Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

DOGE price: Dogecoin zooms 10% in breakaway from bitcoin as open interest hits year-high

DOGEs rally comes after weeks of sideways trading and a broader return of speculative interest across majors earlier in the week.　　Market observers such as Jordan Jefferson, founder of DogeOS and MyDoge, said in a message to CoinDesk that several catalysts may be contributing to demand for the token.　　“DOGE‘s price move isn’t tied to a single news event,” Jefferson said. “Over the past week, large holders added more than 500 million DOGE. 21Shares listed a physically backed ETP on Xetra, and Grayscale flows turned positive after nine straight days of outflows. On-chain activity is also up, with active addresses rising 28%.”　　Those flows matter because DOGEs market structure tends to respond quickly when spot accumulation, derivatives leverage, and retail narratives align.　　The token has historically traded less like a payments asset and more like an attention-driven macro meme, where positioning can accelerate fast once traders believe a familiar catalyst is back in play.　　The X payments angle remains a swing factor, but the least concrete part of the DOGE trade. Elon Musk has said that X Money will launch as a payments product with peer-to-peer transfers, bank deposits, a debit card and cashback rewards through X Payments, a licensed subsidiary partnered with Visa.　　Nothing in

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Ripple partners with Kbank to boost XRP institutional demand in South Korea

Tech　　Ripple partners with Kbank to boost XRP institutional demand in South Korea　　Ripple‘s partnership with Kbank, Korea’s first internet-only bank, to implement digital asset wallet infrastructure has pushed the XRP price market on Polymarket to 100% YES for XRP reaching $2.60 in April, up from 70% just 24 hours ago.　　The XRP price in April markets April 29 sub-markets are locked at 100% YES. The jump from 70% to 100% in a single day followed the Kbank announcement directly, with traders pricing in increased institutional demand for XRP.　　USDC traded volume sits at $52,923 over the past 24 hours, with a face value of $86,356. The largest price move in the last 24 hours was a 26-point drop at 11:11 PM, pointing to real volatility alongside the buying pressure. The swift movement to 100% YES, despite that intraday swing, shows strong directional conviction among participants.　　The Ripple-Kbank deal is a concrete step toward institutional crypto wallet infrastructure in South Korea. With XRP trading at 100¢, traders betting YES stand to gain a 1x return. At that price, the market is expressing near-total certainty that XRP holds above the $1.30–$1.40 range through April 29.　　Watch for follow-up announcements from Ripple or Kbank on implementation timelines, and

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Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation

Bitcoin　　Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation　　Jake Simmons, a dedicated crypto journalist, has been passionate about Bitcoin since 2016 when he first learned about it. Through his extensive work with NewsBTC.com and Bitcoinist.com, Jake has become a trusted voice in the crypto community, guiding newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike towards a deeper understanding of this dynamic field.　　His mission is simple yet profound: to demystify Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and make them accessible to everyone.　　With a professional career in the Bitcoin and crypto scene that began right after graduating with a degree in Information Systems in 2017, Jake has immersed himself in the industry. Jake joined the NewsBTC Group in late 2022. His educational background provides him with the technical prowess and analytical skills necessary to dissect complex topics and present them in an understandable format. Whether you are a casual reader curious about Bitcoin or an investor seeking to navigate the latest market trends, Jakes insights offer valuable perspectives that bridge the gap between complex technology and everyday usage.　　Jake is not just a reporter on technological trends; he is a firm believer in the transformative potential of Bitcoin over traditional fiat currencies. To him, the current financial system is

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Solana joins South Korea’s Shinhan Card to test stablecoin payments

