by Benzinga | April 3, 2026 12:31 am | Crypto News
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic on Thursday flagged “multiple indicators” that North Korea’s state-sponsored hackers may be behind the $285 million exploit of Drift Protocol, the largest DeFi hack of 2026 so far that wiped out more than half of the Solana-based...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 10:35 pm | Crypto News
According to Alex Pruden, CEO of Project 11, the cryptocurrency industry is dangerously unprepared for quantum computing as a threat. In an interview on the Wolf of All Streets podcast Wednesday, Pruden broke down the exact mechanics of how a quantum computer could...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 9:20 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 3%, sinking below $67,000 after President Trump’s Iran war address signaled further escalation over the next two to three weeks, pushing crude oil above $104 per barrel on Thursday. Trump Doubles Down Markets climbed hours before Trump’s...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 9:20 pm | Crypto News
VanEck’s Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel is turning more bullish on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as the derivatives market reaches the 99th percentile for protection demand — a long signal, according to Sigel. The Derivatives Flip “What’s happened in the...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 9:19 pm | Crypto News
Oil’s blistering rally and crypto’s stumble made the first quarter of 2026 feel like a regime change rather than a routine quarter. USO shares are climbing. See the chart and price action here. Oil, as proxied by the United States Oil Fund ETF...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 8:01 pm | Crypto News
The first quarter of 2026 is in the books. The cautious optimism for the stock market quickly gave way to a clash between geopolitical risk management and asset rotation. As conflict in the Middle East intensified, hopes of a rate cut turned into an anxiety about a...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 8:00 pm | Crypto News
Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal told Fox Business on Wednesday that the Clarity Act will see progress within 48 hours. The Midterm Deadline “I think we’re very close to a deal,” Grewal said, stressing his confidence in the process. “Key elements...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 7:59 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) closed the first quarter of 2026 down 23%, driving exhausted traders to pivot capital into a surprising alternative asset class: physical Pokémon cards. Prominent crypto analyst Trader Mayne and pseudonymous collectibles expert CBS discussed on...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 6:41 pm | Crypto News
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) shares moved lower in Thursday’s premarket trading, tracking a broader risk-off tone across markets. Nasdaq futures fell 1.89%, while S&P 500 futures declined 1.49%. Geopolitical Strain Weights on Crypto Leading...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 5:21 pm | Crypto News
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci is breaking down the mechanics—and the market risks—behind Strategy Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) high-yielding perpetual securities, calling the dividend play a potentially lucrative move for steadfast Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 3:34 pm | Crypto News
Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD), expressed his belief in a more inclusive financial system on Wednesday, highlighting the shift in his focus from what should be created to what deserves to exist. Tenev’s Goal About Democratizing Access Tenev...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 1:59 pm | Crypto News
The word-mention prediction market was buzzing before President Donald Trump‘s much-anticipated televised address, and bettors scored big based on which terms he used and which he avoided. The Winners And Losers After Trump’s repeated hints that the military campaign...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 12:15 pm | Crypto News
A leading analyst on Wednesday flagged “major” volatility for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) as the meme heavyweight battled geopolitical jitters like the broader cryptocurrency market. Which Way Is DOGE Headed? Ali Martinez took to X, highlighting a Bollinger Bands squeeze...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 9:41 am | Crypto News
Artemis-themed cryptocurrencies spiked on Wednesday after NASA’s historic mission launched four astronauts on a 10-day lunar orbit. Coins To The Moon? ARTEMISII, a moon-themed token on Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), soared over 200% over the last 24 hours, according to...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 8:25 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stock futures on Wednesday evening after President Donald Trump said the U.S. will continue its military campaign against Iran until the objectives are “fully achieved.” Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 2:07 am | Crypto News
EDX Markets, a crypto exchange backed by Citadel Securities and Fidelity Digital Assets, has filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. The OCC has not indicated a timeline for a decision on the application;...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 1:14 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin is holding near the $68,000 level as geopolitical tensions ease and regulatory clarity improves, helping stabilize the broader crypto market. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $68,112.01 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,131.08 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)...
by Benzinga | April 2, 2026 12:09 am | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) gained 1.5% as Ripple launched Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury, the first native digital asset capabilities embedded in an enterprise treasury management system. The Treasury Solution Ripple Treasury now lets CFOs view, hold, and manage...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 11:14 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped roughly 50% from its October all-time high instead of the 80%-90% crashes seen in previous cycles, signaling market maturation, though Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone still predicts a fall to $10,000. The Shrinking Crash Pattern Bitcoin crashed...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 11:11 pm | Crypto News
ETH (CRYPTO: ETH) investment products flipped sharply into the red last week, shedding more than $400 million as investors pulled back across the board. Funds tied to Ethereum took the biggest hit, accounting for $222 million in outflows, according to data from...
