by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 11:34 pm | Crypto News
American Bitcoin (NASDAQ:ABTC) purchased 11,298 ASIC miners adding 3.05 exahash per second to expand owned capacity by 12% to 28.1 EH/s, but the stock plunged 7%, breaking below the critical $1 psychological level. The 12% Capacity Expansion The new machines are more...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 11:34 pm | Crypto News
Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson rejected Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s “bad bill is better than no bill” stance, arguing the CLARITY Act makes new crypto projects securities by default while grandfathering XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). The ‘Security By Default’...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 10:09 pm | Crypto News
Jan Van Eck argues that current volatility isn’t just about Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) but reflects a broader move across the entire crypto ecosystem, including large-cap names like Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Circle (NYSE:CRCL). Why 2026 Is A Bearish Year For Bitcoin...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 8:30 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rebounded to around $67,000 even as geopolitical tensions increase uncertainty across asset classes. Crypto Under Pressure As High-Beta Risk Asset With the conflict in the Middle East entering day 3, macro uncertainty is intensifying. Oil and...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 8:30 pm | Crypto News
When geopolitical risk flares up, markets tend to reach for familiar shelters. Gold usually catches a bid. U.S. Treasuries often rally as investors seek safety and liquidity. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), born out of the 2008 financial crisis and long marketed as an...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 8:29 pm | Crypto News
Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CTO David Schwartz on Tuesday said Hidden Road going live on DTCC’s National Securities Clearing Corporation directory March 2 and connecting Ripple Prime’s infrastructure to traditional finance settlement “seems important.” The DTCC Integration...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 7:24 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin sentiment improved overnight from extreme fear to fear as liquidations stand at $398.33 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $458.2 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $38.7 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 7:24 pm | Crypto News
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes reiterated his $250,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) target for 2026 and projected $500,000 to $750,000 by end of 2027, arguing the Trump administration will “print money.” The $250,000 Call Stands Hayes told a CoinDesk reporter he’s sticking...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 3:21 pm | Crypto News
Sharp selloffs tend to expose weak points in financial systems. In traditional markets, liquidity can dry up quickly when volatility spikes. In crypto, the same test applies to decentralized finance, where lending, trading, and borrowing depend entirely on on chain...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 3:20 pm | Crypto News
Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) Executive Vice President Jason Chung affirmed Monday the company’s ongoing strategy of funding capital expenditures through Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sales. Bitcoin At Center Of RIOT’s Financing During Riot Platforms’...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 1:21 pm | Crypto News
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), weighed in on the debate surrounding stablecoin rewards on Monday, insisting that any cryptocurrency firm offering should fall under banking regulations. ‘If They Want To Be A Bank, So Be It’ During an interview...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 11:40 am | Crypto News
Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH)-owned fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake said Monday that it will start offering Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bonuses to all its hourly employees starting in March. Bitcoin Bonuses For Employees In an X post, the popular burger chain said it will pay...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 10:24 am | Crypto News
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday denied ties to a cryptocurrency named after her and warned the public to stay vigilant. Takaichi Distances From Namesake Crypto In an X post, Takaichi said that neither she nor her office has any knowledge or...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 8:16 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies made a comeback on Monday despite escalating hostilities in the Middle East war. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) +3.10% $69,055.10 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) +2.68% $2,036.10...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 4:14 am | Crypto News
Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) shares slipped in Monday’s extended trading after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report. Here’s a look at the key figures from the quarter. RIOT stock is moving. Watch the price action here. The...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 3:39 am | Crypto News
JPMorgan analysts say U.S. crypto market structure legislation could be approved by mid-year and serve as a positive catalyst for markets in the second half, identifying eight specific provisions that could reshape the industry. The Mid-Year Approval Timeline JPMorgan...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 3:37 am | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) may have the potential to reach four-digit price levels under a full institutional adoption framework, according to commentary from the latest Paul Barron podcast featuring Jake Claver. XRP’s Regulatory Position The discussion emphasized that...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 3:36 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin tapped $70,000 as markets looked beyond geopolitical tensions and broader sentiment improved on Monday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $69,010 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,038 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $87.30 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.39 Dogecoin...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 2:06 am | Crypto News
The 2025 microcap market will be remembered for many things: a rebound in IPO volume, aggressive regulatory changes, and the growing dominance of foreign issuers. But those are surface-level stories. The real structural shift happened elsewhere, in a corner of the...
by Benzinga | March 3, 2026 1:15 am | Crypto News
ProCap Financial (NASDAQ:BRR) surged 7% after buying 450 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and repurchasing 782,408 shares, as Peter Schiff questioned CEO Anthony Pompliano why he’s buying Bitcoin instead of just buying discounted shares. The Schiff Challenge Schiff posted on X:...
