by Benzinga | January 17, 2026 10:04 pm | Crypto News
National Football League superstar Saquon Barkley, a known Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) enthusiast, was once suggested by Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) founder Michael Saylor to go all-in on the apex cryptocurrency. Did Barkley Miss Out On A Major Opportunity? Speaking to...
by Benzinga | January 17, 2026 8:06 pm | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) saw $39.29M exit Friday—the biggest single-day outflow in months—as both DOGE and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) break key support levels with zero buying interest. DOGE: $39.29M Exit Signals Panic DOGE is, down 2% today, trapped in a downtrend after...
by Benzinga | January 17, 2026 5:04 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin is trading around $95,000 as traders remained cautious following the Senate’s decision to postpone debate on a crypto market structure bill. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $95,447 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,292 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)...
by Benzinga | January 17, 2026 3:12 am | Crypto News
Binance sees Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on track to become a macro-driven financial asset, fueled by institutional adoption, regulated products, and advancing stablecoin regulation. What Happened: In its 2025 review and 2026 forecast, Binance said 2025 was a milestone but...
by Benzinga | January 17, 2026 1:20 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 6% in 2025 while gold surged 65%, but ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says Bitcoin wins in 2026 because gold just hit valuations only seen once in 125 years—during the Great Depression. Why Gold Hit Extreme Levels Gold, as measured by the...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 11:16 pm | Crypto News
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan has warned that allowing interest-bearing stablecoins could pull up to $6 trillion in deposits out of banks. Why Banks Are Fighting Stablecoin Yields Moynihan said on the bank’s earnings call on Wednesday that stablecoins...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 11:16 pm | Crypto News
President Donald Trump cast doubt on Kevin Hassett’s Fed Chair bid Friday, saying he may keep him in his current position. Trump Wants Hassett At NEC, Not Fed Trump praised Hassett’s television appearance Friday morning and said he’s concerned about losing his...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 10:14 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is slowly pushing up to $100,000, but traders warn the zone offers little clarity on near-term bullish or bearish direction. Bitcoin’s Key Price Zones Analyzing on-chain data, trader Snow said Bitcoin’s swift rally from roughly $89,000 to...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 10:13 pm | Crypto News
Iran’s crypto ecosystem hit $7.8 billion in 2025, split between state-controlled military networks and civilians fleeing a currency that’s lost 90% of its value since 2018, according to Chainalysis research. IRGC Controls Half Of Iran’s Crypto Activity The Islamic...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 8:25 pm | Crypto News
The Senate Banking Committee has postponed its planned markup of crypto market structure legislation after growing industry backlash and political disagreements stalled progress. What Happened: Journalist and host Eleanor Terrett on Friday outlined that frustration...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 6:21 pm | Crypto News
TikTok coins are supposedly “the next meta in the trenches,” indicating how Gen Z slang can wrongfoot even experienced traders like crypto veteran Jordan Fish. What TikTok Coins Actually Are TikTok coins are meme coins that get promoted on TikTok instead of...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 6:20 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin hovers around $95,000 as sentiment took a slight hit from news around the crypto market structure bill. Bitcoin ETFs saw $100.1 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $164.4 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 3:17 pm | Crypto News
Leading real estate developer MegPrime Holding, LLC, said Thursday it will launch a “universal payments” cryptocurrency after receiving approval from the SEC. Cryptocurrency For Affordable Housing? The Texas-based homebuilder received a No-Action Letter from the...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 10:26 am | Crypto News
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong urged Congress on Thursday to enact laws ensuring fair competition, following the postponement of the cryptocurrency market structure bill. Armstrong Pushes For Stablecoin Rewards Speaking to CNBC, Armstrong...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 9:10 am | Crypto News
Economist Peter Schiff said in an interview aired Thursday that he’d prefer a gold-backed cryptocurrency over Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during a crisis like the one in Iran. Schiff Choses Gold Again Appearing on the Randi Hipper show, Schiff said that if he were to...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 8:25 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Thursday after a key cryptocurrency bill stalled in the Senate following opposition from industry giants. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -1.29% $95,485.03 Ethereum (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 5:05 am | Crypto News
Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) and Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) slumped on Thursday as fresh turmoil around a long-awaited U.S. crypto market-structure bill rattled investors. Here’s what investors need to know. Robinhood Markets shares are consolidating....
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 3:06 am | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) both dropped roughly 5%, as DOGE’s record $18.77 million outflow shows institutions selling, while SHIB’s 72% burn rate spike proves supply reduction alone won’t save price. DOGE Sees Largest Outflow In Months...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 1:10 am | Crypto News
For years, Sam Altman said he hated ads, calling them “last resort.” Yet, prediction markets are betting he won’t have a choice. What Happened: On Polymarket, traders are currently pricing in a 37% chance that OpenAI implements ads on ChatGPT before March 31....
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 12:11 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is staging a massive reversal, prompting widely followed crypto trader DonAlt to predict a squeeze toward $105,000 as he warns shorts are “in deep trouble” after getting trapped above $92,000. The Bitcoin Setup: A Classic Bear Trap DonAlt argues...
