The post UK Bans Crypto Donations to Political Parties, Caps Overseas Funding at £100K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The UK government has announced a ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties while also introducing a £100,000 annual cap on overseas political contributions.  The move aims to prevent foreign influence and improve transparency in election funding, as authorities tighten rules around political financing. UK Bans Crypto Donations to Political Parties According to the announcement, …

The post SEC Set to Clear Path for Crypto Token Innovation appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has said the agency could roll out a tokenization innovation exemption for crypto companies in just a few weeks. The move is part of a broader effort to ease regulatory hurdles and support experimentation with blockchain‑based tokenized assets. Industry participants expect the exemption to help expand markets …

The post XRP Fees Suddenly Spike: Ripple CTO Explains What’s Happening appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP Ledger has recently seen an increase in transaction fees as network activity climbed close to 200 transactions per ledger, a level rarely reached in its history. This surge in usage pushed the network closer to its limits, resulting in higher fees and increased load, which drew criticism from users. Addressing the concerns, Ripple …

The post Smart Contracts, Tokens, and a May Deadline: Pi Network’s 2026 Roadmap Is Here appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network has officially announced completion dates for its node protocol upgrades, marking a crucial phase in the project’s path toward greater stability, performance, and future functionality. According to a recent post by crypto user Woody Lightyear, the team revealed a clear schedule for key protocol versions, culminating in the long‑anticipated v23.0 upgrade. Upgrade Timeline …

The post Dogecoin Price Prediction Fades as Bithumb Faces $43B Glitch While Pepeto Takes the Lead Over DOGE and Hyperliquid appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bithumb, South Korea’s second largest exchange, is pushing to reappoint its CEO despite a system error that credited users with $43 billion in phantom Bitcoin and serious anti money laundering penalties earlier this year. Trust in centralized platforms keeps cracking, and the yield from large cap recovery does not match the returns of early stage …

The post BitGo & ZKsync Team Up to Revolutionize Bank Deposit Tokenization appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Digital asset infrastructure company BitGo is partnering with ZKsync, a leading Ethereum Layer 2 scaling protocol, to develop fiat tokenization infrastructure for banks.  The resulting products will be regulatory-compliant and institutional-grade settlements, with all the benefits of blockchain technology – 24/7 availability, instant settlements, security, and privacy. BitGo brings fiat to blockchain BitGo has been …

The post Coinbase Rejects the Clarity Act Draft as Stablecoin Yield Fight Escalates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has expressed disapproval of the latest draft of the Clarity Act, which seeks to ban yields on stablecoins. Speaking in Senate offices during a Monday meeting, the company expressed concerns about the bill’s language and its intentions, saying it rejects the compromise meant to level the playing …

The post White House Clears Path for Crypto and Bitcoin in $14T 401(k) Plans appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The US White House has completed its review of the proposal to allow cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and private equity exposure in 401(k) retirement plans. The proposal now awaits formal ruling from the Department of Labor (DOL). A positive ruling would support the flow of $13.9 trillion from defined-contribution plans, such as 401(k), into cryptocurrency …

The post Will Bitcoin Drop Below $50K? Latest BTC Price Debate & Analysis appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin (BTC) has been in consolidation between $62,000 and $75,000 over the 25 days of the US-Iran military conflict. Source: CoinMarketCap At press time, the flagship cryptocurrency was trading at $70,748, having gained 1.3% in the day following reported peace talks between the rival nations. The positive price action is also attributed to a year-to-date …

The post Franklin Templeton Partners With Ondo in Asset Tokenization Push appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Franklin Resources Inc. has partnered with the decentralized finance platform Ondo Finance to launch tokenized exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Also known as Franklin Templeton, the company is the world’s 16th largest asset manager with $1.7 trillion in assets under management (AUM). Franklin Templeton partners with Ondo Under Ondo Finance, Ondo Global Markets will provide the technology …