The post Why $2 Billion AI Agent Crypto Market Cap Is Projected to Reach $200 Billion by 2030 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase where systems are evolving from answering questions to autonomously completing real-world tasks. Rather than simply generating text or images, AI agents are increasingly being designed to search for information, interact with software, coordinate with other agents, and execute financial transactions on behalf of users. This shift is driving …

The post Japan Crypto News: Parliament Reclassifies Bitcoin, XRP, & Ethereum as Financial Products appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Japan’s House of Councillors passed an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, which officially recognizes cryptocurrencies as financial products rather than payment tools.With this, the country is now planning to cut crypto taxes from 55% to 20% and open the door to Bitcoin ETFs. Japan Moves Crypto Under Financial Product Rules Japan’s parliament …

The post XRP Retail FOMO Is Surging—So Why Isn’t the Price Moving? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP has gained the spotlight yet again as the sentiments are slowly turning bullish despite the sluggish price action. The token is trading between $1.17 and $1.01, as buyers and sellers are struggling to take control. The optimism around the token has been rising rapidly. On the other hand, the lack of a decisive breakout …

The post LayerZero Executor Wallets Reportedly Compromised in $2.4 Million Crypto Theft appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Blockchain security firm PeckShield said Specter has reported that LayerZero Executor wallets appear to have been compromised, with about $2.4 million in crypto drained across multiple networks, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Base, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, Mantle and Plasma. The attacker reportedly bridged the funds to Ethereum and converted most of the assets into 956 ETH …

The post Van de Poppe Spots Altcoin Signal After Six Months of Bitcoin Strength appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin has spent nearly six months holding above the $58,000 level despite one negative headline after another. While many traders continue to expect a drop toward $40,000, crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe explained the market is sending a very different message. According to the analyst, Bitcoin’s resilience is the biggest bullish signal right now, …

The post South Korea to Recognize Crypto as a National Asset appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Korea, one of the world’s biggest crypto markets with nearly 15% to 20% of global trading volume, is planning to bring cryptocurrencies under a new national asset law.   The move also comes alongside plans for stablecoins, tokenized bonds, and spot Bitcoin ETFs. South Korea State Asset Law to Include Crypto On July 15, during …

The post Five Altcoins Trending Today: PENGU, ARROW, ADI, CASHCAT and AERO Are Moving appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market remains volatile, but a handful of altcoins are attracting strong investor interest. This is thanks to ecosystem developments, exchange listings, and growing trading activity.  Here’s a look at the five trending cryptocurrencies today and what’s driving the buzz. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) – NFT Token Holds Momentum PENGU is trading at $0.006059, with …

The post Ethereum Treasury Firms Back New Institutional Privacy Initiative appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News EthSystems has launched to develop privacy infrastructure for institutional use on the Ethereum network after spinning out of the Ethereum Foundation’s Institutional Privacy Task Force. The project is backed by Bitmine, SharpLink, and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin. It aims to enable selective disclosure, allowing institutions to use blockchain-based assets such as stablecoins, bonds and settlements …

The post Crypto India: 80% of Crypto Trading in India Is Now Futures. Is the 1% TDS to Blame? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News More than 80% of crypto trading on Indian exchanges now happens in futures and derivatives instead of spot markets. While many traders have shifted to avoid the 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on spot trades, the move comes with higher risks. Industry estimates suggest that 70% to 80% of retail crypto futures traders are …

The post PayPal Stock Price Gains 15% as Stripe, Advent Pursue $53 Billion Deal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News PayPal stock is making headlines across Wall Street after reports that Stripe and Advent International are pursuing a $53 billion acquisition of the fintech giant. The proposed deal sparked a nearly 15% premarket rally in PYPL stock, instantly turning one of the market’s biggest laggards into one of its strongest performers. As investors digest the …