The post Algorand Cuts 25% of Staff the Day After SEC Confirms ALGO Is Not a Security appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Algorand Foundation has laid off 25% of its workforce, citing a difficult global macro environment and the broader crypto market downturn. The cuts came just one day after one of the most positive regulatory developments in the project’s history, creating a sharp contrast that the community has not missed. The Layoffs The Foundation confirmed …

The post Federal Reserve Holds Rates as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Crash: What the FOMC Decision Means for Crypto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75% on Tuesday, delivering exactly what markets expected but offering little of the comfort traders were hoping for. Bitcoin fell 4% to $71,417. Ethereum dropped 6.48%. XRP lost 3.66%. The total crypto market shed $2.44 trillion in value as a cascade of macro, geopolitical, and …

The post Is XRP a Good Investment 2026: The Ripple Paradox Chart Explained and Fact-Checked appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A detailed diagram circulating on X has reignited one of the most important debates in crypto: whether owning XRP actually benefits retail investors or simply funds Ripple Labs and its shareholders. The chart lays out what it calls the Ripple/XRP Paradox and the argument is structured enough to be worth addressing seriously. The Core Argument …

The post XBTFX Launches Gold-Based MT5 Accounts Enabling Traders to Fund and Trade Using Gold appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The new infrastructure allows eligible users to deposit Tether Gold (XAUT), convert it into XAU-denominated balances, fund MetaTrader 5 ECN accounts in gold, and trade through a gold-based account framework integrated directly with MT5. Gold has always been a core part of global markets, but the way traders interact with it is evolving. More traders …

The post Solana Price Prediction Climbs as Whale Activity Surges, But Pepeto Replaces Old Positions With Presale Math That SOL Cannot Match appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum is once again under the spotlight as large holders quietly move ETH into private wallets while the Solana price prediction climbs on institutional demand. The shift in whale activity has sparked speculation that major investors could be preparing for the next phase of the market cycle.  But while traders focus on the next moves …

The post Bitcoin Everlight: 5 Ways to Crush DeepSnitch AI Rewards in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News DeepSnitch AI is a presale project whose native AI agents analyze on-chain data in real time and alert users to investment opportunities. The pitch is compelling — crypto participants have always struggled with information asymmetry, and a working intelligence dashboard built on that premise has genuine utility. The presale has raised just under $2 million …

The post Why Bitcoin, Ethereum & XRP Prices Are Dropping—Is This a Bull Trap? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market has entered a corrective phase, with Bitcoin (BTC) price dropping to around $71,500, down nearly 3.33%, while Ethereum (ETH) price has also slipped below $2,200 alongside broader market weakness. The pullback follows a recent multi-day rally, suggesting a shift in short-term momentum as traders turn cautious ahead of key macro developments. The …

The post Why Is Crypto Crashing Today? Israel Strikes Iran’s Energy Infrastructure and Markets React Within Hours appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets dropped on Tuesday after Israel struck South Pars, Iran’s largest gas facility and the source of roughly 70% of the country’s domestic gas supply. The attack hit at the heart of Iran’s energy infrastructure, threatening national electricity generation and sending shockwaves through every major asset class within hours. The total crypto market capitalisation …

The post While You Were Panic Selling, Pantera Capital Was Watching These 4 Crypto Trends appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is struggling to hold above $73,000 and crypto sentiment has been deeply negative for weeks. Mason Nystrom, junior partner at Pantera Capital, joined the Milk Road Show recently, explaining why he sees the current environment as an opportunity, not a warning sign. His thesis cuts directly against the fear dominating markets right now. The …

The post Top 5 Crypto Exchanges to Buy Solana (SOL) in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News If you’ve been around crypto for a minute, you’ve probably heard of Solana. It’s an open-source blockchain that built its reputation on doing things fast and cheap. Transactions cost very little, they settle quickly, and the network is designed to handle serious scale without melting down. SOL, the network’s native token, is still one of …