The post Ripple Will Be the Amazon of Payments and Banking Infrastructure by 2040, Analyst Says appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Jake Claver has an interesting answer to the question of where Ripple ends up on the global financial stage by 2040 to 2050. “I think they will be the Goliath, the Amazon of payments and banking infrastructure,” he said. “Potentially even sooner with the acquisitions they made in 2025 and into 2026.” The acquisitions he …

The post BNB Price Prediction Stays Strong for 2026, but Pepeto Presale Gives the Entry Last Cycle Millionaires Found First appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Binance Wallet just launched perpetual futures trading on BNB Smart Chain, powered by derivatives venue Aster and tied to an Alpha Points campaign running through April 28 per crypto.news. That puts Binance Coin right at the center of the exchange race, but the BNB price prediction for 2026 maps out consistent growth rather than the …

The post Morpho Price Surges 20% After DeFi Unicorn Status And $2 Breakout appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Morpho price didn’t just wake up bullish, it kicked the door open. A sharp 20% intraday surge pushed Morpho price cleanly above the $2.0 resistance, and suddenly, a protocol once quietly building is now sitting in the spotlight with a “DeFi unicorn” badge stamped by France’s Ministry of Finance. Morpho Declared France’s First DeFi Unicorn …

The post Iran Declared the Strait of Hormuz “Completely Open” Bitcoin Jumps to $78K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After nearly two months of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, Iran finally declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels on April 17, 2026, sending a wave of relief across global markets.  Bitcoin responded almost instantly, jumping from around $75,000 to $78,000, a surge of nearly 5.2%, as investors rushed …

The post Bitcoin Price Surges as Crypto Market Turns Bullish on Macro Relief appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin price is back in the spotlight and not quietly either. After weeks of chop and hesitation, the broader crypto market flipped risk-on almost overnight, and suddenly, Bitcoin price is pushing into territory that traders were doubting just days ago. So what changed? Not the charts alone. This one’s macro-driven. Middle East Calm Sparks Risk-On …

The post How Do You Build Credibility With Your Early-Stage Crypto Project? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News It’s 2026, and crypto is still booming. Despite all the naysayers and skeptics who believed it was a bubble, crypto has managed to stand the test of time. Is it far more volatile than traditional finance? Sure, but it looks like the world is more than willing to accept the trade-off for the many benefits …

The post Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for $550M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has agreed to acquire crypto derivatives firm Bitnomial in a deal worth up to 550 million dollars, structured in cash and stock. The acquisition strengthens Kraken’s broader Payward ecosystem by adding a fully regulated U.S. derivatives stack that includes brokerage, clearing, and exchange services under one roof. The move …

The post Peter Schiff Fires Legal Warning at Michael Saylor Over Strategy’s STRC Stock appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy is facing fresh criticism as gold supporter and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff threatens him with upcoming Lawsuits. He called Strategy’s STRC stock “misleading” and warned it could lead to fraud claims.  He also said investors may face losses and even file lawsuits if dividends are cut or the stock falls.  Schiff …

The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Bulls Step In – Is SHIB Ready to Rally? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Shiba Inu has triggered a decisive breakout from a symmetrical triangle, with bulls stepping in aggressively and momentum building fast. After weeks of compression, the move is now unfolding with rising volume, putting SHIB at a critical breakout zone. With SHIB price already pushing higher, the setup is turning explosive. Can Shiba Inu (SHIB) extend …

The post HYPE Hits 2026 High After February Lows and HIP 4 Buzz appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to a 2026 high of $45, rising over 108% from its yearly low. The rally is driven by strong trading activity, rising RWA open interest of $2.3 billion, and record daily revenue since February. Market attention is also on the upcoming HIP-4 upgrade, which may introduce binary options trading. The …