The post Treasury Launches Trump Accounts with BNY Mellon and Robinhood appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Treasury has appointed BNY Mellon as the financial agent and Robinhood as the technology partner for Trump Accounts, a tax-advantaged investment program for children under 18. Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a $1,000 Treasury seed invested in low-cost U.S. stock index funds, with families allowed to contribute up to $5,000 annually. Scheduled to launch on July 4, 2026, the program already has 4 million accounts and aims to foster long-term wealth creation and expand stock market participation across American households.

The post BlackRock Files to Launch Nasdaq-100 ETF appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

BlackRock has filed with the SEC to launch the iShares Nasdaq-100 ETF, ticker IQQ, designed to track the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq, dominated by tech leaders. The move directly challenges Invesco’s QQQ and QQQM, which together manage nearly $446 billion in assets. Analysts predict BlackRock could ignite a fee war, with costs potentially dropping to 0.12 percent. The launch aims to enhance liquidity and reduce investor costs in the $13.7 trillion U.S. ETF market while leveraging the Nasdaq-100’s long-term outperformance over the S&P 500.

The post Bitmine Immersion Buys 71,252 Ethereum appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion bought 71,252 Ethereum, increasing total holdings to 4,803,334 ETH, roughly 3.98 percent of the circulating supply. The firm’s combined crypto and cash portfolio is valued at $11.4 billion, including $8.64 billion in ETH, $864 million in cash, and other assets. Of its Ethereum, 3,334,637 ETH worth $7.1 billion is staked, highlighting a strategy that blends long-term accumulation with active network participation to earn yield and strengthen influence in the Ethereum ecosystem.

The post Michael Saylor’s “Strategy” Buys 4,871 Bitcoin for $330M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, added 4,871 #Bitcoin to its portfolio between April 1 and April 5, spending approximately $329.9 million at an average price of $67,718 per BTC. This brings the company’s total holdings to 766,970 BTC, acquired for about $58.02 billion at an average cost of $75,644 per coin. The move underscores Strategy’s long-term accumulation plan, reflecting continued confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value amid market volatility and institutional adoption trends.

The post DEX Perpetual Futures Trading Hits Five-Month Low appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

On-chain perpetual futures trading on decentralized exchanges has seen a steady five-month decline, dropping from $1.36 trillion in October 2025 to $699 billion in March 2026. Daily volumes touched $8.4 billion on April 4, the lowest level since July 2025, signaling reduced market activity. Trading is increasingly concentrated, with Hyperliquid alone contributing about 34% of the past 30-day volume. The trend indicates a slowdown in overall participation, with liquidity and market influence consolidating among a few dominant players.

The post Binance Adds 20 Pairs, Lists XAUT USDT appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Binance has unveiled a major update to its Spot Altcoin Liquidity Enhancement Program, effective April 6, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. The expansion increases the number of eligible trading pairs from 20 to 40, making it easier for traders and liquidity providers to support more altcoin markets. One notable addition is the XAUT/USDT pair, aimed at improving trading depth and activity for tokenized gold and other altcoins on the platform. This move marks a significant effort by a leading exchange to boost spot liquidity.

The post Solo Bitcoin Miner Secures 210K Reward appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

In a rare mining win, a solo Bitcoin miner connected to CKPool successfully mined block 943,411, earning the full reward of 3.139 BTC (about $210,000), made up of the block subsidy and fees. Solo mining is extremely competitive and uncommon today because large industrial operations dominate the network and difficulty is high, making individual wins like this almost like hitting a tiny lottery. However, this event shows solo miners can still succeed despite long odds.

The post Crypto Capital Inflows Plunge in Early 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Crypto investment activity slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2026, with total inflows estimated at around 11 billion dollars, far below last year’s pace. When annualized, this trend suggests roughly $44 billion, compared to $130 billion in 2025. Most new capital came from corporate Bitcoin purchases and venture funding, while retail and institutional participation remained weak. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows, and miners continued selling holdings, reflecting cautious market sentiment.