The post Coinbase Introduces USDC INR Trading Pairs in India appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Coinbase has launched a USDC-INR trading pair in India, allowing users to directly convert Indian Rupees into the USDC stablecoin within its platform. The rollout is part of Coinbase’s regulated re-entry into India after securing FIU-IND registration in 2025 under anti-money laundering rules. The new system reduces dependence on P2P and offshore channels by offering a compliant fiat-to-crypto gateway. It follows phased service expansion across Coinbase products after its return to the Indian market.

The post Bitmine Stakes 61,232 ETH Worth $142M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Bitmine, chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, has staked an additional 61,232 ETH worth about $142 million via Coinbase Prime, according to on-chain data. This raises its total staked Ethereum to 3.39 million ETH valued at nearly $7.88 billion, representing about 68% of its portfolio. The move comes after a recent large accumulation of over 101,000 ETH, pushing total holdings close to 5 million ETH, or more than 4% of Ethereum’s total supply, reinforcing its aggressive long-term ETH accumulation and staking strategy.

The post Russia Passes Bill Allowing Bitcoin For Cross-Border Trade appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Russia’s State Duma has passed the first reading of a crypto regulation bill that classifies cryptocurrencies as property and allows their use in cross-border and foreign trade settlements. The move is partly aimed at supporting international payments amid sanctions. However, crypto remains banned for domestic payments. The bill gives the Bank of Russia control over licensing exchanges and brokers, while limiting access for non-qualified investors to about $3,900, signaling a tightly regulated but expanding crypto framework.

The post BlackRock IBIT Sees $39M in Inflows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust recorded a $39.3 million net inflow on April 21, adding 521 BTC, as total Bitcoin spot ETF inflows reached $11.8 million for the day. The fund continues strong momentum with about $1.64 billion in inflows over 10 straight days and nearly $900 million in a recent week, showing steady institutional demand. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor’s Strategy briefly overtook BlackRock in total Bitcoin holdings, highlighting intensifying competition among major institutions accumulating BTC.

The post KelpDAO Hackers Move Millions Into Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Hackers behind the KelpDAO breach have started moving stolen assets into Bitcoin, using THORChain to convert funds and dramatically increase the network’s activity. One attacker wallet sent funds through THORChain, pushing daily transaction volume to about $211 million, nearly 10× the 30-day average. Around 442 BTC ($33 million) is now spread across more than 400 different Bitcoin addresses, with some of the laundered coins mixed with funds tied to previous North Korea-linked hacks, highlighting ongoing challenges in tracing and recovering stolen crypto.

The post FTX Sells Cursor Stake for $200K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

FTX liquidators sold the Alameda Research stake in Cursor’s developer, Anysphere, for just $200,000 during the bankruptcy process, missing out on massive upside. Alameda originally backed Anysphere with $200,000 for roughly 5% of the company. Today, SpaceX has secured an option to acquire Cursor for $60 billion later this year or pay $10 billion for their partnership, as it pushes into AI coding tools ahead of a potential IPO. That same stake could now be worth billions based on Cursor’s soaring valuation.

The post Justin Sun Sues World Liberty Financial appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Justin Sun, the crypto entrepreneur behind TRON, has taken World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to a federal court in California, accusing the Trump-linked DeFi project of freezing his $WLFI tokens and blocking his ability to vote on governance decisions. Sun says repeated requests to unfreeze his assets and restore his rights were rejected, and he claims the team even threatened to burn his tokens without clear justification. He says that he sought a peaceful resolution first but turned to legal action after failing to reach an agreement, arguing the move undermines transparency and token holder protections.

The post Japan Tests Blockchain for $7.5T Bond Collateral Use appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Japan has launched a blockchain pilot to modernize its $7.5 trillion Japanese Government Bond (JGB) collateral system. The Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, Mizuho Financial Group, and Nomura Holdings are working with Digital Asset Holdings on the Canton Network. The project enables real-time, 24/7 cross-border movement of JGBs while preserving their legal status under Japanese law. Backed by the Financial Services Agency, it aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and align Japan’s financial infrastructure with global tokenization trends without using public crypto.

