The post Ripple CTO Shuts Down XRP’s Biggest Bank Adoption Concern in 1 Sentence appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A crypto investor raised a genuine concern about XRP this week. Ripple’s CTO answered it in one sentence. Mason Versluis put the question plainly: Ripple holds 34 billion XRP tokens. If global banks adopt XRP and prices reach the levels the community expects, Ripple would become the most valuable financial institution on the planet. Would …

The post Trump’s “ Extremely Hard” Hits Hard On Bitcoin, But Some Altcoins Make It Through appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin on Thursday slipped to $66,000, erasing all the gains registered after Tuesday’s news of easing in the war. BTC price today dropped 3.24% over 24 hours, with negative volume. This came after President Donald Trump’s shift in stance towards Iran to end the war. Major Altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, BNB, and Dogecoin experience …

The post Drift Exploit Reshapes Crypto Liquidity—Is $267M in ETH Fueling the Next Move? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market just witnessed one of the biggest DeFi exploits of 2026—but the real story isn’t the hack itself but what happened after it. Following the Drift Protocol exploit, the attacker accumulated over 130,000 ETH worth nearly $267 million, quietly turning a security breach into a market-moving liquidity event. While most are focused on …

The post Pi Network Cross-Chain Bridge Is Coming Ahead of Mainnet Expansion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network is preparing to introduce a cross-chain bridge as part of its broader mainnet expansion, a move that could allow assets to move between Pi and other blockchains.  The update is expected to improve flexibility, while also preparing the ecosystem for smart contracts and verified Web2 and Web3 integrations. Cross-Chain Bridge Could Expand Pi …

The post When Will the Next Crypto Bull Run Begin? Key Timelines to Watch appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The latest U.S. manufacturing data is influencing expectations around the timing of the next crypto market cycle. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.7, its highest level since 2022. The index has now stayed above 50 for three straight months, indicating expansion after nearly three years of contraction, the longest stretch …

The post Binance Launches Web3 Program for Ukraine appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Binance co‑CEO Richard Teng has introduced a new initiative to advance Web3 innovation and strengthen digital resilience in Ukraine with the launch of the Digital Resilience Lab. In collaboration with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and local tech organizations, the program provides up to $500,000 in grants, along with mentorship and ecosystem support, to help …

The post Hyperliquid Volume Hits Binance-Comparable Levels In Less Than a Year appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In May 2025, Hyperliquid posted a stark reality check. Binance was doing $176.3 billion in daily volume. Hyperliquid had just hit an all-time high of $22 billion. The math was simple and humbling – it would need to grow eight times over to be in the same conversation. That was less than a year ago. …

The post Solana Price Prediction: SOL Slides Below $80 As $270M Hack Triggers Selloff appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana price is back under pressure after a major security breach triggered a sharp shift in market sentiment. The alleged $270 million exploit on a Solana-based DeFi protocol has not only impacted its native token (DRIFT), but has also spilled over into the broader ecosystem, dragging SOL below the critical $80 level. With price now …

The post Is Trump Manipulating the Crypto Market?  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Every time Trump makes a statement, Bitcoin moves thousands of dollars up or down. Crypto analyst Max Crypto is now openly calling it out, saying no chart, no indicator, and no strategy can protect traders when one man’s statement can wipe out your position in minutes.To back his statement, the analyst highlighted a pattern between …

The post Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Goatseus Maximus crypto is . GOAT is an AI-driven memecoin on Solana, relying on hype and Truth Terminal activity. Its future depends on AI narratives, not utility or fundamentals. GOAT price may range from $0.008 to $0.095 in 2026, driven by meme trends, liquidity, and influencer narratives rather …