The post XRP as the ‘Internet of Value’? Experts Ask What That Could Be Worth Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A growing number of crypto analysts are drawing an interesting comparison between XRP and the early days of the internet. The idea is simple: just as the internet changed how information moves around the world, XRP could be doing the same for money. The comparison was recently discussed by Paul Barron and Apex Crypto Consulting, …

The post Russia Sets 2026 Deadline for Crypto Laws as Central Bank Tightens Control appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Russia’s central bank has announced a major step toward regulating the future of cryptocurrencies. The Bank of Russia has released a plan to create clear laws for digital assets, aiming to finish the legal framework by July 1, 2026.  This move comes as millions of Russians use crypto, and holdings in digital assets continue to …

The post Will Altcoins Outperform BTC In 2026? The 2020 Playbook Says Yes — Digitap ($TAP) Wins Best Crypto to Buy 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As the crypto market remains in a prolonged bear market, investors are wondering whether altcoins will outperform Bitcoin in 2026. With Bitcoin trading below $90,000 and the altcoin season index falling below 20, the tension of a dead altcoin season is back. However, the historical pattern of the 2020 altcoin season has attracted the attention …

The post Best Crypto to Buy Now? XRP Momentum Slows While This $0.035 DeFi Crypto Nears 100% Allocation appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets often reveal their next move when leaders pause. Assets that once drove the cycle can enter long periods of slow growth. During these phases, investors begin to search for earlier-stage opportunities with clearer upside. That shift is starting to show again. As one major cryptocurrency loses speed, attention is turning toward a smaller …

The post Bybit to Exit Japan Market in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bybit, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, will start phasing out services for Japanese residents in 2026 to align with Japan’s strict regulatory rules. The platform plans gradual account restrictions, including limits on new registrations and trading features, rather than an abrupt shutdown, giving users time to withdraw funds and close positions. The move …

The post Bitcoin Price Just Had Its Worst Q4 Since 2018. Is This a Market Breakdown or a Rest? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin’s price action in Q4 2025 has looked very different from previous years. After starting the quarter in a strong uptrend and pushing into fresh all-time highs early on, momentum shifted sharply as the quarter progressed. Instead of the usual year-end acceleration, price action turned corrective, with rallies sold into and volatility expanding to the …

The post $2.3M USDT Hacked and Laundered via Tornado Cash appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Two crypto wallets lost a total of $2.3 million in USDT in a rapid on-chain theft. The attacker swiftly swapped the stolen stablecoins for 757.6 ETH and funneled the funds through privacy mixer Tornado Cash within minutes, making tracking extremely difficult. The swift laundering move underlines how fast criminals can exploit DeFi tools to hide …

The post Crypto Hack: CertiK Warns After $2.3 Million Stolen Fund Sent To Tornado Cash appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Blockchain security company CertiK has issued an important warning after detecting a suspicious on-chain incident that led to the loss of nearly $2.3 million in digital assets. According to CertiK, the suspicious activity was found using its Skylens monitoring system, which tracks unusual movements on the blockchain. How the $2.3 Million Crypto Hack Happened According …

The post Why Is Bybit Exiting Japan Starting 2026? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bybit is preparing to leave Japan. One of the world’s largest crypto exchanges has confirmed it will begin phasing out services for Japanese residents starting in 2026, as regulatory pressure in the country continues to tighten. The move follows months of escalating scrutiny from Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), which has taken a hard line …

The post Bitcoin Crash Risks Remain as Peter Brandt Warns Cycle Is Not Over appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is back in focus as veteran trader Peter Brandt raises fresh concerns about where the current market cycle may be headed. With Bitcoin trading well below recent highs and struggling to reclaim strong momentum, Brandt argues that the broader cycle structure remains unfinished. Drawing on decades of chart analysis and Bitcoin’s own history, he …