Shinhan Card has entered a partnership with the Solana Foundation to develop and test stablecoin-based payment systems on blockchain infrastructure.Shinhan Card has partnered with Solana Foundation to test stablecoin payments using real-world merchant and customer scenarios on the networks testnet.The company is evaluating non-custodial wallet security and building DeFi-based systems with oracle data to support scalable blockchain payments.　　According to a press release from Shinhan Card, the company has begun an advanced proof-of-concept this year to simulate real-world payment interactions between customers and merchants using Solanas testnet. The trial focuses on how stablecoin transactions can function in everyday retail settings while assessing system performance under practical conditions.　　“Building on Solana, we plan to closely examine the practical applicability of blockchain technology and proactively explore next-generation financial models,” said Kim Young-il, executive vice president of Shinhan Card, outlining the companys plan to assess how distributed ledger systems can support future payment frameworks.　　A central part of the test involves verifying the security and stability of non-custodial wallets, which Shinhan Card is assessing as a requirement for scaling blockchain-based payments across its network.　　The company stated in its release that it is also exploring hybrid finance structures that combine elements of traditional financial systems with decentralized

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This is the biggest trader in Congress with over 1000 trades this last year

While Representative Nancy Pelosi has historically been the most scrutinized trader in Congress, Congressman Gil Cisneros – or his investment manager – has been working hard to take the lead since 2019.　　Specifically, the Democrat from California has disclosed more than 2,300 equity buys and sales across his two terms in office: one between 2019 and 2021, and the other started in 2025 and ongoing.　　Receive Signals on US Congress Members Stock Trades　　Stay up-to-date on the trading activity of US Congress members. The signal triggers based on updates from the House disclosure reports, notifying you of their latest stock transactions.　　Additionally, along with the impressive number of trades, Cisneros volume is nothing to scoff at, considering it is estimated at over $48 million across multiple sectors, including healthcare, industrials, information technology (IT), finance, and consumer discretionary.　　These are Representative Cisneros top Congressional trades　　Elsewhere, Representative Gil Cisneros has been drawing attention since 2026 by making numerous – and frequently well-timed – bets on the U.S. military-industrial complex, and by benefitting from his investments during the hot phase of the Iran war, and following the January attack on Caracas, Venezuela.　　Still, the politician – or his manager – appears, judging by his trading history, to be a

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OKX launches agent payments protocol for full AI-driven transactions

Crypto exchange OKX has launched an open protocol designed to let AI agents carry out full business transactions, extending machine payments into end-to-end commercial activity.OKX has launched an open Agent Payments Protocol designed to let AI agents handle full business transactions, including quoting, escrow, and settlement.The exchange said existing agentic payment systems do not support complete transaction cycles, with escrow and dispute resolution features still under development.　　According to OKX, the Agent Payments Protocol enables AI systems to handle not only payments but also quoting, negotiating, escrow, usage tracking, settlement, and dispute handling within a single framework.　　“In the past few months, AI agents moved from answering questions to running workflows, managing business processes, and acting autonomously on behalf of users,” OKX stated, adding that “the bottleneck shifted from intelligence to commerce, not just paying, but the full cycle of doing business.”　　Protocol expands scope beyond machine payments　　OKX said existing systems, such as x402, focus mainly on enabling transactions between machines, while APP is designed to support the entire lifecycle of commercial interactions.　　“Existing agentic payment solutions handle none of this,” OKX said, referring to processes such as escrow and dispute resolution, which the company plans to roll out in upcoming updates.　　The protocol has

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Exclusive: Crypto CEO Breaks Down Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fell After Fed’s Shock Decision

The post Exclusive: Crypto CEO Breaks Down Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fell After Feds Shock Decision appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but the decision itself was almost beside the point. What rattled crypto markets was a single phrase buried in the policy statement that traders and analysts pulled apart within minutes of its release.　　Gone was the familiar characterisation of inflation as “somewhat elevated.” In its place, the Fed said inflation “is elevated.”　　The odds of any rate cut in 2026 fell immediately to a new low of 44%. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000. Ethereum dropped below $2,250.　　What It Means for Crypto　　Avinash Shekhar, Co-Founder and CEO of crypto derivatives platform Pi42, told Coinpedia the impact on digital assets is real but should not be overstated.　　“The Feds decision to hold rates steady has reinforced a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, which typically limits excess liquidity flowing into risk assets like crypto,” Shekhar said. “In the immediate term, Bitcoin and Ethereum may see some downward pressure or continued consolidation as markets adjust to delayed rate cut expectations.”　　He pointed to price ranges that suggest the market has already done significant work absorbing the macro uncertainty. Bitcoin has been trading

