The post Lithuania Declares War on Unlicensed Crypto Firms as MiCA Enforcement Begins appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Lithuania is preparing for one of its toughest crypto enforcement actions yet, signaling a clear shift from regulatory tolerance to strict oversight. Starting January 1, 2026, crypto firms operating without a valid MiCA license will be treated as illegal, exposing hundreds of companies to fines, website blocks, and even criminal liability. The move places Lithuania …

The post Russia’s Largest Bank Sberbank Explores Crypto-Backed Loans appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Russia’s biggest bank is taking a careful step toward crypto. Sberbank, the country’s largest state-owned lender, has confirmed it is exploring loans secured by cryptocurrency. The idea is that borrowers could get ruble loans while using digital assets as collateral, instead of selling them outright. The comments come as Russia’s stance on crypto begins to …

The post Bitcoin Price Enters a Post-Expiry Window—Why This Weekend Could Decide BTC’s Next Move appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After maintaining a choppy trade for a few days, the Bitcoin price rose slightly but failed to sustain above $89,000. Meanwhile, due to the pullback, the volatility seems to have risen as the token is heading into the weekend at a sensitive point. Besides, it has moved past the current options expiry after days of …

The post Gemini Adds BNB Trading and Custody Support appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Gemini, the third-largest U.S. crypto exchange, has announced the launch of trading and custody support for BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem. Originally issued by Binance in 2017, BNB is widely used for paying trading and network fees. With this move, Gemini joins Kraken in supporting BNB, while Coinbase has placed the …

The post Lithuania Crypto License Deadline: Firms Must Comply by Dec 31, 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Lithuania is known as a leading, crypto-friendly EU hub, is sending a clear message to the crypto industry: follow the rules or leave. The country’s central bank has warned that all crypto companies operating in Lithuania must secure a proper license by December 31, 2025, or face serious legal consequences starting next year. Lithuania Tightens …

The post Trust Wallet Hack Update: Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Confirms Funds Are ‘SAFU’ appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A recent hack on Trust Wallet exposed nearly $7 million in crypto from users. The attack happened just after Christmas, surprising many investors and worrying the crypto community. Although the loss was smaller than some major exchange hacks, the speed and secrecy of the attack caused panic. User Funds Are “SAFU,” Says Changpeng Zhao  So …

The post Why Bitcoin Price Hasn’t Surged Much in 2025? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin usually sees strong gains in the year after a halving. This cycle, however, has looked different. Instead of explosive volatility, the price has remained relatively calm, even behaving like a stable asset at times.  According to Jan3 CEO and Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow, this quiet phase is temporary, and a major price move is …

The post Russia Says U.S. Interested in Using Nuclear Power for Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The two world’s biggest economies, Russia and the United States, are discussing the future of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been under Russian control since early in the Ukraine conflict.  Meanwhile, reports suggest that the U.S has shown interest in using electricity from Europe’s largest nuclear power plant for Bitcoin mining U.S. Interest …

The post “XRP’s Strength Isn’t Wall Street, But Its Community” Says Mike Novogratz appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Mike Novogratz isn’t convinced that institutional money is what keeps XRP relevant. Instead, the Galaxy Digital CEO believes XRP’s staying power comes from something far less measurable but equally powerful, its community.  Speaking on a recent podcast, Novogratz credited the “XRP Army” for carrying the token through multiple market cycles, even as Wall Street attention …

The post Trust Wallet Hack: $7M Stolen, CZ Promises Full Refunds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Trust Wallet has confirmed a serious security breach affecting version 2.68 of its browser extension, which hackers exploited to drain funds from hundreds of users’ wallets across Bitcoin, Solana, and EVM networks. Initial on-chain analysis showed losses exceeding $6 million, with total impact around $7 million. Users are urged to disable the compromised extension and …