The post Is 2026 the Year Banks Finally Adopt XRP? Clarity Act and Ripple’s Next Move appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Clarity Act is heading toward a make-or-break moment. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has put the odds of the bill passing by April at 80%, and the White House has set a March 1 target to resolve the stablecoin yield dispute holding it up. If it passes, XRP would be classified as a digital commodity. …

The post Ethereum Drops 10% as U.S and Israel Strike Iran, Whale Buying the Dip appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, has fallen 10% today after the U.S. and Israel strike Iran. The sharp drop triggered heavy liquidations across the market, wiping out billions from its market value. Even large traders, including Machi Big Brother, were liquidated. Despite the crash, some Ethereum whales continue to accumulate heavily. Ethereum Drops 10% as …

The post Trump Confirms Launch Operation Against Iran appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News President Trump announced and ordered a large-scale U.S. military assault against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran as Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iranian regime targets. Trump described the action as necessary to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat and weaken its military, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the mission “Lion’s Roar.” Smoke was …

The post Crypto Crash Today: Should You Buy the Bitcoin Dip as US and Israel Strike Iran? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bombs, not bears, just dragged Bitcoin to its lowest level since the Feb. 5 crash. US and Israeli forces launched a joint strike on Iran early Saturday, sending BTC spiraling from $65,500 to $63,000 in under an hour. Ethereum slid to around $1,850. Roughly $75 billion in total crypto market cap vanished before most traders …

The post XRP Price Rally Ahead? Key On-Chain Data and Technicals Say Yes appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News While the broader crypto market remains under pressure, attention is gradually shifting from fear to opportunity. As selling momentum fades across major assets, traders are increasingly focused on where the next reversal could begin. The XRP price rally narrative is now gaining traction in that context. Despite muted price action, a combination of on-chain accumulation, …

The post Breaking News: U.S and Israel Strikes Iran Trigger Crypto Crash, Bitcoin Drops To $63K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market saw a sudden and sharp crash after news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In just one hour, the total crypto market cap fell 5.42%, wiping out billions in recent gains. Bitcoin dropped nearly 6%, falling to around $63,410. This quick sell-off has pushed …

The post Will Bitcoin Hit $60,000 Amid US- Israel Strike on Iran? Altcoins Also React appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After a week of bullish optimism around Bitcoin, the Cryptocurrency has experienced a new shock amid geopolitical tensions. BTC dips to $ 64,000 on the last day of the month, down 6% in 24 hours. The asset has hit its lowest since February, near $63000. Altcons also react bearishly to this. This reaction came suddenly after …

The post Why Is Bitcoin Dropping? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin fell 6.25% to $63,442 in 24 hours, hit by a wave of liquidations and growing risk aversion across markets. About $87.8 million in BTC positions were wiped out as funding rates turned negative, signaling heavy leveraged selling. Heavy liquidations, nearly $100 million in long positions, were triggered when prices slid, flushing out leveraged traders. …

The post Israel Launches Attack on Iran, Crypto Market Crash [Live] Updates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News February 28, 2026 08:21:20 UTC USDT Supply Tops $180B as Tether Freezes $4.2B in Illicit Funds Tether has frozen about $4.2 billion worth of USDT tied to illicit activity, with roughly $3.5 billion blocked since 2023. This week, the company also helped the U.S. Department of Justice freeze nearly $61 million linked to pig-butchering scams. …

The post Bitcoin Price Drops to $65K After BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Sees $32.99M Outflow appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin fell sharply below $65,000 today after the latest U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) came in higher than expected, putting pressure on risk assets. The weak sentiment also hit spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded a net outflow of $27.5 million. BlackRock Bitcoin ETF led the outflow with $32.99 million, as BTC erased all its recent gains. …