by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 11:14 pm | Crypto News
Global asset manager VanEck has projected a potential surge in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which could reach as high as $53.4 million by 2050. VanEck’s optimistic forecast predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% for Bitcoin over the next...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 10:05 pm | Crypto News
This week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin is showing signs of a potential rally in 2026, while Ethereum has surged above $3,100. Let’s dive into the details. Bitcoin’s Potential Rally In 2026 Bitcoin is setting up well for a rally in...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 6:16 pm | US Markets
(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday after a mixed Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. The December jobs report pointed to a...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 6:16 pm | US Markets
Investors are turning their focus to Bank of America‘s (NYSE:BAC) dividend as the lender heads into its upcoming earnings report. Before the opening bell on Wednesday, Jan. 14, analysts expect the bank to report fourth-quarter earnings of 96 cents per share. That’s up...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 3:08 am | Crypto News
Members of Congress have been actively buying up Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Bitcoin ETFs over the last 12 months. Many of the purchasers are allies of President Donald Trump and serve on financial committees, which could be a conflict of interest. Congressman Buys...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 2:14 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin is holding above $90,000 amid a solid U.S. jobs data release on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,526.47 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,084.76 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $136.55 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.09 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1402 Shiba Inu...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 2:14 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may play an underrated role in the recent protests in Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard reportedly moving $1 billion through crypto exchanges to evade sanctions. Currency Collapse Drives Mass Bitcoin Adoption The Iranian rial crashed to...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 1:05 am | Crypto News
Wall Street found firm footing to close the week as solid but unspectacular jobs data eased fears of a sharp labor market slowdown while keeping Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations intact. • Vistra shares are powering higher. Why is VST stock surging? Both the...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 12:09 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is setting up well for a rally in 2026, backed by several bullish technical indicators and receding sell pressure. What Happened: Glassnode data shows that profit-taking pressure has largely subsided, allowing Bitcoin to rebound from around...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 12:06 am | Crypto News
Polymarket faces credibility questions after controversial rulings on several markets that have cost traders millions. Venezuela Market Sparked Rules Fight Over “Invasion” Definition Polymarket ruled that the U.S. did not invade Venezuela despite a military operation...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 12:05 am | Crypto News
Crypto markets have opened 2026 on a much stronger footing after months of weakness, with altcoins and meme coins rebounding and overall sentiment improving. What Happened: According to Santiment data, improving retail sentiment across major crypto assets is being...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 11:25 pm | Crypto News
The U.S. Supreme Court did not issue a ruling Friday on President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, as traders price in a 75% chance that the Supreme Court ultimately rules in favor of Trump’s tariffs. Polymarket Shows 25% Odds Trump Wins Tariff Case The court...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 9:14 pm | Crypto News
President Donald Trump told The New York Times he will not pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving 25 years for fraud and conspiracy, despite granting clemency to other crypto figures including Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and Ross Ulbricht....
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 9:13 pm | Crypto News
Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU) jumped 19% over the past week, outperforming meme coin peers such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB). Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU) $0.01201 $755 million +18.8%...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 8:20 pm | Crypto News
Stablecoins became the backbone of crypto long before most people noticed. By 2025, they were quietly moving more value on-chain than Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) combined, while powering trading, lending, and payments across DeFi. Regulators are...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 8:20 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is undergoing a notable shift beneath the surface of daily price action, as the amount of Bitcoin held on centralized exchanges continues to decline to levels last seen several years ago. The ongoing drawdown in exchange reserves reflects deeper...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 7:25 pm | Crypto News
Ark Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood predicts President Donald Trump will start buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the strategic reserve before the 2026 midterms to maintain political momentum and crypto voter support. Trump Doesn’t Want To Be A Lame Duck In an interview...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 7:25 pm | Crypto News
InfoFi arrived last year with a big ambition: put a price on information itself. Platforms rewarded users for commentary and social engagement, transforming posts and attention into tradeable value. The model took off, but now as spam rises and yields start to shrink,...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 6:31 pm | Crypto News
VanEck released long-term capital market assumptions projecting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $2.9 million by 2050 in its base case, implying a 15% compound annual growth rate from current levels near $88,000. Base Case Built On Settlement And Reserve Adoption...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 6:30 pm | Crypto News
Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) on Friday reversed course and surged 11%, leaving other major coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) behind. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) $434.39 $7.15 billion -13.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO:...
