The post Ripple Was Born Before Bitcoin? 2004 Evidence Shocks Crypto Community appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A newly surfaced document shared by XRP community member SMOQE has caught the crypto world by surprise – suggesting that Ripple’s roots go all the way back to 2004, four years before Bitcoin was created. The document includes a 2014 email exchange between several industry insiders, including tech journalist Reutzel Bailey. In it, Bailey points …

The post XRP Price Holds Above $2.18 Amid Network Upgrade, Is a Breakout Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP Ledger’s v2.5.0 upgrade has gone live, introducing a host of improvements aimed at streamlining on-chain transactions. Key features include transaction batching for operational efficiency, token escrow enhancements for greater asset control, and support for permissioned DEXs. These updates mark a pivotal evolution in XRP’s infrastructure, potentially expanding its utility for both institutions and …

The post Google’s Quantum Computing Could Threaten Bitcoin Encryption, Warns NYDIG appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Every time quantum computing advances, one question echoes across the crypto world: Is Bitcoin still secure? Google’s latest announcement has reignited that fear. The tech giant revealed a major leap in quantum capabilities, slashing the number of qubits needed to break RSA encryption from 20 million to just 1 million. That’s a massive jump, and …

The post Kaspa Early Adopters Made 50x; Bitcoin Solaris Presale Investors Positioned for 500x Returns appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Kaspa created waves when its early believers walked away with 50x gains. It was fast, efficient, and gave retail investors a chance to win big. But now, that window seems to be closing. The hype is cooling. The returns are flattening. And the focus is shifting. Investors are no longer asking, “What coin will do …

The post She Thought It Was Love… Then Lost $430K in a Crypto Scam appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Australia’s major crypto crackdown has taken an unexpected turn. On Wednesday, a nationwide law enforcement operation targeting crypto ATMs identified 90 individuals linked to suspected scams—only to discover most were actually victims, not offenders. Despite tightening regulations, Australia continues to battle rising crypto ATM scams. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), in collaboration …

The post VYRAL vs. Dogecoin & Shiba Inu: The Next Evolution of Trend-Based Crypto Is Here appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News VYRAL: The Trend-Powered Protocol That Just Raised $100K in 48 Hours In a saturated crypto landscape filled with copy-paste meme coins and outdated prediction platforms, one project is rising fast by tapping into the most powerful force on the internet: virality. VYRAL, the world’s first real-time speculation protocol for internet trends, is not just another …

The post Bitcoin Price Live, Traders Eye $97K Dip as Key Entry Point appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Following Bitcoin’s drop below the $100,000 mark over the weekend, fresh narratives are surfacing about where the top crypto might be headed next. Despite more than $63 billion flowing into the crypto market in 2024, Bitcoin has only managed a modest 13% gain year-to-date, raising questions about what’s holding back the top cryptocurrency.  According to …

The post Morgan Stanley Predicts 7 Fed Rate Cuts by 2026: Will Crypto Rally Again? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Morgan Stanley has just dropped a big prediction: the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates seven times by the end of 2026, bringing the benchmark rate down to between 2.5% and 2.75%. It’s a forecast that could have wide-reaching effects, not just on traditional markets, but also on crypto. If history is any …

The post Bitcoin Supply Shock Ahead? Max Keiser Predicts Major Price Surge appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is back in the headlines as Max Keiser, a longtime supporter of the cryptocurrency and advisor to El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, predicts an imminent supply shock that could push prices sharply higher. Keiser joins fellow Bitcoin maximalist and JAN3 CEO, Samson Mow, in warning the market of a looming supply crunch. As demand …

The post Fact Check: Is Elon Musk Buying XRP (Ripple)? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Is Elon Musk planning an investment in Ripple’s XRP? A recent viral post has claimed that the billionaire is set to invest $104 billion into the cryptocurrency. The post even shared a headline that read: “Elon Musk Joins Ripple Partnership, Injects $104B into XRP.” 🚨 BREAKING: Rumors are swirling that Elon Musk may be preparing …