by Benzinga | March 17, 2026 12:17 am | Crypto News
Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) surged 17% Monday, leading memecoin gainers and outpacing Dogecoin’s (CRYPTO: DOGE) 4% rally as trading volume exploded 520% to $1.73 billion. The Derivatives Setup Open interest on PEPE futures climbed 11.56% to $228.54 million while 24-hour...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 11:15 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has cracked $73,000 but remains trapped within a broader range, leaving traders divided on whether the next major move will be higher or lower. BTC Remains Stuck According to prominent analyst Trader Mayne, Bitcoin is currently “diddling in...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 10:31 pm | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) surged 3.5% as Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie said Ripple could become a top 20 global bank by capitalization at $3 per XRP or a top 10 bank at $6 if the company secures a banking license and holds 40 billion XRP on its balance sheet. The Banking License...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 10:31 pm | Crypto News
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says he has re-entered his Hyperliquid (NASDAQ:PURR) trade, predicting the asset could surge more than fourfold if the protocol’s growth continues. Reinvesting In Hyperliquid In an interview with CoinDesk on friday, Hayes said that...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 8:47 pm | Crypto News
BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) purchased 60,999 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) last week, bringing total holdings to 4.6 million ETH valued at $10 billion as the stock surged 12%. The $140M ETH Purchase The purchase was BitMine’s biggest this year in token terms,...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 8:47 pm | Crypto News
Geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, wreaking havoc on markets… but Bitcoin emerges king. War Heats Up Since war broke out 16 days ago, geopolitical tension has seemed to only escalate with each passing day. This has started to cause an increasing degree of...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 8:46 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading just below the $74,000 level as the broader cryptocurrency market enters a period of relative calm, with traders closely watching upcoming macroeconomic data for the next catalyst. After several weeks of volatility, the largest...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 8:45 pm | Crypto News
Crypto platform Crypto.com is making a direct push into the U.S. retirement market with the launch of Crypto.com IRAs, a new investment product that allows investors to hold cryptocurrencies, stocks, and exchange traded funds in a single tax advantaged account. The...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 7:21 pm | Crypto News
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) purchased 22,337 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $1.57 billion last week at an average price of $70,194 per coin, the company’s fifth-largest weekly purchase ever, as MSTR surged 4% in premarket. The $1.57B Bitcoin Purchase Executive Chairman Michael...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 7:20 pm | Crypto News
Digital asset investment products recorded $1.06 billion in inflows last week, marking the third consecutive week of gains as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reinforced its role as a relative safe haven during the Iran crisis. The Safe Haven Narrative Confirmed Total assets...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 6:41 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin surged above $73,000 on Monday morning, following Bitcoin ETF inflows of $180.3 million on Friday, with Ethereum ETF inflows of $26.7 million. Cryptocurrency Ticke Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $73,818 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,287 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $93.83...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 6:40 pm | Crypto News
SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, today announced the launch of its latest...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 6:39 pm | Crypto News
Monthly Highlights Bitcoin: production increased 541% Year on Year to 705 Bitcoin Colocation: Continued management focus on colocation lease agreements AI Cloud: demonstrating strong Month on Month performance in ARR and utilization rates SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 2:39 pm | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying it was to protect its business value and “maximize recoveries” for stakeholders. Blockfills Grapples with Massive Liabilities The bankruptcy filing will enable...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 2:36 pm | Crypto News
Prominent cryptocurrency analyst and Bitget CEO Gracy Chen cautioned Monday that Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) rebound to $74,000 should not be interpreted as the end of the bear market. ‘Not The Time To Go All-In’ Sharing her views in an X post, Chen said the ongoing bear...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 2:36 pm | Crypto News
Punters are skeptical that a ban on congressional stock trading will be enacted this year, despite the ongoing conflict‑of‑interest debate. No Ban This Year? A Kalshi market on whether members of Congress will be banned from trading stocks before 2027 currently shows...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 10:56 am | Crypto News
Frog-themed cryptocurrency Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) led Sunday’s memecoin rally amid a broad market rebound. ‘Exciting’ Unlock For Square Sellers The Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)-based token spiked nearly 7%, claiming the top spot among large-cap meme coins over the past...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 9:35 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) veteran and ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees bought Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) on Sunday after a year-long trading pause, snapping up tens of millions worth of the second-largest cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Pioneer’s Ethereum Play On-chain tracking firm...
by Benzinga | March 16, 2026 8:24 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies rose alongside stock futures on Sunday as President Donald Trump pressed for a coordinated effort to keep oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz running. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)...
by Benzinga | March 15, 2026 8:15 pm | Crypto News
This week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From AI-driven Bitcoin bets to corporate Bitcoin sales, the crypto market continues to evolve and surprise. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines. AI-Driven Bitcoin Bets Max...
