The post CFTC Allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as Collateral in U.S. Derivatives Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a major step toward bringing crypto into regulated U.S. markets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham has launched a pilot program that allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives trading. Alongside this, the CFTC released new guidance on tokenized collateral and removed …

The post Why Terra Luna Price Surges 29% Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Terra Luna, a decentralized payments network, is once again in the spotlight after the token jumped 29% over the last 24 hours and nearly 100% this week. But what’s really driving this surprising comeback?  Let’s break down the key reasons behind LUNA’s latest surge. Terra Chain v2.18 Upgrade One of the main reasons behind the …

The post Circle Secures Abu Dhabi License to Expand Global Services appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Circle has received a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, allowing it to operate as a Money Services Provider under the Abu Dhabi Global Market framework. This approval lets Circle offer regulated payment and digital asset services in the region, boosting its credibility with institutional and retail clients. The license …

The post Investors Are Rushing Into SolStaking — Discover How They Earn Over 800+ XRP a Day appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A senior Ripple executive has issued a clear warning: for XRP to stay competitive in the next market cycle, its execution speed must catch up to Solana. Meanwhile, savvy investors are already using a different staking strategy to earn more than 800 XRP per day—regardless of market volatility. Ripple Acknowledges Solana’s Technical Edge Ripple’s senior …

The post [Live] Crypto Market News Today: Latest Updates on December 9, 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News December 9, 2025 06:27:41 UTC Solana Validator Count Drops Sharply, Sparking Debate Community data shows Solana’s active validators have dropped from over 2,500 in March 2023 to about 800 today, a fall of nearly 68%. Some believe this is positive, saying weak or fake nodes were removed. Others, including infrastructure teams, argue many real validators …

The post Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Breaks Silence as XRP Becomes Fastest Spot ETF to Hit $1B appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP Spot ETFs have crossed $1 billion in assets under management, making XRP the fastest crypto Spot ETF to reach the milestone in the United States since Ethereum. Canary, Grayscale, Bitwise, and Franklin are driving most of the activity, with steady demand coming from institutional desks. ETF inflows show strong interest from long-term buyers who …

The post CRO Demand Surges as 21Shares Commits to Accelerating Its Mainstream Adoption  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cronos (CRO) has received a major boost from 21Shares. On Monday, December 8, 2025, 21Shares announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to catalyze the mainstream adoption of CRO through regulated investment products. 21Shares Boosts Institutional Adoption For CRO 21Shares, a major issuer of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced that it will be offering investment …

The post Is SOL at $130 Dead Money? Digitap ($TAP) is the Best Crypto to Buy for Growth appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana remains a powerful large-cap asset, yet many investors are starting to question whether it is dead money at its current price of ~$130. Momentum has slowed, liquidity has normalised, and traders who previously chased volatility are rotating into high-growth crypto presales.  Digitap ($TAP) is one of these potential altcoins to buy with massive growth …

The post Ripple News: Citadel and Top Investors Take Protected Positions in $500M Deal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple’s recent $500 million share sale has quickly become one of the most talked-about moves in the crypto industry. The deal valued Ripple at around $40 billion and attracted some of the biggest names in traditional finance, including Citadel Securities, Fortress Investment Group, Brevan Howard, Galaxy Digital, Marshall Wace, and Pantera Capital. But according to …

The post Crypto Alert: XRP, SOL, DOGE, LTC, HBAR Set To Rally As ETFs Attract Millions appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A wave of newly launched spot altcoin ETFs are making headlines, even after the U.S. government’s longest shutdown pushed the crypto market into a sharp correction. While spot Bitcoin ETFs saw heavy outflows, several newer altcoin ETFs recorded zero days of net outflows, raising questions about whether certain altcoins may outperform once the market recovers. …