The post Hong Kong Report Highlights Ripple and XRP for Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research (HKIMR) has highlighted Ripple and XRP as potential tools for improving cross-border payments. In a recent report, the institute noted that the XRP Ledger can help reduce costs linked to international liquidity management and traditional correspondent banking systems. The recognition matters because it reflects growing institutional interest in …

The post Bitcoin Price Back Above $63K: The Next Target Could Surprise Traders appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin price has climbed back above the $63,000 mark, but the significance of the move extends far beyond a simple 2% daily gain. Just days ago, traders were debating whether BTC could defend the critical $60,000 support zone following a sharp correction.  Today, the conversation has shifted toward upside liquidity targets and the possibility of …

The post Crypto India : ED Raids Bengaluru Crypto Firms in ₹2,500 Crore FEMA Probe appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on several Bengaluru-based crypto firms, including Transak, Carret, Xpat, Onramp.money, and Onmeta, as part of an investigation into alleged Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations worth more than ₹2,500 crore. Authorities claim that cryptocurrencies such as USDT were used to facilitate cross-border transactions through foreign exchanges, shell entities, and …

The post Bitcoin Price Prediction Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin climbed to around $63,618 today, showing signs of recovery after buyers stepped in near the $63,200 level. The rebound matters because it helped Bitcoin reclaim the $63,600 area, a key short-term support zone that traders are watching closely. Strong buying interest also briefly pushed the price above resistance near $63,800, suggesting improving momentum after …

The post Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Drops Into Extreme Fear Territory appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has fallen into the extreme fear zone, reflecting growing caution among crypto investors as Bitcoin trades near $63,500. The decline in sentiment matters because fear-driven markets often experience higher volatility, with traders becoming more reluctant to take risk despite continued institutional interest in Bitcoin. While some investors view extreme …

The post Charles Schwab Enters Prediction Markets, Taking Aim at Kalshi and Polymarket appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Charles Schwab, one of the largest brokerage firms in the United States, is preparing to enter the Prediction Market with Cboe Global Markets. They planned to introduce contracts that allow traders to make simple yes-or-no predictions on where the S&P 500 will finish.This move from  Schwab has directly challenged the current dominance of Kalshi, Polymarket, …

The post EU to Impose €10K Cash Limit and Ban on Anonymous Crypto Accounts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The European Union is preparing one of its biggest anti-money laundering reforms in years. Starting in July 2027, the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 will introduce stricter controls on cash payments, cryptocurrency transactions, and several high-risk industries.  The goal is to create a single rulebook across all EU member states and make it harder …

The post Ricardo Salinas Says Fiat Is a Fraud, Explains Why Bitcoin Could Hit $1 Million appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Billionaire investor Ricardo Salinas has shared a bullish outlook on Bitcoin. He argued that the world’s financial system is built on weakening fiat currencies. Additionally, he stated that Bitcoin remains one of the best ways to preserve wealth. During a recent interview, Salinas explained why he avoids the AI investment boom. He also explained why …

The post Pi Network Warns Node Operators: Upgrade Now or Lose Network Connection appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network issued a reminder on Wednesday urging Mainnet node operators who have not yet upgraded to Protocol v25 to do so as soon as possible to remain connected to the network. According to the Pi Core Team, the majority of Mainnet node operators have already completed the upgrade. The process is described as straightforward …

The post Bitcoin Price Today: Why the Bear Market Is Still Very Much Alive appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin was rejected from the $67,000 to $77,000 resistance zone this week, and the way that rejection happened is telling analysts something important. The bear market that began earlier this year is might still be in control. After bottoming in early June, Bitcoin rallied higher, but only in what technical analysts call a three-wave move, …