The post Russia Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Mining appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Russian Ministry of Justice has introduced a draft amendment to the Criminal Code to punish illegal cryptocurrency mining, reflecting stricter oversight of unlicensed digital asset activities. Under the proposal, people mining without registration could face fines of up to 1.5 million rubles or up to two years of compulsory labor. New Article 171.6 would also …

The post BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Price Drop Ahead of FOMC Meeting appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tuesday began on a weak note as selling pressure plunged the crypto market down by 2% as the sentiment slipped into FEAR territory. Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship crypto, erased most of yesterday’s gains and slid below $88,000, pulling major altcoins like ETH, XRP, and Solana lower along with the broader market. ETH, XRP, SOL Follow …

The post 2025 Becomes One of Crypto’s Worst Years After Massive Losses appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto’s 2025 will be remembered as a year when confidence slowly collapsed under the weight of hacks, scams, and insider abuse. What began with hype, political tokens, and renewed optimism quickly turned into a long stretch of security failures that exposed deep structural weaknesses across the industry. By year’s end, total losses had crossed $3.5 …

The post Why This Coin Could Be the Best Crypto to Buy Right Now in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Timing is everything in crypto, and most of the biggest gains rarely come from buying what’s already trending. They usually come from spotting momentum early, right when a project is transitioning from “presale” to “real market presence.” That’s exactly where Mutuum Finance (MUTM) finds itself right now. With a quickly progressing presale, a protocol launch …

The post Bitcoin vs Silver Crash: Expert Calls Out Peter Schiff Over Double Standards appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A sharp sell-off in silver has unexpectedly reignited one of crypto’s longest-running debates. Finance expert and author Shanaka Anslem Perera‘s tweet is garnering attention after responding to comments from longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff, who weighed in on silver’s sudden drop. Silver plunged as much as 14% in just over an hour, falling from $84 …

The post SolStaking Launches New Year Yield Program Offering Market-Independent Income Amid Crypto Fear appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The broader cryptocurrency market remains under sustained pressure as bearish sentiment continues to dominate investor behaviour. At the time of writing, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 24, placing market sentiment firmly in the extreme fear zone. Declining liquidity, reduced risk appetite, and prolonged price weakness have pushed many digital assets into extended …

The post Will Saylor’s Strategy Go Bankrupt If Bitcoin Drops To $74,000? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As Bitcoin has stayed below $100,000 for the past two months, concerns are growing among investors. Many are now asking what could happen to Strategy if Bitcoin drops to $74,000, a level that is only about 15% below its current price. Despite these worries that the strategy could face bankruptcy, the company continues to add …

The post Lighter Rolls Out LIT Token with $68M Funding and Mainnet Momentum appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Lighter, widely seen as one of Hyperliquid’s strongest rivals in decentralized derivatives trading, has officially announced the launch of its native token, LIT. The move comes after weeks of intense speculation, rising trader interest, and growing activity around the platform ahead of its expected airdrop and token generation event. How LIT Token Is Designed to …

The post MicroStrategy Shares Outperform Bitcoin as Corporate Bitcoin Bet Pays Off appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Investors who bought MicroStrategy ($MSTR) at 2.5x mNAV in June 2021 are now structurally outperforming Bitcoin. The company’s Bitcoin holdings have surged to 672,497 BTC, giving each share significantly more digital asset exposure than at purchase. Today, 1x NAV per share is $170, well above the 2021 entry price, while the balance sheet is stronger …

The post XRP Price Prediction 2026: Why XRP Could Still Slip Toward $1 Despite Positive ETF Flows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News December close is on the horizon, and the crypto markets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP, are gearing up for a bearish close within a consolidated environment. XRP price action has remained under pressure in recent sessions, even as ETF-related inflows linked to the token continue to stay positive. While such inflows are typically seen as …