Crypto

Payments company Stripe announces its return to crypto payments after a six-year hiatus, starting with support for USDC stablecoin. Re-entry Announcement After being out of the crypto payments game for six years, renowned payments processor Stripe is re-entering the arena, kicking off with the USDC stablecoin. During a keynote address at Stripe’s Global Internet Economy conference, co-founder and President John Collison declared the company's return to crypto payments.  Collison highlighted the improved transaction settlements, stating,  “Transaction settlements are no longer…

The cryptocurrency market is subtly hinting at recovery signs, with memecoins appearing to signal investment sentiment.  The crypto market hints at signs of life, with memecoins leading the recovery. Bitcoin maintains its bullish run, and altcoins appear ready for a breakout. The recent uptake in memecoins may indicate that retail investor sentiment is becoming positive, and investors are prepared to re-enter the market.  Memecoin Surge Indicated Renewed Confidence in Crypto The run-up to the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving event saw…

The market continues to chop, clearly unable to pick a definitive direction throughout the past seven days. The total capitalization currently stands at around $2.5 trillion, more or less where it was during the same time last week. However, there’s been substantial volatility, sending many leveraged traders into liquidations. Let’s have a look. Starting with Bitcoin, it has failed to make any progress during the past seven days, but this wasn’t due to a lack of effort. On Monday, April…

The post Crypto Price Predictions: Price Targets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Altcoins Unveiled appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Armando Pantoja, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency community, recently shared his bullish price targets for 11 cryptocurrencies over the next 12 to 18 months. His predictions cover a wide range of coins, including major players like Bitcoin and Ethereum and altcoins like SHIB and DOGE. The altcoin market is opening at a better prospect as Santiment reported that over 85%…

Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, took to X to provide a detailed analysis of the US economic landscape and its potential effects on the crypto market. With a reputation for incisive commentary and a deep understanding of both traditional and digital finance, Hayes’s insights are closely watched by industry participants. Why The Crypto Bull Run Will Return As Soon As Monday In a post, Hayes noted a significant increase in the Treasury General Account…

For crypto investors, the last several weeks have been a rollercoaster, with many assets seeing price dips and failing to post meaningful gains. The short-term outlook is bleak, despite some analysts’ continued optimism on the market’s long-term prospects. Halving Hype Fades Even the granddaddy of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC), hasn’t been immune to the market downturn. Currently trading around $63,400, BTC is down 5% in the past day and a staggering 13% from its all-time high of over $73,000. This sluggish…

This week, we take a closer look at Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Shiba Inu, and Polkadot. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum’s downtrend appears to be coming to an end as the price has decided to move sideways above the key support. For this reason, ETH closed the week with a 2% price increase. This cryptocurrency is now in a range between support at $2,900 and resistance at $3,370. The longer it consolidates here, the more significant the eventual breakout will be. Looking ahead,…

The recent crackdown on crypto mixing platforms like Tornado Cash raises concerns about the SEC’s potential overreach in its crypto regulatory efforts. Additionally, the SEC’s likely rejection of spot Ethereum ETFs further indicates its regulatory stance, as issuers anticipate denial despite efforts from BlackRock and Grayscale. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been constantly expanding its reach in the crypto regulatory market ever since its case on Ripple. The securities regulator has slapped lawsuits on some of the…

As the crypto market surges into another exciting phase, many investors are turning their attention to lesser-known coins that promise significant returns. The promise of becoming a millionaire is no longer a fantasy for those who make strategic choices in the cryptocurrency sphere. This article zeroes in on five alternative coins showing immense potential for growth. With insightful analysis, readers will be equipped with the knowledge about which coins could potentially multiply their value as the current bull run unfolds.…