The post Pi Network Shifts Toward AI Tasks as KYC Validation Rewards Decline appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network is signaling a transition for validators, with KYC validation tasks expected to decline as most users have already completed verification. AI-driven processes will increasingly replace manual checks, though not entirely. Validators may begin receiving new AI-related tasks alongside reduced KYC work, with rewards paid in Pi. These tasks could offer significantly higher earnings, …

The post Cardano Integrated Into Scorechain for Enhanced Compliance Monitoring appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano has been fully integrated into Scorechain’s compliance and investigation platform, enabling institutions to monitor and analyze ADA and native tokens within a unified workflow. Built for Cardano’s UTXO model, the system supports high-accuracy risk scoring, transaction monitoring, and fund tracing. The move strengthens Cardano’s position in regulated markets by allowing consistent compliance standards across …

The post ZachXBT Accuses Tokenlon of Handling Illicit Funds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On-chain investigator ZachXBT has alleged that a significant share of trading activity on Tokenlon is linked to illicit sources, including scams and underground markets. He also warned of potential future actions involving Tokenlon and imToken. ZachXBT further flagged platforms such as Butter Network, HiFiSwap, and SWFT as priorities for enforcement over suspected involvement in illegal …

The post Kraken Parent Completes $550M Bitnomial Deal to Expand U.S. Crypto Derivatives appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Payward, the parent of Kraken, has completed its acquisition of Bitnomial for up to $550 million. The deal secures key Commodity Futures Trading Commission licenses, enabling a full regulated derivatives stack in the U.S. This includes plans for 24/7 crypto settlement, spot margin trading, and eventually perpetuals and options, marking a major step toward compliant …

The post Ripple Claims 13,000 Bank Connections and $12.5T Payment Scale appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple says its treasury platform now connects 13,000 banks and supports $12.5 trillion in payment volume, highlighting its growing role in global finance infrastructure. The company describes the system as fully adaptable with complete cash visibility. This follows Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury in 2025, part of its strategy to integrate existing financial systems …

The post Tether Mints $1B USDT on Tron, Boosting Crypto Market Liquidity appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether minted $1 billion worth of Tether USDt on the Tron network, increasing total supply to nearly $189.6 billion. The mint reflects fresh liquidity entering the market, typically tied to incoming fiat deposits. While some traders view it as bullish, the real impact depends on how the funds are deployed. Recent issuance trends show Tether …

The post When Will Bitcoin Price Hit $100,000 Again? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Arthur Hayes does not deal in vague timelines. Speaking at the Cointelegraph booth at Bitcoin Vegas, the BitMEX co-founder put a specific window on Bitcoin’s return to six figures: after the northern hemispheric summer. “I think we’re going to hit $100,000 after the northern hemispheric summer,” Hayes said, “mostly because the dollar liquidity situation is …

The post Best Crypto Presale to Buy Now: CLARITY Act Targets Summer Signature as Pepeto Hits $9.7M Before Binance Listing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The best crypto presale to buy now stands at the center of a market where the CLARITY Act is moving toward a presidential signature by summer 2026 according to Yahoo Finance. The bill sets clear rules for how crypto exchanges operate and how tokens get classified. ADA and XRP stand to gain from that clarity …

The post Evernorth CEO on XRP in 2026: Institutions Are In, CNBC Is Covering It and Price Will Follow appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Asheesh Birla has spent 13 years in blockchain. He has watched XRP go from a niche asset discussed in specialist forums to a live ticker on CNBC. He has seen institutional adoption go from a theoretical future to a present-tense reality. And yet he is sitting in the middle of what he describes, with genuine …

The post BlackRock Wants the OCC to Remove the 20% Limit on Tokenized Reserves appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has submitted a detailed 17-page formal response to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) asking regulators to drop a 20% proposed limit on tokenized reserves.  The request comes as part of ongoing rulemaking under the GENIUS Act, a new U.S. law designed to regulate stablecoins. Why …