by Benzinga | August 18, 2025 10:14 am | Crypto News
The team behind the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) token announced Sunday that it will co-organize a cryptocurrency and K-pop event in South Korea, featuring hip-hop icons such as Gray and Loco. What Happened: In an X post, the official X account of the SHIB token teased...
by Benzinga | August 18, 2025 9:14 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies slid on Sunday night as large investors began to lock in gains. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 10:05 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -1.09% $116,272.17 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -0.51% $4,390.04 XRP (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | August 18, 2025 8:14 am | Crypto News
Aside from confusing the internet, President Donald Trump’s cryptic ‘Bela’ post spawned a bunch of memecoins, which were climbing higher on Sunday. Bela-Themed Tokens Crop Up Obscure tokens began circulating on decentralized exchanges overnight. Solana...
by Benzinga | August 17, 2025 10:06 pm | Crypto News
Renowned trader Peter Brandt has backed a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price prediction chart that suggests the cryptocurrency could reach a staggering $280,000 by the end of 2025. What Happened: Brandt endorsed a Bitcoin cycle chart that aligns the four major Bitcoin cycles...
by Benzinga | August 17, 2025 10:06 pm | Crypto News
Block CEO Jack Dorsey has once again emphasized his stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), advocating for its use as everyday money, a vision originally proposed by Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. What Happened: Dorsey stressed that Bitcoin’s ultimate purpose should be...
by Benzinga | August 17, 2025 6:10 pm | Crypto News
The past week in the crypto world was a mixed bag of events. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) saw a rise following the Federal Reserve Governor’s dovish comments on rate cuts, while altcoins pulled back. Meanwhile, former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz made headlines with his...
by Benzinga | August 17, 2025 2:04 am | Crypto News
In the face of a nearly 4% price drop in the past week, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) investors have demonstrated unwavering interest, pouring over 15 billion DOGE, or approximately $3.42 billion, into the derivatives market in the last 24 hours. What Happened: A...
by Benzinga | August 17, 2025 2:04 am | Crypto News
The rapid growth of connected TV (CTV) is reshaping advertising, but industry veteran Tal Melenboim warns that structural hurdles in measurement, identity, and fraud remain key obstacles to unlocking its full potential. In an interview with Benzinga, Melenboim, a...
by Benzinga | August 16, 2025 9:11 pm | Crypto News
Mexican business magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego has been a strong Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate for years and recently considered allocating the entirety of his wealth to the top cryptocurrency. Salinas Wants To Go All In On BTC During an interview with Austrian...
by Benzinga | August 16, 2025 4:05 pm | Crypto News
On Friday, Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, filed to go public on Nasdaq even as losses deepened in the first half of 2025, marking the latest in a string of digital-asset firms moving onto U.S. stock exchanges. IPO Filing...
by Benzinga | August 16, 2025 3:06 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit new all-time highs this week, topping the $124,000 level for the first time. Benzinga readers were asked whether they think the stock will hit $150,000 or $100,000 next. What Happened: Bitcoin has surpassed numerous...
by Benzinga | August 16, 2025 2:06 am | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency markets are trading largely sideways on Friday, showing a mild negative bias after recent volatility. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $117,312.26 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,418.23 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $185.22 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.08...
by Benzinga | August 16, 2025 1:08 am | Crypto News
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) is lagging Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) despite BTC hitting all-time highs this week, raising concerns among traders about whether investing in the leading Bitcoin treasury company still makes sense. What Happened: Strategy’s premium over its...
by Benzinga | August 16, 2025 12:10 am | Crypto News
The Federal Reserve has announced it will sunset a targeted crypto and fintech oversight program established during the Biden administration and absorb its functions into routine bank supervision. The initiative, launched in 2023 via a “novel activities” supervision...
by Benzinga | August 15, 2025 11:10 pm | Crypto News
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has initiated legal action against its bankrupt lending arm, Genesis Global Capital LLC, seeking repayment related to a $1.1 billion support package issued during the crypto market crash of 2022. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S....
by Benzinga | August 15, 2025 9:11 pm | Crypto News
Eastern Europe’s crypto media bucked the global market recovery in Q2 2025. While crypto prices climbed and institutional adoption gained traction, 63% of thematic outlets across the region saw traffic slide. Total visits across all tracked sites fell 18.29%...
by Benzinga | August 15, 2025 9:10 pm | Crypto News
U.S. President Donald Trump described his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “HIGH STAKES” in a Truth Social post on Friday, underscoring the geopolitical significance of the talks. The two leaders are scheduled to meet on Aug. 15, a...
by Benzinga | August 15, 2025 8:19 pm | Crypto News
Cryptocurrencies continue to struggle after Thursday’s producer price inflation data release, which may have derailed crypto’s near-term prospects. What Happened: Prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen attributes the crypto selloff to a sharp rise in producer price index...
by Benzinga | August 15, 2025 8:18 pm | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is down 6% over the past week, but traders remain upbeat about the token’s near-term prospects. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.12 $185.3 billion -6.1% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,850.20 $2.36 trillion +1.9% ...
by Benzinga | August 15, 2025 6:34 pm | Crypto News
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sharply increased its indirect Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings in the second quarter, according to a Standard Chartered analysis of U.S. SEC 13F filings. Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, said...
