The post Flare CEO Slams Cardano as ADA and XRP Battle for Bitcoin DeFi Dominance appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hugo Philion has taken a direct shot at Cardano, arguing that the network has failed to deliver on its DeFi ambitions despite its early start. Responding to recent claims by Charles Hoskinson around Bitcoin DeFi, Philion said Cardano has not been able to match Flare’s execution. Instead of building a strong DeFi ecosystem, he suggested …

The post Solana and Google Cloud Launch Pay.sh for AI Agent Payments Using USDC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana News Today : Solana Foundation and Google Cloud are pushing deeper into the AI economy with the launch of Pay.sh, a new payment gateway that allows autonomous AI agents to access and pay for APIs using stablecoins on the Solana network.  The move signals a major step toward machine-to-machine payments powered by crypto. Solana …

The post Coinbase Faces Lawsuit Over Frozen $55M DAI appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A crypto whale called D.B. has taken Coinbase to court after the exchange froze around 55 million dollars in DAI linked to a 2024 phishing attack that emptied the victim’s wallet. The plaintiff says they have proven ownership, but Coinbase has not released the funds, insisting on a court order before doing so. Coinbase states …

The post Why Is Zcash Price Up By 43% Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Zcash (ZEC), a decentralized privacy-focused cryptocurrency, surged 43% in just 24 hours, climbing above $600 while most major digital assets remained relatively flat. This sharp rally positioned Zcash as one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies of the day. The sudden breakout has made many traders excited and wondering why Zcash’s price is going up so fast …

The post Floki Price Prediction 2026: Japan’s $35 Billion Yen Intervention Shakes Risk Assets While Pepeto Presale Crosses $9.79 Million appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Every floki price prediction is being recalculated after Japan spent an estimated $35 billion buying yen on April 30 according to CNBC, the country’s largest currency intervention since July 2024, sending a liquidity shock across global risk markets including crypto. Pepeto has raised $9.79 million at Pepetoswap because the wallets inside target returns before the …

The post Ethereum Founder Vitalik Says Five Banks on One Chain Is Not a Blockchain Solution appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Vitalik Buterin has delivered a verdict on consortium blockchains, calling them a failure of their original vision. Speaking during an Arbitrum Day session, Buterin argued that these private, enterprise-led chains combine the worst aspects of both centralized and decentralized systems. Instead of offering true openness or strong privacy, they often evolve into “cartel-like” structures, closed …

The post Pi Network Pushes AI and Identity Vision at Consensus 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network founders Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis took the stage at Consensus 2026, highlighting the convergence of AI, Web3, and blockchain to an audience of over 20000 attendees. Fan emphasized leveraging Pi’s KYC-verified base of over 50 million users to build practical AI-driven applications, while Kokkalis focused on secure digital identity without compromising privacy. …

The post Arthur Hayes Says “Altcoins Will Never Die,” at Consensus 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News At Consensus 2026, Arthur Hayes defended the long-term future of altcoins, arguing that crypto markets will continue producing new speculative and innovative projects despite high failure rates. He rejected the growing belief that institutional adoption and regulation will eventually eliminate most altcoins from the market. He stated: “Altcoins will never die.” While acknowledging that most …

The post Upbit Lists Dogwifhat WIF Across KRW, BTC, and USDT Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Upbit has confirmed the listing of Dogwifhat, a fast-growing meme token on the Solana network known for its strong community-driven momentum. The token, inspired by a viral Shiba Inu image, has seen rising trading activity across global markets. Trading for WIF will begin at 16:00 KST on May 6, 2026, across KRW BTC and USDT …

The post Iggy Azalea Faces Lawsuit Over MOTHER Memecoin Claims appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Iggy Azalea is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over claims she misled investors about her MOTHER token built on Solana by promoting unrealized utility, integrations, and ongoing development. Plaintiffs say these claims influenced buying decisions and led to heavy losses after the token fell over 99% from its peak. The case …