The post Big Breaking: Fed’s New Crypto Shift Could Put Ripple at the Center of Payments appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller has proposed a new “limited-access” or “skinny” master account, a move that could fundamentally change how crypto payment companies interact with the American banking system. What Is a Skinny Master Account? Announced on October 21, 2025, during the Federal Reserve’s Payments Innovation Conference, the “skinny master account” is designed to …

The post XRP Price Forecast: Is Ripple’s Token Preparing for a Major Comeback? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP, the native token of Ripple, has been struggling to regain upward momentum after facing sustained selling pressure in recent weeks. Despite broader market volatility and regulatory uncertainties, investors are closely watching whether the token can stage a potential rebound. With on-chain metrics hinting at renewed accumulation and Ripple’s ecosystem expansion continuing, market participants are …

The post Solana Price 30-Day Forecast—Bullish Reversal or Another Fakeout in the Making? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market remains volatile as Bitcoin consolidates above the $108,000 mark, while Solana (SOL) emerges as one of the most active altcoins this week. After testing resistance around the $190–$200 zone, traders are now eyeing whether the SOL price can sustain its momentum or face another rejection. With on-chain activity surging and network demand …

The post Fed Rate Cut: Economists Near-Unanimous on 25-bps Cut in Next Meeting appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut rates in the upcoming meetings. Markets are watching closely as these moves could ripple through everything from loans to savings and even shake up the crypto markets. Economists Forecast Two More Fed Rate Cuts This Year According to a Reuters poll of economists, the Federal Reserve will …

The post AVAX Price Consolidates Before Potential Q4 Breakout as Development & Adoption Surge appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The AVAX price has been steadily gaining traction as Avalanche climbs to the RWA’s top ranks of blockchain development activity. Recently, it was listed third among the top projects by 30-day developer activity, trailing only behind Chainlink and Hedera. Competing with such established names highlights the growing confidence and technical momentum behind Avalanche. Built as …

The post Ripple’s $1 Billion Move and National Bank Ambition Have Critics Nervous appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Last week, Ripple announced a $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, showing the growing demand for its technology among major financial institutions. The goal behind this deal is to help Ripple expand deeper into traditional finance by combining blockchain technology with existing banking systems. However, CIO at SWIFT, Tom Zschach, claimed that Ripple lacks client trust, …

The post Crypto and Fintech Groups Urge CFPB To Finalize Open Banking Rule appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto and fintech groups are pushing regulators to protect consumers’ rights over their financial data. A coalition of fintech, crypto, and banking groups, including the Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, and Financial Technology Association submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding the reconsideration of the Personal Financial Data Rights (PFDR) Rule …

The post Coinbase Acquires Investment Platform Echo for $375 Million in Cash-and-Stock Deal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has announced its plan to acquire Echo, a leading onchain investment platform, in a deal valued at approximately $375 million, marking its eighth major acquisition of 2025.  The agreement, completed through a mix of cash and Coinbase stock, strengthens the exchange’s push into blockchain-native capital markets and …

The post Bitcoin Price Holds Above $108K Despite Sharp Drop in Futures Open Interest—What’s Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After weeks of sharp swings, the broader crypto market appears to be entering a phase of cautious stability. Bitcoin price continues to trade resiliently above the $100,000 mark, while Ethereum and major altcoins remain range-bound amid cooling market momentum. Investor sentiment has shifted from extreme optimism to measured consolidation as traders reassess their positions following …

The post Top Altcoins That Could 10x in 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market is at a crossroads, trapped between fear and opportunity. After weeks of selloffs and volatility, Bitcoin’s dominance has started to cool, and analysts now believe the altcoin bull run of 2025 could be on the horizon. While some traders believe the 2025 peak has already passed, others argue the four-year cycle is …