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. …

The post Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton Named Trump’s AI Czar After Ripple XRP Lawsuit Era appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Jay Clayton, the former SEC chair who left the agency before it sued Ripple over XRP, has been named President Trump’s AI czar and will head a new “Super Intelligence Force.” He will spend the next 120 days assessing AI’s risks and opportunities. Clayton’s earlier crypto views largely held up on technology. In 2022 he …

The post Bitcoin Liquidation Map Shows $90,000 Short Squeeze Zone appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Data shows Bitcoin’s largest overhead liquidation cluster sits near $90,000, where leveraged shorts would be forced to close if price touches the level. Smaller clusters over the past two months appear around $83,000 and $75,000, and a move toward either side could speed up Bitcoin’s next move. With price chopping sideways, positions are building on …

The post Cardano Founder Tells UN Crypto Is Entering A New Era Of Exponential Growth appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized the EU’s Digital Euro, saying he doesn’t trust Europeans with it because of the risk of “asset and transaction discrimination.” He challenged officials to write a ban on such practices into law if they are not planning it. Hoskinson also delivered a speech at the United Nations declaring that crypto …

The post XRP News Today: Chart Points To $11 Long Term, But $1.66 Must Break First appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP’s chart still allows for an upside breakout, but the token has to clear two nearby price levels first. An analyst sees a target zone between $2.14 and $2.99 if buyers regain control. Where XRP stands now XRP rallied strongly after its August low near $0.985 and bounced again from a low on September 14 …