The post S&P Global Brings AAA-Style Risk Scores to DeFi’s $10B Lending Market appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News S&P Global Ratings has launched a AAA-style risk framework for crypto lending vaults as deposits in on-chain lending products hit a record $10 billion. The market has grown nearly sevenfold from $1.5 billion in the last two years. Meanwhile, the new framework aims to help investors better compare risks across these growing lending products. S&P …

The post Cardano Price Eyes $0.30 as ADA Breaks Higher—Can the Rally Hold While On-Chain Data Lags appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Cardano (ADA) price is gaining momentum after breaking above the key $0.26 level, with the token now trading near $0.27. The latest move has strengthened the bullish setup as buying pressure rises and open interest recovers. In the meantime, the rising leverage and liquidations are adding volatility; on-chain activity is yet to accelerate. With …

The post ICP Price Rally Close to Key Resistance — Is the Next Move Up or Down? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News ICP price is entering a crucial phase after a strong recovery lifted the token from its summer lows. The rally has pushed ICP back above $3, but buyers are now approaching a resistance level that has repeatedly limited upside. At the same time, network activity is picking up, giving the recovery stronger on-chain support. ICP …

The post Binance to Block Brazil Cross-Border Crypto Transfers appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Binance will ask Brazilian users to provide the purpose and recipient details for cross-border crypto transfers from Nov. 1. Users must complete the details before making withdrawals. Deposits may be held or returned if the information is missing. Transfers between Brazilian users are not affected. Binance will report these transactions monthly to Brazil’s central bank. …

The post XRP Rich List Shows Lower Entry Point for Top 1% of Holders appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP Rich List shows that the balance needed to enter the top 1% has fallen to 43,995 XRP, down from about 64,077 XRP in January 2024. At XRP’s current $1.54 price, that balance is worth about $67,753. The top 2%, 4%, and 10% thresholds now stand at 21,500, 10,010, and 2,091 XRP, respectively. The …

The post OKX Files With SEC to Bring 63 U.S. Stocks to 24/7 Blockchain Trading appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News OKX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has officially filed a notification with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a blockchain-based trading platform through its joint venture with ICE.  OKX plans to offer 24/7 trading of tokenized shares from 63 NYSE-listed companies, including Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Tesla. OKX and ICE Plan Tokenized Stock Venue …

The post Zcash Activates NU7 Upgrade on Public Testnet appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Zcash has activated its NU7 upgrade on the public testnet, cutting the targeted time between transaction blocks from 75 to 25 seconds. The change could reduce waiting times for merchants and exchanges. Both major Zcash node programs now support the test, which uses valueless coins. NU7 also changes fee distribution and disables Sprout transactions. Developers …

The post Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Bull Run Could Extend Into 2027 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Raoul Pal expects the current crypto liquidity cycle could continue into 2027 as governments face large funding needs while companies continue investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The current debt cycle is around 5.8 years old. Under a normal cycle, liquidity would be expected to reach its later stages by the first or second quarter of …

The post Japan Bond Selloff Deepens As 30-Year Yield Breaks Every Record Since 1999 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Japan’s 30-year government bond yield rose to a record 4.235% on Monday, the highest since the bonds were first sold in 1999. It first crossed 4% only in May. The Bank of Japan said heavy bond issuance by AI companies is pushing long-term rates higher, while Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida described AI as a “big …

The post Why Is Crypto Market Going Up Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin climbed to $86,436.31, up 2.1% over 24 hours and 3.4% over the week, after printing its highest weekly close in more than eight months. It is now up nearly 50% over the past three months. Ethereum gained 1.4% to $2,727.32, XRP rose 2.1% to $1.52, and BNB added 2.2% to $796.82. Supply is tightening. …