The post Arbitrum Freezes 30,766 ETH After KelpDAO Breach appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The Arbitrum Security Council has frozen 30,766 ETH, worth about $71 million, linked to the KelpDAO exploit on Arbitrum One. The funds were moved to a secure wallet requiring governance approval for release, with no impact on other users. The April 18 attack drained $292 million in rsETH through a compromised LayerZero bridge, reportedly tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Meanwhile, Aave paused markets to review up to $230 million in potential bad debt. Read Complete Story

The post BlackRock Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by $256M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) purchased another $256 million worth of Bitcoin on April 21, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy. The move follows recent buys of 3,672 BTC and 3,899 BTC earlier in the week. With total holdings now valued at over $61 billion at around $76,000 per Bitcoin, IBIT remains the largest spot Bitcoin ETF. Strong weekly inflows of more than $600 million highlight rising institutional interest as major players steadily accumulate during market pullbacks.

The post Strategy Buys 34,164 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 815K BTC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has acquired 34,164 BTC for about $2.54B at an average price of $74,395 per Bitcoin. This latest purchase brings its total holdings to 815,061 BTC, accumulated for roughly $61.56B at an average cost of $75,527. The firm also reports a 9.5% BTC yield year-to-date in 2026. The move highlights Strategy’s continued aggressive accumulation approach, reinforcing its long-term conviction in Bitcoin despite ongoing market volatility.

The post Bitcoin Swings Between $74K–$77K as US-Iran Tensions Rise appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Bitcoin fell below $74,000 after weekend gains faded, following rising US-Iran tensions after a reported cargo ship seizure and retaliation threats. The price is now moving between key levels, with $74,000 as support and $76,000–$77,000 as resistance, while traders also watch a possible CME gap and liquidity zones. Sentiment remains divided between bullish continuation and deeper pullback, as geopolitical risks and high leverage continue to drive short-term volatility in the market.

The post Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed USDC Loans in the UK appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Coinbase has launched crypto-backed USDC loans for UK users, powered by the Morpho protocol on Base. The feature lets users borrow USDC against BTC, ETH, and cbETH, with limits up to $5M for Bitcoin and $1M for Ethereum. Loans have flexible repayment with no fixed schedules, but require monitoring of loan-to-value ratios to avoid liquidation risk. The move expands Coinbase’s 2025 US rollout, blending DeFi infrastructure with regulated access, aiming to boost liquidity while highlighting volatility and collateral risks.

The post Crypto ETFs See Nearly $1.4B Inflows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

US spot crypto ETFs recorded strong institutional inflows last week, with Bitcoin ETFs attracting $996.38 million, the highest since mid January and marking a third straight week of gains. Ethereum ETFs added $275.83 million, while Solana and XRP ETFs brought in $35.17 million and $55.39 million, respectively. BlackRock’s IBIT dominated Bitcoin flows with $906 million. The surge highlights sustained institutional demand across major digital assets as ETF adoption continues to strengthen market liquidity and investor participation.

The post Bitcoin to $1M This Cycle, Say Scaramucci and Adam Back appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Anthony Scaramucci and analyst Back expect Bitcoin to reach between $500,000 and $1 million this cycle. Scaramucci highlights Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins, saying a $1 million price would align with gold’s market value. Back points to rising ETF inflows, corporate accumulation, and growing institutional participation as key drivers. Bitcoin currently trades near $74,500 after peaking above $126,000 last year, reflecting ongoing volatility but strong long-term conviction among investors.

The post Upbit Lists PIEVERSE Across KRW, BTC, USDT Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, has listed PIEVERSE trading pairs against KRW, BTC, and USDT. PIEVERSE is a Web3 payment infrastructure project built for an agent native economy where humans, AI agents, and machines can transact seamlessly. It focuses on automated, verifiable, and cross-chain payments with improved transparency and efficiency. The listing is expected to increase liquidity, adoption, and market visibility as demand grows for AI-driven payment systems in the evolving digital finance ecosystem.

The post KelpDAO $290M Exploit Linked to Suspected Lazarus Group Attack appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

KelpDAO suffered a $290M exploit on April 18, 2026, after attackers used a highly targeted cross-chain message spoofing attack. According to post-incident analysis, North Korea’s Lazarus Group is the likely source. The attackers compromised and poisoned RPC nodes used by LayerZero’s DVN system, then triggered a DDoS to force failover to malicious nodes, allowing fake cross-chain messages to pass validation. The root issue was KelpDAO’s 1/1 DVN setup, which had no redundancy or backup verifiers. Only rsETH was affected, with no protocol-wide contagion, and infrastructure has since been replaced and secured.

