The post Crypto Kidnappings Surge Across France appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News France is facing a sharp rise in kidnappings linked to cryptocurrency, with 88 suspects charged across 12 cases, including minors, most now in custody. Investigators say these crimes are part of organized networks targeting crypto holders and their families for ransom. Victims are often abducted, threatened, and forced to transfer digital assets. Authorities report dozens …

The post Crypto Taxes Are Next After CLARITY Act, Says Patrick Wilson  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Momentum is building in Washington for the proposed CLARITY Act, a bipartisan crypto regulation bill that lawmakers say could bring long-awaited legal certainty to the U.S. digital asset industry. But even as Congress moves closer to defining crypto oversight, industry experts warn that complicated crypto tax rules remain one of the biggest obstacles to mainstream …

The post XRP ETF Inflows Hit $75M in April Amid Massive Whale Activity appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP price is starting to show signs of a deeper shift, even if price action hasn’t caught up yet. Over the past few days, a mix of on-chain outflows, ETF accumulation, and whale activity has created a setup that analysts say the market isn’t fully pricing in. According to Santiment, the XRP Ledger recorded 34.94 million …

The post Litecoin (LTC) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: How High Will LTC Price Go? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights Litecoin price today Price predictions for 2026 range from $100 to $150.00. Long-term outlook suggests gradual growth potential toward $1000+ by 2030. Litecoin remains one of the most reliable payment-focused cryptocurrencies, known for fast transactions and low fees. As the market shifts toward practical use cases, LTC continues to hold relevance, especially in …

The post XRP Price Flashes a Massive Bullish Signal—Is a Rise to $2 on the Horizon? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP price has been consolidating within a narrow range for the past few days, stuck around a pivotal range. The price attempted a breakout but got smacked back down. The token pushed up to $1.44, teasing a move higher, but later rolled over as the BTC price rally cooled off near $80,000. Despite this, …

The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: How High Will BTC Price Go? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights Bitcoin is currently trading at: Bitcoin holds strong near $75K in 2026, signaling accumulation. A breakout above $80K could drive BTC toward $120K–$150K this cycle. BTC remains range-bound between $70K–$80K, with strong demand below. Analysts predict a bullish expansion toward $150K+ before 2026 ends. Bitcoin’s consolidation phase in 2026 reflects accumulation, not weakness, …

The post XRP Price Prediction 2026: Bitwise Says New All-Time Highs Possible in Next 12 to 18 Months appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In a recent conversation with Paul Barron, Bitwise strategist Juan Leon has opened up about how institutions are no longer just testing crypto with tiny allocations; they’re starting to rethink it as a core part of portfolios. Leon makes it clear that XRP’s recent stability doesn’t mean the opportunity is gone; it actually signals a …

The post Quantum Break: Researcher Wins 1 BTC for Largest ECC Attack Ever appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Post-quantum startup Project Eleven has today awarded a 1 BTC ($77,736 at writing time) prize to the independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli for the latest and largest demonstration of a quantum attack on Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). Using a publicly accessible quantum computer, Lelli successfully derived a 15-bit elliptic curve private key from its public key …

The post This $1M Whale Bet on ApeCoin Came Before the 80% Surge—Is This Why APE Price Exploded? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Apecoin raised many eyebrows with an over 80% jump in just a few hours. The price surged from $0.1013 to as high as $0.1965 with a mammoth rise in the trading volume by 2130% to reach close to $300 million. Interestingly, this surge didn’t come out of nowhere. Just before the breakout, a newly created …

The post Ethereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH at $2,387 in Disclosed OTC Transaction appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH on Thursday at an average price of $2,387 per token, raising approximately $23.87 million through an over-the-counter transaction with crypto firm BitMNR. The foundation disclosed the deal publicly on X within hours of its completion, including the onchain wallet address for independent verification. At current market prices, the sale …