The post Ethereum Price Faces A Critical $0.040 ETH/BTC Test appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Ethereum price setup just got more interesting. ETH/BTC has reportedly broken its long-running downtrend, ending a period of relative weakness against Bitcoin that had stretched back to 2017. That doesn’t automatically mean the next leg is guaranteed. The chart still has a major hurdle at $0.040, and what happens there could decide whether this …

The post Crypto AI Sector Surges 54% as Investors Chase Agent Economy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto AI sector just had a month that’s hard to ignore. It gained 54% in September, more than double the broader crypto market’s 24% return, according to Grayscale’s latest sector update. That kind of outperformance naturally gets attention. But the sector is still tiny compared with the rest of crypto, sitting at roughly $15 …

The post Why Did Blast Decide to Wind Down Its L2? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Blast is shutting down its Layer 2 network, ending a project that once pitched unusually high yields and a distinct approach to crypto payments. The reason is blunt: operating costs now exceed L2 revenue, and Blast says it sees no credible path to economic sustainability. The project is asking users to move their assets back …

The post Bitget Hack: How AI Helped in Tracing $387 Million Across Chains appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bitget hack didn’t stay on one blockchain for long. After $387 million was stolen on September 24, Chainalysis investigators used in-house AI and custom automation to track the funds across multiple networks and protocols. The speed mattered. Investigators estimate more than 20 hours of manual bridge reconciliation was compressed into under 10 minutes. Hundreds …

The post Charles Hoskinson’s Midnight NIGHT Surges 159% After Biggest Crash appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Charles Hoskinson’s Midnight project is making a strong comeback after one of its worst crashes due to a bridge exploit. NIGHT has surged 159% through September and early October, reaching $0.048, its highest level in six months.  The recovery comes after an 87% collapse and a major Midnight network upgrade that is now live. Reasons …

The post Porsche Ends Web3 Project and PIONΞERS CIRCLE appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Porsche has announced the conclusion of its Web3 project and PIONΞERS CIRCLE community. The move ends active operations while preserving the project’s digital assets and community history. PORSCHΞ 911 NFTs will remain with their holders on the blockchain. The PIONΞERS Discord server will become a read-only archive. The @eth_porsche X account will no longer be …

The post Absa Becomes First African Bank to Offer Digital-Asset Custody appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Africa’s Absa Group has launched digital-asset custody services for institutional clients after receiving regulatory approval. The service supports Bitcoin, XRP Ledger, Ethereum and USDC, with plans to add more assets. Absa will provide safekeeping, administration and transfer services to asset managers, non-bank financial institutions and corporates. The bank plans to expand the service to …

The post VanEck Files Prospectus for BNB ETF With Staking Rewards appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News VanEck’s BNB ETF is listed on Nasdaq and aims to track BNB’s price along with staking rewards from part of its holdings. The fund will hold BNB directly, with BitGo serving as its initial staking provider. The ETF provides investors exposure to BNB through shares rather than direct token ownership. Its sponsor fee is 0.39%. …

The post Google Sends AI Chips Into Orbit on SpaceX Rocket for Data Center Test appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Google has launched its AI chips into low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 to test whether AI data centers can operate in space. The Project Suncatcher mission will examine how Google’s TPUs handle radiation, extreme temperatures, launch forces and cooling challenges. Google says orbital solar panels could generate up to eight times more …

The post Oil Prices Crash as Europe May Release Strategic Reserves appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude trading around $103.50 and U.S. crude below $90. The decline followed reports that European countries could release oil stocks amid pressure from the United States. A release of strategic reserves could increase near-term oil supply and add further pressure to crude prices. Markets are now watching for confirmation …