by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 10:16 pm | Crypto News
Thumzup Media Corporation, a digital-asset treasury company backed by Donald Trump Jr., announced Tuesday it will acquire Dogehash Technologies, a Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) mining firm, in an all-stock transaction. The deal, which will see...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 9:23 pm | Crypto News
VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ:VCIG) shares surged Tuesday after the company unveiled a joint venture with a major digital asset holder to launch a sovereign-grade infrastructure project backed by 18,000 Bitcoin, valued at over $2.16 billion at current market prices....
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 9:21 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to maintain key support levels, whereas Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is holding rather well during recent volatility, according to a prominent market analyst. What Happened: In a podcast published on Aug.18, analyst Trader Mayne analyzed...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 8:16 pm | Crypto News
KindlyMD Inc. (NASDAQ:NAKA) announced it has acquired 5,744 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, raising its total treasury to 5,765 BTC. What Happened: The purchase, valued at $679 million at a weighted average price of $118,204.88 per...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 8:16 pm | Crypto News
Economist and crypto advisor Alex Krüger is arguing that the current Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) cycle remains intact, despite investor panic during corrections. What Happened: In an X post on Aug. 18, Krüger said the market is already 7x above 2022 lows, with recent gains...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 7:24 pm | Crypto News
BitFuFu Inc(NASDAQ:FUFU) has reported second-quarter net income of $47.1 million, a 3,441% year-over-year increase, as demand for cloud mining accelerated. What HappenedL Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Leo Lu, in an interview with Benzinga, said institutional...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 6:20 pm | Crypto News
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to end its “novel activities” supervision program marks a turning point in U.S. oversight of digital assets, according to Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank. What Happened: Speaking at the Wyoming...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 5:25 pm | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday morning, with market commentators remaining cautious about near-term prospects. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,536.31 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,298.11 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $181.85 XRP...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 5:25 pm | Crypto News
Renowned investor and “Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary revealed his pick-and-shovel strategy for cryptocurrency infrastructure companies, including exchanges and stablecoin issuers, highlighting his long-term vision for the sector. The ‘Shark’ Is Buying Into...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 4:16 pm | Crypto News
Dogehash to become a publicly traded crypto mining company dedicated to utility-scale Dogecoin mining and digital assets treasury strategy Recent $50 million all common stock offering to provide capital for mining and related infrastructure expansion, digital asset...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 4:16 pm | Crypto News
Brokerage firm Bernstein on Tuesday reaffirmed its most bullish outlook on digital assets, projecting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to reach $200,000 while identifying Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) as the altcoins most likely to lead the next cycle. What...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 3:21 pm | Crypto News
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is expected to undergo a minor correction to the $4,075-$4,150 range by midweek before resuming its upward trajectory, according to Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee. Technical Correction Expected Lee shared Mark Newton‘s technical analysis,...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 2:15 pm | Crypto News
BTCS Inc. (NASDAQ:BTCS) shares jumped 10% in Monday’s regular trading after the blockchain technology company announced a blockchain dividend in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), a first for publicly traded companies. BTCS is facing resistance from sellers. Watch the momentum...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 1:25 pm | Crypto News
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has launched Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tipping functionality through a new integration with BitBit, marking a significant step toward Musk’s “everything app” vision as Bitcoin trades around $115,084. Self-Custodial Bitcoin...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 1:24 pm | Crypto News
Glendale. CA, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jackbit crypto casino, operated by Ryker B.V., has been recognized for its lightning fast payout in 2025. The recognition highlights a growing demand among users for faster fund access, reduced processing times, and...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 1:24 pm | Crypto News
Veteran investor Ross Gerber slammed companies like Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) for selling stock to the public to purchase Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), warning that such an approach could “nuke” the cryptocurrency. MSTR shares are showing limited movement. Check out the...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 1:24 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) move toward a fresh high of $124,000 has brought renewed attention to comments from SkyBridge Capital CEO Anthony Scaramucci, who predicted on May 14 that the leading digital currency would be recognized as a fully established asset class...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 11:19 am | Crypto News
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include comments from the Financial Services Agency of Japan Japan is set to approve the nation’s first yen-denominated stablecoin, the country’s market regulator confirmed Tuesday. JPYC Stablecoin On The Way In...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 10:19 am | Crypto News
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backed the implementation of the GENIUS Act on Monday, also known as the stablecoin bill, citing its potential to secure “American leadership” in digital assets. Bessent Says Stablecoins Would Expand Dollar Access In an X post,...
by Benzinga | August 19, 2025 9:20 am | Crypto News
Shares of the newly branded ETHZilla Corp. (NASDAQ:ETHZ) sank over 4% in Monday’s after-hours trading amid a dip in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), its primary treasury asset. ETHZ shares are sliding after hours. Get the update here. Shaky Start For The ETH ‘Proxy’...
