The post Binance Freezes Only 17% of Stolen Upbit Funds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Korean police asked Binance to freeze about 470 million KRW worth of Solana tokens stolen from Upbit. But Binance only locked down 17%, around 80 million KRW, after a 15-hour delay, saying they needed more verification. The partial freeze has sparked criticism amid the ongoing probe into the massive hack. This highlights tensions between …

The post World’s Highest IQ Investor YoungHoon Kim Buys XRP appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News YoungHoon Kim, officially recognized as the world’s highest IQ holder with a score of 276, has announced that he is investing in XRP. Known for advising multiple crypto projects and mentoring, Kim shared his decision on social media, giving rise to speculation that he sees real potential in the digital asset. The decision comes on …

The post Bitcoin Price Is Trapped in a Liquidity Sandwich—Here’s What Happens Next appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin price has traded in a noticeably tighter range over the past day, hovering between $92,500 and $93,800 after failing to extend its early-week push above the $95,000 mark. Momentum has cooled, volatility has compressed, and intraday moves have become increasingly muted—a pattern that often signals that the market is waiting for a catalyst. But …

The post Stablecoins Are Quietly Winning Real-World Adoption. YouTube Just Showed Why. appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News YouTube’s recent move highlights a bigger trend: mainstream platforms are choosing stablecoins, not Bitcoin or Ethereum, for real-world payments. When money actually needs to move, volatility isn’t an option—speed and predictability are. Stablecoins, which were once backend tools for traders, now process trillions and increasingly power creator payouts, gig work and cross-border commerce. YouTube isn’t …

The post Solo Miner Hits Bitcoin Jackpot appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A lone miner has achieved a rare feat by mining Bitcoin block #927474, earning the full 3.133 BTC reward, worth roughly $284K. Mempool.space reports the block included the standard 3.125 BTC subsidy plus small fees and was mined around 8:22 p.m. UTC. In a network largely dominated by large mining pools, such solo wins are extremely rare, proving …

The post Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats 1‑in‑180 Million Odds to Win $284K In Block Reward appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A solo Bitcoin miner has just hit a jackpot after surprisingly mining block 927474, securing a 3.133 BTC reward worth about $284,000. This win is almost like hitting a lottery, as the chance of success is nearly 1-in-180 million due to heavy competition from large mining farms. This rare success comes as Bitcoin trades above …

The post UK Politicians Unite to Supercharge Stablecoins: Will the BOE Keep Up? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A cross-party coalition of U.K. lawmakers is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to step in and reshape the Bank of England’s proposed stablecoin framework, warning that the current approach threatens to undermine Britain’s fintech leadership and drive capital out of the country. In a joint letter dated Dec. 11, 2025, MPs and peers, including Sir Gavin …

The post Why Is Zcash (ZEC) Up Today? Price Jumps 13% to Hit $460 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Zcash ZEC is one of today’s most trending cryptocurrencies in the crypto market, jumping about 13% and trading around $460. The rally has pushed ZEC’s market cap above $7.5 billion, with trading volume surging over $1.14 billion in the past 24 hours.  While overall cryptocurrencies are moving sideways and struggling to rally upwards, ZEC is …

The post “Bitcoin Price Not in Bear Market”, Says Raoul Pal Amid Recent Correction appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin Price correction has triggered widespread uncertainty, but top analysts Anthony Pompliano and Raoul Pal say the market is far from breaking down. Instead, they argue the pullback is setting up one of the strongest bullish phases for BTC heading into 2025–2026. Pompliano: “Huge Institutional Big Money Demand to Buy Bitcoin” Crypto investor Anthony Pompliano …

The post YouTube Adds Crypto Payments for Creators appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News YouTube now allows U.S. creators to receive their earnings in PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin PYUSD, adding a crypto payout option alongside traditional fiat withdrawals. The integration runs through PayPal’s existing mass payout system, meaning YouTube still settles in fiat while PayPal handles conversion and on-chain settlement. Eligible creators using PayPal can switch to PYUSD in YouTube …