The post Why Is Zcash Price Up By 43% Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Zcash (ZEC), a decentralized privacy-focused cryptocurrency, surged 43% in just 24 hours, climbing above $600 while most major digital assets remained relatively flat. This sharp rally positioned Zcash as one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies of the day. The sudden breakout has made many traders excited and wondering why Zcash’s price is going up so fast …

The post Floki Price Prediction 2026: Japan’s $35 Billion Yen Intervention Shakes Risk Assets While Pepeto Presale Crosses $9.79 Million appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Every floki price prediction is being recalculated after Japan spent an estimated $35 billion buying yen on April 30 according to CNBC, the country’s largest currency intervention since July 2024, sending a liquidity shock across global risk markets including crypto. Pepeto has raised $9.79 million at Pepetoswap because the wallets inside target returns before the …

The post Ethereum Founder Vitalik Says Five Banks on One Chain Is Not a Blockchain Solution appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Vitalik Buterin has delivered a verdict on consortium blockchains, calling them a failure of their original vision. Speaking during an Arbitrum Day session, Buterin argued that these private, enterprise-led chains combine the worst aspects of both centralized and decentralized systems. Instead of offering true openness or strong privacy, they often evolve into “cartel-like” structures, closed …

The post Pi Network Pushes AI and Identity Vision at Consensus 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network founders Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis took the stage at Consensus 2026, highlighting the convergence of AI, Web3, and blockchain to an audience of over 20000 attendees. Fan emphasized leveraging Pi’s KYC-verified base of over 50 million users to build practical AI-driven applications, while Kokkalis focused on secure digital identity without compromising privacy. …

The post Arthur Hayes Says “Altcoins Will Never Die,” at Consensus 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News At Consensus 2026, Arthur Hayes defended the long-term future of altcoins, arguing that crypto markets will continue producing new speculative and innovative projects despite high failure rates. He rejected the growing belief that institutional adoption and regulation will eventually eliminate most altcoins from the market. He stated: “Altcoins will never die.” While acknowledging that most …

The post Upbit Lists Dogwifhat WIF Across KRW, BTC, and USDT Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Upbit has confirmed the listing of Dogwifhat, a fast-growing meme token on the Solana network known for its strong community-driven momentum. The token, inspired by a viral Shiba Inu image, has seen rising trading activity across global markets. Trading for WIF will begin at 16:00 KST on May 6, 2026, across KRW BTC and USDT …

The post Iggy Azalea Faces Lawsuit Over MOTHER Memecoin Claims appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Iggy Azalea is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over claims she misled investors about her MOTHER token built on Solana by promoting unrealized utility, integrations, and ongoing development. Plaintiffs say these claims influenced buying decisions and led to heavy losses after the token fell over 99% from its peak. The case …

The post “I’m Not $XRP Maxi, I Want Bitcoin to Succeed,” Says Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse at Consensus 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP News Today: Speaking at Consensus, Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple is expanding XRP’s role in institutional finance, with the company focused on increasing the token’s adoption, liquidity, and real-world utility across global financial platforms. Brad said the company’s recent acquisitions and infrastructure investments are aimed at strengthening XRP’s position across trading, payments, and financial platforms …

The post KelpDAO Shifts to Chainlink CCIP Following $292M Exploit Dispute appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News KelpDAO announced it will migrate its rsETH token from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP after an April 18 exploit that drained 116,500 rsETH, worth about $292 million. The protocol blamed LayerZero’s single verifier setup and lack of warnings during integration. LayerZero CEO Bryan Pellegrino responded that Kelp chose the risky configuration despite guidance to use multiple …

The post ICP Price Climbs as DFINITY Expands AI Cloud Vision: Breakout Coming? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Internet Computer is regaining momentum as ICP price surged nearly 13% today, making it one of the stronger-performing altcoins during the session. The sharp rally comes as ecosystem developments and improving technical structure bring renewed attention back to the project. Sentiment strengthened after DFINITY teased its upcoming “cloud engines” initiative ahead of Internet Computer’s fifth …