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SOL Quantum Defense Plan Lands as Foundation Picks Falcon Scheme and Pepeto Presale Eyes the Listing That Closes the Window

The post SOL Quantum Defense Plan Lands as Foundation Picks Falcon Scheme and Pepeto Presale Eyes the Listing That Closes the Window appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　The Solana price prediction outlook strengthened on April 27 after the Solana Foundation published its full post-quantum migration plan, picking the Falcon scheme as the path forward according to PYMNTS, and SOL traders are reading the move as long-term proof that the network is built for survival.　　But that institutional-grade signal also confirms what experienced traders already know: the upside on a $46 billion market cap is institutional grade too, measured and capped.　　Pepeto at $9.6 million raised with a stress-tested exchange and Tier 1 listings approaching is where early capital is finding the kind of asymmetry the Solana price prediction no longer offers.　　Solana Price Prediction Faces Reality as Quantum Plan Lands and Pepeto Nears Launch　　The Solana Foundation said two of its validator client developers, Anza and Firedancer, independently arrived at Falcon as the recommended post-quantum signature scheme, with initial implementations already shipped. The migration is years away, but the readiness plan sends a clear institutional signal that the chain is built to outlast threats.　　SOL hit $294 in early 2025 and held $237 by November

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OKX launches agent payments protocol for full AI-driven transactions

Crypto exchange OKX has launched an open protocol designed to let AI agents carry out full business transactions, extending machine payments into end-to-end commercial activity.OKX has launched an open Agent Payments Protocol designed to let AI agents handle full business transactions, including quoting, escrow, and settlement.The exchange said existing agentic payment systems do not support complete transaction cycles, with escrow and dispute resolution features still under development.　　According to OKX, the Agent Payments Protocol enables AI systems to handle not only payments but also quoting, negotiating, escrow, usage tracking, settlement, and dispute handling within a single framework.　　“In the past few months, AI agents moved from answering questions to running workflows, managing business processes, and acting autonomously on behalf of users,” OKX stated, adding that “the bottleneck shifted from intelligence to commerce, not just paying, but the full cycle of doing business.”　　Protocol expands scope beyond machine payments　　OKX said existing systems, such as x402, focus mainly on enabling transactions between machines, while APP is designed to support the entire lifecycle of commercial interactions.　　“Existing agentic payment solutions handle none of this,” OKX said, referring to processes such as escrow and dispute resolution, which the company plans to roll out in upcoming updates.　　The protocol has

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MoonPay Expands Into Institutional Crypto with $100M Sodot Acquisition

Established in 2023, Sodot has built infrastructure for managing cryptographic keys that has facilitated over $50 billion in transaction volume while safeguarding more than 10 million digital wallets. The company counts major players like eToro and BitGo among its client roster.　　Sodots core offering centers on self-custodied multi-party computation technology. MPC distributes a single private key across multiple entities, significantly reducing vulnerability to security breaches and unauthorized access.　　MoonPay plans to integrate Sodots technological capabilities as the foundation for MoonPay Institutional, its newly created enterprise division. This unit will cater to banks, wealth managers, proprietary trading operations, and cryptocurrency exchanges navigating digital asset adoption.　　According to MoonPay CEO and co-founder Ivan Soto-Wright, the institutional offering represents “the next stage” in the companys evolution. He emphasized the platform will provide critical infrastructure for traditional financial institutions now exploring blockchain-based assets.　　Regulatory Veteran Takes the Helm　　MoonPay Institutional will operate under the leadership of Caroline Pham, who becomes CEO of Moon Global Markets. Pham joined the company in December 2025, assuming roles as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. Her previous position was Acting Chair at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.　　According to Soto-Wright, Pham contributes “decades of experience at the highest levels of financial regulation

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