by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 11:14 pm | Crypto News
Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) received price target cuts to $160 and $130 from two firms that still maintain Buy ratings, as analysts argue the stablecoin issuer’s growth justifies comparing it to Tesla. The Cuts That Don’t Matter Canaccord slashed its target to...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 10:31 pm | Crypto News
Let’s talk about something that keeps popping up in crypto circles: “You can earn passive income with stablecoins.” It sounds almost too good to be true. Hold a digital dollar, sit back, and watch it grow. But before you rush to move your savings...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 10:30 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading near $68,000 after a strong rally earlier this year that was fueled by the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds and renewed institutional interest. The cryptocurrency has entered a period of consolidation, with traders and...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 10:29 pm | Crypto News
Bitwise Invest Chief Investment Officer Jeff Park argues Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is not being suppressed as claimed by some on social media. The issue, in fact, lies with ETF authorized participants. The Regulatory Carve-Out In a detailed explanation on X, Park points...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 8:54 pm | Crypto News
Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) co-founder Charles Hoskinson defended the project, saying “Cardano is still in the game, it’s still fighting” after ADA saw a 14% rebound on Wednesday. The Hoskinson Defense Hoskinson pointed to Midnight, a billion-dollar project launched from...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 8:54 pm | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) remains below the $2 mark since mid-January, but rising network activity and institutional inflows are fueling speculation of a potential Q2 rebound. The XRP Activity Spike Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitrue reported a sharp increase in XRP...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 7:25 pm | Crypto News
New York City, NY, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global landscape for crypto casinos is shifting rapidly as players demand higher standards of transparency and efficiency. Thunderpick has emerged as a frontrunner in this evolution, addressing...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 7:25 pm | Crypto News
Prevalon Energy, Anchorage Digital, and OranjeBTC added Strategy’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) (NASDAQ:STRC) preferred stock to their treasuries as the security returned to its $100 par value, as MSTR attempts to hold above the 20 EMA at $129.95. The Corporate Adoption Three...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 6:35 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin extended its advance and held above $68,000 overnight as ETF inflows accelerated and market sentiment improved; liquidations stand at $600.40 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $506.5 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 3:30 pm | Crypto News
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chair Michael Saylor shared his vision Wednesday for the future of “digital credit,” emphasizing its potential beyond Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on networks like Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). Future Of ‘Digital Credit’ In a keynote address at...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 10:47 am | Crypto News
Artificial intelligence-related cryptocurrencies were rallying late Wednesday amid AI darling Nvidia Corp.’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) record quarterly revenue and data center demand. The Winners NEAR, the token powering AI-native blockchain NEAR Protocol, jumped more than 16% to...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 9:34 am | Crypto News
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expressed concern on Wednesday over jailed fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried’s endorsement of a cryptocurrency market structure bill. Warren Questions SBF’s Endorsement Warren said in an X post that a person like Bankman-Fried endorsing the...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 8:29 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies jumped on Wednesday, though analysts view the uptick as a relief bounce rather than a momentum shift. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:15 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) +4.32% $68,547.48 Ethereum (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 3:34 am | Crypto News
A Citrini Research scenario published Sunday sent shockwaves through financial markets Monday, dragging down shares of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), and others. But a CEO building payment infrastructure for...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 2:26 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains roughly 50% below its all-time high, but adoption across institutions, corporations and governments continues to expand, According to Bitcoin service provider River, this suggests a bear market in price, not necessarily in fundamentals....
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 2:25 am | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) on Wednesday surged 12%, breaking out of a multi-week descending wedge, while Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) exploded 9% as the burn rate skyrocketed 900% in 24 hours. Dogecoin’s Pattern Breakout DOGE broke decisively above the upper trendline of a...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 2:25 am | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is up sharply on Wednesday, riding the coattails of a renewed rally in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) that pushed the flagship cryptocurrency above the $69,000 mark. Here’s what investors need to know. Dogecoin is surging to new heights today. Why is...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 2:24 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin surged about 7% over the past 24 hours, buoyed by strong institutional ETF inflows and renewed risk-on sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $69,062 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,073.17 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $88.92 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.47...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 12:29 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) appears to be tracking a familiar midterm-year bear market pattern, with one analyst warning that any early March strength may prove temporary rather than signaling a durable low. Bounce In Early March, But A Bull Trap? Crypto analyst Benjamin...
by Benzinga | February 26, 2026 12:27 am | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) surged 9% on Wednesday while Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) exploded 15% as both altcoins attempt major trend reversals. XRP Tests Breakout XRP is pressing against the upper boundary of a multi-week descending wedge with today’s high at $1.4747. The market...