The post RAVE Token Crashes 95% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

RAVE token collapsed by about 95% after allegations of market manipulation rattled traders. Launched in December 2025, RAVE spiked from under $1 to nearly $28 within 10 days before tumbling to around $0.70 by April 20. Crypto analyst ZachXBT reported that nine addresses linked to the project held most of the supply and moved funds to major exchanges, wiping out billions in value. Several exchanges said they would investigate the activity, while the RaveDAO team denied any misconduct. Traders reacted with frustration as billions in value evaporated.

The post Polymarket Eyes $400M Round at $15B Valuation appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Polymarket is in talks to raise 400 million dollars in fresh funding, which could value the company at about 15 billion dollars, up sharply from its 9 billion dollar valuation in late 2025 following Intercontinental Exchange’s investment. The platform has experienced rapid growth, with March trading volume surpassing 10.5 billion dollars and daily revenue close to 1 million dollars, attracting investors who believe its decentralized structure and post-election momentum give it strong long-term potential despite competition from Kalshi.

The post ZachXBT Flags RAVE Token: 90% Insider Control, $25K Bounty appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Crypto investigator ZachXBT has raised serious concerns about manipulation in the RAVE token. He said activity linked to Binance, Bitget, and Gate shows insiders controlling over 90% of supply and influencing price movements. He described coordinated pump and dump behavior targeting retail investors. ZachXBT also offered a $25K bounty for proof. Following the claims, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen confirmed that an internal investigation has started and promised action if misconduct is confirmed across exchanges globally now ongoing.

The post Solana Sets All-Time High With 10B Transactions in Q1 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Solana recorded over 10 billion transactions in Q1 2026, the highest quarterly level in its history, rising more than 60% from the previous quarter. The surge was driven by strong decentralized exchange activity and expanding real-world usage across DeFi and stablecoin markets. On-chain trading also gained major traction, with volumes competing closely with top centralized exchanges like Binance and Bybit, while outperforming Coinbase and Kraken. The growth highlights increasing adoption, deeper liquidity, and stronger network utility across the ecosystem.

The post Aztec Moves $59M ETH From Auction to Coinbase appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Aztec has completed the transfer of all ETH raised during its public token auction to Coinbase following a phased withdrawal over recent months. In December, the project sold 15% of its AZTEC supply, raising 19,388.4 ETH (around $59.13M) at an average price of $0.0473 per token, now significantly lower in value. During token generation, 4,234.6 ETH was allocated for liquidity, while the remaining 15,154 ETH was steadily moved to Coinbase, with the final transfer finalized on April 17 at 16:44 UTC.

The post Bitcoin ETFs Pull $663.9M as BlackRock Leads the Charge appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $663.9 million in net inflows, the strongest since January. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led with $284 million, extending its eight-day buying streak and pushing total holdings to around 803,000 BTC. Fidelity and ARK also posted solid gains. The steady inflows show growing institutional demand. Meanwhile, spot Ethereum ETFs added $127.4 million, with $30.8 million flowing into BlackRock’s ETHA, signaling continued investor interest.

The post Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for $550M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has agreed to acquire crypto derivatives firm Bitnomial in a deal worth up to 550 million dollars, structured in cash and stock. The acquisition strengthens Kraken’s broader Payward ecosystem by adding a fully regulated U.S. derivatives stack that includes brokerage, clearing, and exchange services under one roof. The move is seen as a major step in expanding compliant derivatives infrastructure and deepening its presence in regulated U.S. markets.

The post HYPE Hits 2026 High After February Lows and HIP 4 Buzz appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to a 2026 high of $45, rising over 108% from its yearly low. The rally is driven by strong trading activity, rising RWA open interest of $2.3 billion, and record daily revenue since February. Market attention is also on the upcoming HIP-4 upgrade, which may introduce binary options trading. The Hyperliquid Assistance Fund bought 37,000 HYPE tokens worth $1.6 million, supporting its buyback and burn program. Net inflows over 90 days exceeded $950 million overall.