The post South Korea Crypto Regulation Delayed Until 2026 Over Stablecoin Disputes appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Korea’s long-awaited Digital Asset Basic Law has hit another roadblock. Authorities have officially delayed the submission of the bill until 2026, signaling deeper disagreements behind the scenes over how stablecoins should be regulated in one of Asia’s most active crypto markets. The delay reflects unresolved tensions between financial regulators and central banking authorities, at …

The post Metaplanet Buys 4,279 BTC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich announced the company purchased 4,279 BTC in Q4 2025 for about $451 million, averaging $105,412 per coin. Total holdings now stand at 35,102 BTC, with a $3.78 billion cost basis and an average cost of $107,606 per BTC, yielding 568.2% in 2025. Its Bitcoin Income business generated ¥8.581 billion, surpassing forecasts, …

The post Bitcoin Set to Reach $150K? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Dragonfly partner Haseeb Qureshi predicts Bitcoin could break $150,000 by the end of 2026, even as its market share shrinks. He expects Ethereum and Solana to outperform, while many fintech Layer‑1s underdeliver. Big Tech may launch or acquire a crypto wallet, and more Fortune 100 firms will adopt blockchain. In DeFi, three perpetual DEX leaders …

The post Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Price Predictions for January 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As January 2026 approaches, crypto markets remain volatile, with analysts pointing to potential price movements for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP. After a sharp market correction that wiped out $1.2 trillion in recent months, the market is at a critical juncture, and the actions of both retail and institutional investors will likely shape early …

The post Metaplanet Raises ¥21.25B with Class B Preferred Share Issuance appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Metaplanet Inc. has successfully completed the issuance of 23.61 million Class B Preferred Shares (“MERCURY”) via a third-party allotment, raising ¥21.25 billion. Major investors include Nautical Funding Ltd., SMALLCAP World Fund, and select Anson and Ghisallo funds. Each share was issued at ¥900, boosting capital stock and reserves by ¥10.62 billion each. Following the allotment, …

The post XRP News: Stablecoins Take Center Stage, Ripple’s RLUSD Celebrates First Year appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stablecoins are quickly shedding their image as tools meant only for crypto trading. Today, they are becoming a serious settlement layer for global finance, processing volumes that now rival, and in some cases exceed, traditional banking and payment networks. Ripple sees this shift as a major inflection point, one that could redefine how money moves …

The post XRP Price Could Hit $8 by 2026, Says Standard Chartered, Here’s Why appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Standard Chartered Bank has turned bullish on XRP, predicting a potential 330% price rise by 2026. The prediction comes at a time when crypto markets are slowly recovering from their recent market drop. Meanwhile, this bullish prediction is supported by growing institutional inflows into XRP ETFs and clearer regulations that are boosting investor confidence. Standard …

The post Beldex Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Is BDX a Hidden Gem in Privacy Coins? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Beldex token is BDX could attempt a recovery toward $0.14–$0.227 by 2026 if demand for privacy-focused Web3 tools increases. By 2030, BDX may move toward $0.817 if confidential ecosystems gain wider acceptance. Beldex BDX is building a particular corner of Web3, one where privacy is the default, not …

The post Bitcoin Long-term Holders Begin Accumulation After Months of Selling: Is BTC Ready for Rebound? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The long term Bitcoin (BTC) holders have begun accumulating for the first time since July 2025. The ongoing Bitcoin price consolidation has been achieved through the reduced selling pressure from long term investors and antidote rising demand from retail holders. Bitcoin Long-term Holders Shifts Bullish? According to onchain data analysis from checkonchain, the long-term holder …

The post Silver Falls 13% in One Day as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Face New Macro Test appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Silver prices saw a sudden and sharp sell-off, falling nearly 13% in a single day from around $83 to $73 per ounce. The drop erased an estimated $550 billion from silver’s total market value and marked one of the most dramatic moves in the metal this year. The decline followed a powerful rally earlier in …