Over half of the 25 largest US banks are now weighing or rolling out crypto-related products. An Aug. 8 status chart shared by River that tracks the giants across two lanes, custody and trading.  The snapshot shows multiple firms moving from “not yet” to “exploring,” “announced,” or restricted access for… Listen ⇢

The post Ethereum Breaks $4,000 After 8 Month, Is $6,000 Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum just crossed the $4,000 mark for the first time since last December, sparking excitement among investors and traders alike. Fueled by big whale buys, growing corporate adoption, and fresh institutional inflows, ETH… Listen ⇢

Erebor, a nascent crypto bank, recently circulated a fundraising memo claiming that it expects a bank charter in half the normal time. If approved, the bank will integrate stablecoins at a foundational level. Several of Erebor’s tech billionaire founders are Trump allies with direct connections to the relevant regulators. This… Listen ⇢

CoreWeave’s $9 billion plan to acquire Core Scientific is facing growing resistance, and crypto markets are paying attention. The unexpected shareholder pushback has coincided with a sharp rally in AI tokens, suggesting that investors see deeper implications beyond the boardroom. CoreWeave Builds Out AI Infrastructure CoreWeave is one of the… Listen ⇢

Asset management behemoth BlackRock has clarified that it has no plans to file for spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that will directly track the price of XRP, putting an end to months of speculation.  The New York-based financial titan does not intend to offer a Solana ETF either (as previously confirmed… Listen ⇢

Mantle (MNT) rallied over 12% in just a few hours, powered by growing network activity and a surge in stablecoin liquidity. But after closing in on a key resistance zone near $1.12, the Mantle price rally seems to be cooling. Short-term momentum is fading, and price action risks turning sideways.… Listen ⇢

Four state-level lawsuits against three celebrities and individuals tied to the EMAX token may proceed after a California judge’s ruling. Investors who were parties to a 2022 lawsuit may be closer to pursuing legal action against celebrities who promoted the EthereumMax (EMAX) token after a recent decision by a California… Listen ⇢

The Pi Core Team issued a public call via email, encouraging Pioneers to voluntarily confront misinformation. They urged members to respond with fact-based content whenever and wherever they encounter false claims. This call marks the team’s first public move against the many speculations and false information that have long existed… Listen ⇢

President Donald Trump signed an order on Aug. 7 allowing crypto in 401(k) plans, subject to agency rulemaking. The directive tells the Labor Department, the SEC, and Treasury to revisit constraints on plan menus, opening the door for defined contribution plans to add sleeves tied to Bitcoin and ether through… Listen ⇢