The post Circle Launches Arc Public Testnet with Top Global Firms appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Circle has launched the public testnet for Arc, a Layer-1 blockchain designed to bring real-world financial activities onchain. Major firms like BlackRock, Visa, HSBC, AWS, and Anthropic are participating. Arc features USD-based fees, sub-second settlement, and optional privacy controls. Circle plans to decentralize Arc gradually by opening validator roles and governance to the community, aiming to build a decentralized, efficient global financial infrastructure.

The post Truth Social Partners with Crypto.com for Prediction Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Trump Media’s Truth Social is launching “Truth Predict,” the world’s first social media prediction market platform in exclusive partnership with Crypto.com. Users can trade contracts on events like politics, economics, and sports, converting in-app rewards called Truth gems into Crypto.com’s CRO token. Beta testing is coming soon, followed by a full U.S. launch and plans for global expansion. This move aims to combine social engagement with real-time market insights.

The post Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Over $280M in Inflows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs kept their upward momentum on October 27, drawing a combined $283 million in net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs led with $149 million, marking their third consecutive day of gains. Ethereum ETFs followed with $134 million in positive flows, with all nine funds recording no outflows. The steady inflows highlight growing market optimism and rising institutional confidence in the two largest cryptocurrencies.

The post Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Adds 1,414 BTC Worth $163 Million appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Trump-linked American Bitcoin Corp, co-founded by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., just acquired 1,414 Bitcoins valued at $163 million, boosting its total holdings to 3,865 BTC worth nearly $445 million. Formed in March after a merger with Hut 8’s mining assets, American Bitcoin listed on Nasdaq in September. The company combines mining with direct buys, and now ranks among the top 25 public Bitcoin holders globally.

The post Strategy Buys 390 BTC, Bringing Total to 640,808 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Strategy acquired 390 BTC for approximately $43.4 million, at an average price of $111,053 per bitcoin, achieving a strong 26% yield in 2025 year-to-date. As of October 26, 2025, the company holds a total of 640,808 BTC purchased for around $47.44 billion, with an average cost of $74,032 per bitcoin. This reflects MicroStrategy’s continued confidence and aggressive strategy in bitcoin accumulation and investment growth this year.

The post Japan’s JPYC Launches World’s First Yen-Backed Stablecoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

JPYC Inc has launched Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, and its dedicated platform for issuing and redeeming tokens, JPYC EX. The stablecoin is secured 1:1 with Japanese yen and backed by bank deposits and government bonds, offering strong reliability. Users can access JPYC on Avalanche, Ethereum, and Polygon blockchains, making it versatile for digital payments. This move marks a major step in Japan’s shift toward blockchain-based finance and cashless transactions.