The post Crypto Regulations in South Korea 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

In 2026, South Korea moved from treating crypto as a retail-only risk to folding it into the country’s core financial strategy. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) lifted a nine-year ban on corporate crypto trading, a Bithumb glitch triggered tough new exchange safety rules, lawmakers passed a law to track crypto leaving the country, and the …

The post Crypto Regulations in Malaysia 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Malaysia continues to position itself as one of Southeast Asia’s more structured crypto markets, legal to trade, not legal tender, and increasingly watched by two regulators working in parallel.  In 2026, that oversight sharpened considerably: a major guideline overhaul landed in May, enforcement against scams intensified month after month, and the government kept pushing pro-innovation …

The post Crypto Regulations in Bhutan 2026: Tax, Bitcoin Reserve, GMC, and Banking Rules appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Bhutan has taken a unique approach to crypto. While the government limits retail crypto use through the country’s banking system, it has also become one of the world’s largest state-backed Bitcoin miners and is using Bitcoin to support its long-term economic plans. A key part of this strategy is Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a special …

The post “I’m Not $XRP Maxi, I Want Bitcoin to Succeed,” Says Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse at Consensus 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

XRP News Today: Speaking at Consensus, Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple is expanding XRP’s role in institutional finance, with the company focused on increasing the token’s adoption, liquidity, and real-world utility across global financial platforms. Brad said the company’s recent acquisitions and infrastructure investments are aimed at strengthening XRP’s position across trading, payments, and financial platforms …

The post Reddit Discussion Warns XRP Price Could Fall After Clarity Act Approval appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The Reddit XRP community is divided over whether a proposed U.S. crypto bill could change the outlook for XRP. One Reddit user started the discussion if the bill actually changes anything for XRP adoption or if it’s more of a symbolic thing? The draft law, called the “Clarity Act,” aims to set clear rules for …

The post XRP News Today : Ripple Executive Discusses XRPL Role in Finance at Paris Blockchain Week appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

A senior executive from Ripple, Marcus Infiner, detailed the company’s strategy as the crypto sector moves toward institutional adoption and real-world financial applications during Paris Blockchain Week. Marcus Infiner said increased participation from financial institutions marks a shift long anticipated by the industry. “The digital asset transformation of financial markets is going to be a …

The post US CPI Data Release Today: Inflation Expected to Spike, What It Means for Bitcoin Price appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is set to be released today at 8:30 AM ET, with forecasts indicating a sharp rise in inflation driven by higher energy prices. A hotter-than-expected CPI could strengthen the stagflation narrative and push Bitcoin toward lower support levels around $68,000–$69,000. Overview Event: US CPI Data Release (March) Time: …

The post Crypto Market Rally Led by Bitcoin While Ethereum, XRP, and Altcoins Approach Breakout Zones appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The crypto market today experienced a broad rally over the past 24 hours, led by Bitcoin’s strong upward momentum fueled by renewed institutional inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and improving global macro sentiment. Bitcoin climbed 5.93% to $72,287.26, reflecting a wider risk-on move across financial markets. Analysts note that Bitcoin currently shows a …

The post Binance Exchange Plans Five More Asia Licenses as APAC Crypto Adoption Surges appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Binance Exchange plans to secure five additional regulatory licenses in Asia this year as it expands its presence in the region’s growing cryptocurrency market. SB Seker, Binance’s head of Asia-Pacific, shared the plan during an interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo.  “We have five more planned for this year in Asia,” Seker said. The approvals …

The post Ripple News: First-Ever Actively Managed XRP ETF Officially Filed appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Global traditional asset management firm, T. Rowe Price, filed its crypto ETF on Wednesday, becoming the first ever actively managed XRP ETF. The ETF is designed to provide investors with actively managed exposure to a diversified basket of digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP.  T. Rowe Files for Actively Managed …