The post Ethereum Price Could Hit $3K By May, As A New Payment Token Dominates XRP News appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum is back in the conversation, and for good reason. Traders are starting to price in a possible move toward $3,000 by May, while XRP is still drawing attention with solid gains of its own. But the real shift in this market is happening elsewhere: a new payment token is pulling in fresh capital and …

The post More Americans Own Bitcoin Than Gold: Why That Matters in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Gold had a 5,000-year head start. Bitcoin is 16 years old. And as Bitcoin crossed $77,000 this week, a striking data point is back in focus – more Americans own Bitcoin than gold. River’s US Bitcoin adoption report, drawing on data from The Nakamoto Project and the Gold IRA Guide, puts the number at 50 …

The post Aztec Moves $59M ETH From Auction to Coinbase appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Aztec has completed the transfer of all ETH raised during its public token auction to Coinbase following a phased withdrawal over recent months. In December, the project sold 15% of its AZTEC supply, raising 19,388.4 ETH (around $59.13M) at an average price of $0.0473 per token, now significantly lower in value. During token generation, 4,234.6 …

The post Microstrategy Surges As Bitcoin Price Breaks Out, Iran Opening Strait of Hormuz Dominates Crypto News appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News MicroStrategy surged alongside Bitcoin’s breakout above $78,000 as renewed bullish momentum swept through crypto markets, while dramatic developments around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz injected fresh geopolitical tension into an already volatile news cycle. Bitcoin is back in control, and when the market leader starts pushing higher with conviction, traders notice fast, and so …

The post HBAR Price Outlook: Big Tech Backing Meets Reversal Setup – Rally Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News HBAR is flashing early reversal signals just as momentum begins to build around its institutional narrative. After months of sustained downside, the token is now stabilizing within a key demand zone, with price action tightening and downside pressure fading.  At the same time, Hedera’s growing traction among enterprise players like Google and IBM is bringing …

The post Iran Slams Trump’s “Seven False Claims” as Hormuz Tensions Rise Again appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of making “seven false claims in one hour” and warning that the Strait of Hormuz may not remain open if the U.S. blockade continues.  The statement comes just a day after Iran’s announcement to complete the opening of the Strait of …

The post Worldcoin Drops 10% Despite Easing Market Pressure — Can WLD Reclaim $0.30? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Worldcoin price has been on a consistent downtrend since the beginning, while the bulls have been exerting pressure at regular intervals. In times when the selling pressure is reducing, the price is down by 11% to $0.282. The token is underperforming a broader market rally and is primarily driven by a ‘sell-the-news’ reaction to its …

The post Altcoins in “End Stage” Bear Market? Analyst Michaël van de Poppe Turns Bullish appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Altcoin sentiment remains under pressure, and the data backs it. The CMC Altcoin Season Index is currently sitting at 37/100, firmly in Bitcoin season. Just a week ago, it was 34, and a month ago, 53, showing how momentum has faded. Compared to its yearly high of 78, the market is clearly far from an …

The post Exclusive: RAKIA CEO Omri Raiter Reveals How a $3B Crypto Network Is Powering State-Level Operations appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In an exclusive interview, Omri Raiter, CEO of RAKIA, has shed light on a massive cryptocurrency laundering ecosystem tied to state-backed actors — one that may be far larger than publicly reported. Raiter challenges the widely cited figures, stating that “the real state-linked volume is materially higher,” suggesting the scale of activity extends well beyond …

The post Strategy Proposes Semi-Monthly Dividends for STRC to Stabilize Price and Demand appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has proposed a key change to its STRC preferred stock. The change is made to the dividend payments from monthly to semi-monthly to improve liquidity and stabilize the price.  Michael Saylor’s proposal was filed on April 17, and voting is expected to conclude by June 8. Why Is …