The post SEC Crypto Roundtable Explores Unified Licensing and Regulatory Clarity appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The second roundtable hosted by the SEC’s Crypto Task Force was held in Washington, with the purpose of addressing how the existing regulatory framework can better facilitate crypto asset trading in the United States.  Mark Uyeda opens the event Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda presided over the session, joined by Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw. …

The post Ripple CEO Talks XRP Price Surge and Bitcoin Price Forecasts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On a recent appearance on The Claman Countdown with Liz Claman on Fox Business, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his thoughts on the current state of the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin’s recent price drop and Ripple’s latest strategic move. Claman pointed out that Bitcoin, which surged to a high of $107,000 after the election, has …

The post SEC Clears William Hinman in Ethereum Conflict Probe, But Critics Remain Unconvinced appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After a long legal fight, Empower Oversight received a report from the SEC’s Office of Inspector General. The report investigated whether former SEC official William Hinman had a conflict of interest when he said Ethereum was not a security.  At the time, Hinman was still getting payments from his former law firm, which was linked …

The post XRP Price Holds Above $2 as Open Interest Surges: Will Buyers Push XRP Further? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The market is bouncing back after Trump paused plans to raise tariffs, and recent inflation data (CPI and PPI) showed signs of slowing down. Because of this, altcoins are holding strong, and XRP is looking to make a big move past the $2 mark. With several indicators showing growth, buyers seem to be in control …

The post From Mocked Pig to Crypto King: The Epic Rise of $KOPS appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The memecoin market has seen many wild and eccentric coins rise and fall. Yet, a new player is emerging—$KOPS, the utility token of the King of Pigs ecosystem. This isn’t just another meme token; it’s a story of revenge, resilience, and rebellion. And the King of Pigs is here to make his mark. The Story …

The post Scan, Pay, Done: How SpacePay Turns Crypto into Coffee Money appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Most baristas react with a confused stare when customers attempt to pay for coffee with Bitcoin. This common scenario highlights the current gap between cryptocurrency ownership and real-world usage. Despite years of promises about crypto changing the payment landscape, the majority of consumers continue to rely on traditional credit cards for everyday purchases.  SpacePay is …

The post The Sub-$0.10 Token Gaining Ground as the Next Crypto to Hit $1 in 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In a market full of bold promises and overhyped narratives, investors are starting to take a closer look at smaller projects that actually deliver something real. One token that’s been quietly gaining traction is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), currently trading under $0.10 and positioned for substantial upside as it builds out a practical, use-case-driven DeFi ecosystem. …

The post New York Bill proposes letting people pay State fees with Bitcoin and Crypto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News New York could soon accept cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as a means of payment for state-related services. A new bill, Assembly Bill A7788, was recently proposed by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel.  The bill seeks to amend the existing law to permit New York state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as payment. Which Cryptos Are Included? …

The post Trump’s $TRUMP Memecoin faces $320M unlock despite 83% Price crash appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In January 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a memecoin named $TRUMP. When it was launched, the price of the token reached as much as $75.35. But things didn’t remain good for long the token has now fallen by 83% and is currently available at about $8. A lot of investors have lost money. Reports …

The post Bitcoin and Ethereum Option With $2.5 Billion Is Expiring Today: How Will Market Reacts? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Friday is here, and the crypto market is ready for a massive $2.5 billion Bitcoin options expiry set for today. However, market analysts are watching Bitcoin and Ethereum as the Trump tariff war intensified, with China retaliating with a 125% import tax on U.S. goods. With such volatility and option expiring looming, will Bitcoin and …