The post Jupiter Unveils JupUSD Stablecoin and Major DeFi Upgrades at Solana Breakpoint 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Jupiter, the top decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator on Solana, has unveiled a comprehensive suite of eight major upgrades at Solana Breakpoint 2025, designed to transform the platform into a full-scale DeFi hub. The primary goals of these upgrades are to simplify DeFi, improve safety, and complete Jupiter’s offerings beyond just token swaps. JupUSD Brings a …

The post Brazil’s Biggest Bank Recommends Bitcoin Allocation appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Brazil’s leading asset manager, Itaú Asset, with $185 billion under management, advises allocating 1% to 3% of investment portfolios to Bitcoin in 2026. This move targets diversification amid Brazil’s volatile real and inflation pressures, shielding against fiat risks while complementing stocks and bonds. Analysts call it the ideal “sweet spot” for capturing Bitcoin’s growth with …

The post Zcash Price Prediction 2026, 2026–2030: Privacy Coin Growth Ahead appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Zcash token is Zcash (ZEC) may surge to $840 in 2026 amid growing privacy tech adoption. ZEC price could hit $7,060 by 2030 if zero-knowledge upgrades succeed. Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency project that prioritizes anonymity and financial security through zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proof technology. Unlike networks like Bitcoin …

The post The Different Stages of Privacy: Defining Crypto’s Next Evolution appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News By Guy Zyskind – MIT PhD in Cryptography, 2x Founder As Ethereum scaling reaches maturity, the industry’s focus shifts to privacy — but without clear standards, users can’t evaluate competing solutions. We propose a simple framework to guide the next phase of blockchain development. Why We Need Privacy Stages The Ethereum scaling race taught us …

The post Brazil’s Largest Bank Itaú Backs Bitcoin as Long-Term Portfolio Hedge appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Brazil’s largest private bank, Itaú, is standing firm on its Bitcoin view even after this year’s pullback. In its latest outlook, the bank advises investors to keep around 1% to 3% of their portfolio in Bitcoin as they look toward 2026. With a message that short-term drops do not cancel out Bitcoin’s longer-term role in …

The post Top Reasons Why Cardano Price May Rebound Towards ATH Soon appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano (ADA) price has signaled a midterm bullish rebound in the coming weeks. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $18 billion, has seen reduced selling pressure over the past three weeks, increasing the odds of a near-term rebound. Moreover, ADA price has established a robust support level above $0.4, following the …

The post Tether Announces Plans to Acquire Juventus and Inject €1B; JUV Token Gains 20%  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether has announced plans to acquire Italian football club Juventus. The top-tier stablecoin issuer announced on Friday that it has submitted a proposal to Exor to acquire its entire stake in Juventus, which represents 65.4%. Tether Plans to Invest €1B in Juventus According to the announcement, Tether is seeking to make a public offer for …

The post OCC Officially Ends Operation Choke Point 2.0 With Approval of Five National Digital Currency Banks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has given the green light to five national digital currency banks. The bold move significantly negates Operation Choke Point 2.0  observed during the Biden administration, which heavily unbanked crypto projects. OCC Approves Five National Digital Currency Banks According to the announcement, the OCC issued a conditional approval …

The post Pakistan Partners With Binance to Tokenize $2B in Government Bond appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Pakistan government has accelerated its web3 adoption through a strategic collaboration with Binance. The country is keen to access global liquidity through the web industry to revitalize its local economy. Pakistan Signs MoU with Binance to Tokenize $2B in Sovereign Assets On December 12, 2025, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Binance CEO Richard Teng, …

The post Why is Crypto Going Down Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market turned red today as the majority of tokens recorded almost no gains over the past 24 hours. Sentiment weakened sharply after Bitcoin fell $2,000 in just 35 minutes, wiping out $40 billion from its market cap. More than $132 million in long positions were liquidated within an hour as volatility returned to …