The post Bitcoin Enters Hormuz Standoff as Iran Explores Sanctions Workarounds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Iran’s reported plan to charge oil tankers a fee in Bitcoin or Chinese yuan to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is drawing global attention, as it mixes geopolitics with cryptocurrency in a way rarely seen before. According to messages sent to ships in the region, tankers may need to pay between about $0.50 and …

The post Crypto Trading Volume Drops 48% — Is the Market Running on Leverage Alone? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market may appear stable on the surface, but underlying activity is cooling rapidly. Data shows that total centralized exchange (CEX) trading volume has dropped to around $4.3 trillion, marking a sharp 48% decline from the October 2025 peak. This slowdown points to weakening participation, even as prices attempt to hold higher levels. More …

The post Coinbase Stock Price Faces Resistance Despite Securing Crypto AFSL appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase stock price teased a bullish spike but then hesitated at the worst possible moment. The recent move up toward $189 looked promising, especially coming off that February support zone around $140–$160. That area isn’t random either as it lines up with a two-year-old demand zone. So naturally, buyers showed up. But let’s not get …

The post Bittensor Price Nears Key Resistance — Why $360 Could Stall the TAO Rally appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bittensor (TAO) price posted a strong move over the past few hours, climbing nearly 8% to test a key resistance near $350. However, sellers quickly stepped in, capping the rally and pulling the price back toward $335. While the structure remains clean and momentum appears strong, this is not a confirmed breakout—TAO is still testing …

The post 3 Top Crypto to Buy Now: BNB and Bittensor Guard Key Levels While Pepeto Targets 150x Before Listing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bittensor’s TAO token jumped 10% past $300 on April 6 after a viral AI agent story proved demand for decentralized compute is real and growing fast, per CoinMarketCap. Most traders have not noticed yet. These 3 top crypto to buy now are running on different timelines. BNB and TAO hold support with recovery targets months …

The post Polygon Labs Eyes $100 Million to Launch Stablecoin Payments appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Polygon Labs is in early talks to raise up to $100 million to scale a regulated stablecoin payments business, shifting its focus from generic blockchain support to real‑world money movement that boosts on‑chain transaction volume. The push builds on its recent acquisitions of licensed U.S. payment and wallet firms Coinme and Sequence, aiming to integrate fiat …

The post Iran to Collect Bitcoin Fees from Oil Tankers During Ceasefire appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Iran is proposing a plan to charge about $1 per barrel in cryptocurrency or other digital assets like stablecoins and yuan for oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during a two‑week ceasefire deal with the United States, according to reports. Fully loaded tankers must submit cargo and vessel details before payment, while …

The post Crypto Market Today: What Comes Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP; A Breakout With a Macro Twist? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets are entering a pivotal phase as macro signals begin to diverge, with Bitcoin flashing breakout. Bitcoin is showing early signs of a technical breakout, pushing above important levels after a period of heavy bearish sentiment. According to Gareth Soloway, the next immediate test sits around the $75,000–$76,000 range. A successful move beyond that …

The post WhiteBIT Secures Broker License in Georgia appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Expanding regulated crypto derivatives access in a growing financial hub WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has obtained a broker license from the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) through its local entity, WhiteBIT Broker. With this authorization, the company will introduce crypto derivatives trading, including perpetual futures, in the Georgian market.  WhiteBIT already …

The post Whale Transactions Spike Across Altcoins as Smart Money Circles Key Levels appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Something’s brewing and no, it’s not retail hype this time. Whale transactions are suddenly exploding across multiple altcoins, and the timing? Suspiciously perfect. Over the past week, whale transactions those chunky $100K+ transfers have surged across several mid-to-large cap assets. Data shows triple-digit spikes almost everywhere you look. And while prices haven’t exactly gone vertical …