The post Bank of Korea Launches Virtual Asset Team to Oversee Crypto Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bank of Korea has established a new “Virtual Asset Team” within its Financial Payment Systems Bureau to oversee crypto markets and lead efforts in creating a Korean won-pegged stablecoin. This strategic move reflects increased focus on stablecoin regulation and market readiness as South Korea shifts from CBDC research to practical digital currency initiatives. The …

The post Stablecoin Transaction Volume Surpasses Visa in Q1 2025 With Over $6 Trillion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stablecoin transaction volume exceeded Visa’s in the first quarter of 2025, nearly doubling the payments giant with over $6 trillion in transfers, according to Bitwise Asset Management. This milestone reflects a surge of more than 30% quarter-over-quarter, underscoring stablecoins’ rapid adoption for global payments, DeFi, remittances, and business settlements. Driven by leading digital assets like …

The post Missed Pengu? Viral Bitcoin Penguins Just Did $1.2M in 24 Hours appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Murad was right. Meme coins continue to be the fastest movers, rallying first after pullbacks and rallying hardest when the market is sending. The meme sector is up more than 50% across the board in the last 30 days, and leading the charge is Bitcoin Penguins, a viral new presale that just raised $1.2 million …

The post Ethereum Turns 10: From $13 to $3,800 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum celebrates its 10th anniversary on July 30, 2025, marking a remarkable journey from its early days priced at just $13 in 2016 to trading near $3,800 today. Launched in 2015, Ethereum has evolved from an experimental blockchain to the world’s second-largest platform, powering decentralized applications, NFTs, and the booming DeFi sector. This milestone highlights …

The post 90% of Finance Leaders Expect Blockchain to Transform Industry Within 3 Years appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A recent Ripple survey reveals that 90% of global finance leaders expect blockchain technology and digital assets to transform the financial industry within three years. Respondents cited growing confidence in blockchain’s ability to boost transparency, efficiency, and security in traditional finance. The majority anticipate rapid adoption of digital assets for payments and settlements, signaling increased …

The post Satoshi Nakamoto’s Vision of Bitcoin Comes True After 15 Years appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Fifteen years ago, Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, famously said, “If you don’t believe me or don’t get it, I don’t have time to try to convince you, sorry.” At the time, only a handful grasped Bitcoin’s groundbreaking potential. Today, Bitcoin has emerged as a globally recognized currency and a trusted store of value. Despite …

The post How Ozak AI’s $0.005 Presale Could Turn $100 Into $10,000 and Beat Ethereum’s Growth appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Lately, Ozak AI (OZ) has been attracting a lot of investor attention in 2025, especially through its presale, during which the OZ token is currently offered at a very low price of only $0.005. This has been much of an early entry point where the investors stand a chance of multiplying their investments exponentially to …

The post Anchorage Digital Acquires 10,141 BTC Worth $1.19 Billion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Anchorage Digital, a leading U.S.-based digital asset bank, has purchased 10,141 Bitcoin—valued at approximately $1.19 billion—over a nine-hour span through multiple wallets. The large-scale acquisition reflects rising institutional demand for Bitcoin as a reserve asset and highlights the growing role of regulated financial institutions in the crypto market. Analysts note Anchorage likely used over-the-counter channels …

The post SHIB and PEPE Projected to Double by 2025, But Ozak AI Aims for 100x in 90 Days appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE) gaining traction as investor sentiment shifts bullish. Both tokens are expected to double in value by 2025, but a new player—Ozak AI (OZ)—is capturing serious attention with a 100x growth forecast within just 90 days of launch. While SHIB and PEPE are well-known names in the …

The post Litecoin Leads, Solana Surges, XRP Waits: Altcoin ETFs May Explode Onto Wall Street appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto world might be gearing up for its next big moment and this time, it’s not just Bitcoin or Ethereum at the center of attention. According to Bloomberg’s ETF analyst James Seyffart, altcoin ETFs could be on the way, possibly as early as this summer. On The New Era Finance Podcast, he discussed the …