around 18,500 user records. Let’s understand how the Bitrefill hack happened and whether user data is safe. How the Bitrefill Hack Happened? …

The post Bitrefill Hit by Cyberattack, 18,500 Records Exposed appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto payments platform Bitrefill revealed it was targeted in a cyberattack on March 1, 2026, possibly linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Around 18,500 order records were accessed, including customer email and crypto addresses. The breach began with a compromised employee device and stolen login credentials. Attackers gained access to parts of the company’s database …

The post Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Faces $69K Risk as $4B Liquidation Zone Builds Ahead of Fed Decision appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin started the week strong, rising nearly 7%, but has now pulled back to around $74,000 after failing to hold above $76,000. The rally has slowed as traders wait for today’s Federal Reserve decision. Meanwhile, popular trader DefiWimar has made a bold call, warning that Bitcoin could drop to $69,000. Here’s why? Bitcoin Faces $69K …

The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Rally Incoming: Whales and Charts Say the Same Thing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum (ETH) price is back in focus after climbing over 15% this week, quietly outperforming a still-uncertain crypto market. But this move may be more than just a recovery bounce. Beneath the surface, key signals are starting to align, whales are accumulating, derivatives activity is picking up, and price is tightening into a structured setup. …

The post Ethereum Price Nears Breakout Zone—Will Confirmation Push ETH to $3,000? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum price and the other cryptos are consolidating at their respective resistance ranges, probably awaiting Powell’s speech. With the FOMC key decision on interest rates underway, the markets are consolidating within a tight range. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep the rates unchanged, but all eyes will be on the Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s …

The post Pi Network Launches Protocol 20 Mainnet Upgrade appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network has rolled out its full Mainnet upgrade to Protocol 20, unlocking support for programmable smart contracts that can power decentralized apps, NFTs, escrow systems, and subscription services. Launched in 2019 by Stanford founders Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan, the network now has 17.7 million verified users. After exchange listings, including Kraken, Pi trades …

The post Charles Hoskinson Posted a Smiling GIF, and the Reason Behind It Changes Cardano Forever appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano has taken a major leap as LayerZero officially integrated the network, connecting it to over 160 blockchains. For years, Cardano operated largely in its own ecosystem, but this move opened the doors to major networks like Ethereum, Solana, and Aptos. The development marks the largest interoperability rollout in Cardano’s history, shifting its position from …

The post Ethereum Price Prediction Joins Bitcoin and Solana as Top Assets, But Pepeto’s Three Products Could Dominate the Next Cycle appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News With the crypto market looking toward what many call the next super cycle, focus is turning to assets that show strength, clear narratives, and real adoption. The Ethereum price prediction alongside Bitcoin and Solana signals that the market is preparing for something substantial. Investors no longer chase hype alone.  They concentrate on projects with market …

The post Hyperliquid’s HIP‑3 Market Open Interest Hits $1.43 B appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hyperliquid’s permissionless HIP‑3 derivatives market has set a fresh record with open interest topping $1.43 billion, highlighting strong trader demand for decentralized perpetual futures. Notably, the WTI crude oil contract logged about $1.39 billion in 24‑hour volume, placing it behind only Bitcoin in activity and ahead of Ethereum. Recent trends show most of Hyperliquid’s top 30 active …

The post Algorand (ALGO) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will ALGO Price Hit $1? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Algorand is ALGO price prediction for 2026 suggests potential highs of $1.35 Long-term forecasts indicate ALGO could reach $5.65 by 2030. As the broader crypto market gradually stabilizes and capital begins rotating back into fundamentally strong Layer-1 networks, Algorand is quietly re-entering the discussion. Known for its scalable …