The post Exclusive: Crypto CEO Breaks Down Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fell After Fed’s Shock Decision appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but the decision itself was almost beside the point. What rattled crypto markets was a single phrase buried in the policy statement that traders and analysts pulled apart within minutes of its release. Gone was the familiar characterisation of inflation as “somewhat elevated.” In its place, the Fed …

The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed for Third Day in a Row, $490 Million Gone appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have now recorded their third straight day of outflows, with total withdrawals crossing $490 million. Following this selling pressure, Bitcoin price dropped 3% after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, and is now trading at $75,621. This shows that short-term institutional confidence in Bitcoin is weakening as several market pressures …

The post SOL Quantum Defense Plan Lands as Foundation Picks Falcon Scheme and Pepeto Presale Eyes the Listing That Closes the Window appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Solana price prediction outlook strengthened on April 27 after the Solana Foundation published its full post-quantum migration plan, picking the Falcon scheme as the path forward according to PYMNTS, and SOL traders are reading the move as long-term proof that the network is built for survival. But that institutional-grade signal also confirms what experienced …

The post Ripple Expands Dubai Presence with New MEA Headquarters appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple is strengthening its Middle East strategy by expanding its regional headquarters in Dubai’s DIFC, a key global financial hub known for its strong regulatory framework and growing fintech ecosystem. The move builds on Ripple’s early entry in 2020 and follows regulatory approval from the DFSA, positioning it as a licensed blockchain payments provider in …

The post Stripe Unveils Major Treasury Upgrade at Stripe Sessions appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stripe has upgraded its Treasury platform at Stripe Sessions, enabling businesses to hold and manage funds in multiple currencies and stablecoins. The update also allows instant, free transfers between US businesses on Stripe and global payouts to 160 countries using email addresses. Businesses gain access to Stripe cards with cashback rewards, AI-powered integrations via Stripe …

The post XRP News Today: 44 Million Rakuten Pay Users Get Direct Access to XRP in Biggest Japan Rollout Yet appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News RippleX has announced that users of Rakuten Wallet can now convert Rakuten Points directly into XRP, trade it in-app, and spend it across more than 5 million merchant locations, marking one of the largest real-world retail deployments of XRP to date. The rollout connects a massive consumer ecosystem, over 44 million Rakuten Pay users, and …

The post Hedera (HBAR) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will HBAR Price Hit $1? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of Hedera crypto is . HBAR price prediction for 2026 suggests potential highs of $1.05 Long term forecasts indicate HBAR could reach $2.20 by 2030. Hedera has been making waves in the cryptocurrency space, with a fast and secure blockchain that offers a distinct approach to transaction processing compared to …

The post Pi Network News Today: Half a Billion Tasks Done as Pi Targets the AI Human Data Market appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network has completed more than 526 million human validation tasks through a distributed workforce of over one million identity-verified participants, the project announced this week, positioning itself as one of the largest verified human labour networks in the world at a moment when demand for exactly that kind of infrastructure is accelerating rapidly. The …

The post Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Drop As Fed Holds Rates and Trump Rejects Iran Deal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets turned lower today as two major macro developments hit simultaneously. The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged in what marks Jerome Powell’s final policy decision as Fed Chair, while President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and signalled a fresh wave of military strikes is being prepared. Bitcoin fell …

The post Clarity Act Breakthrough: Senator Tillis Backs Markup and Says Stablecoin Disputes Are Resolved appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Clarity Act just received its most important push forward in weeks. Senator Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Republican who had been one of the bill’s most vocal internal critics, told reporters on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning that he is ready to move the legislation to a formal committee markup. “I’m going to ask the …