by Benzinga | March 2, 2026 5:34 pm | Crypto News
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci slammed on Sunday an anti-cryptocurrency op-ed by Biden-era economic advisors, arguing it plays into Republican hands. Scaramucci Criticizes ‘Clueless Democrats’ Scaramucci shared a newspaper clipping from a New York Times...
by Benzinga | March 2, 2026 3:30 pm | Crypto News
Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, said Sunday that a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict could force the Federal Reserve to print more money, ultimately driving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) higher. Fed’s Money Printer “To Go Brrr?” In an essay titled iOS...
by Benzinga | March 2, 2026 1:36 pm | Crypto News
Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood said on Thursday that the firm’s conviction in Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) potential has strengthened despite the ongoing drawdown, but lowered the 2030 target from $1.5 million. Stablecoin Adoption Impacting Wood’s Bull Case During an...
by Benzinga | March 2, 2026 10:35 am | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) slipped further south on Sunday amid signals from a leading analyst that the memecoin’s bottom may still be some distance away. Bottom Yet To Come? Ali Martinez, a widely followed cryptocurrency researcher and trader, identified $0.058 as a key...
by Benzinga | March 2, 2026 9:24 am | Crypto News
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour defended on Sunday a bet tied to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the joint U.S-Israeli strikes. Bet Not Directly Tied To Death, Says Kalshi CEO Mansour addressed the controversy on X after backlash over the “Ali...
by Benzinga | March 2, 2026 8:31 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies moved sideways on Sunday, while gold and crude oil spiked amid investor concerns over escalating Middle East tensions. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -0.60% $66,702.15 Ethereum (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | March 1, 2026 8:09 pm | Crypto News
The week was a whirlwind of events in the cryptocurrency world. From a former Joe Biden advisor criticizing crypto’s legal use cases to a federal judge denying Binance’s arbitration request, the sector was far from quiet. Let’s dive into the details. Former Biden...
by Benzinga | March 1, 2026 12:09 am | Crypto News
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor has been one of artificial intelligence’s biggest proponents, and not long ago stressed the importance of mastering the technology to generate wealth in the modern era. AI: Pathway To Wealth? In his keynote address...
by Benzinga | February 28, 2026 1:15 pm | Crypto News
As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades near the $65,000 level, longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff reignited his attack on the world’s largest cryptocurrency, urging investors to exit while they still can. Peter Schiff Doubles Down On Bitcoin Criticism On Friday,...
by Benzinga | February 28, 2026 3:12 am | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is way off $2, yet recent industry discussions suggest the token and the XRP Ledger could play a central role in a digitized global financial system. The XRP Ledger Has One Advantage On the Paul Barron podcast, panelists addressed perceived...
by Benzinga | February 28, 2026 3:11 am | Crypto News
The 21Shares Sui ETF (NASDAQ:TSUI), a spot ETF offering direct exposure to the SUI token (CRYPTO: SUI), began trading this week, marking one of the first U.S.-listed products tied to the fast-growing Sui blockchain network. The fund, issued by 21Shares, follows...
by Benzinga | February 28, 2026 3:10 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading near $65,000, and historical midterm-year patterns suggest a near-term rally could push prices toward the low-$70,000 range. The February Low, March High Playbook Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen said Bitcoin is closely tracking the same...
by Benzinga | February 28, 2026 1:21 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin is maintaining support around the $65,000 level amid strong institutional interest heading into the weekend. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,364.43 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,921.84 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.58 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.35...
by Benzinga | February 28, 2026 1:21 am | Crypto News
Former Biden Council of Economic Advisors Chair Jared Bernstein called crypto an asset with “almost zero legal use cases” that’s “pretty good for scammers,” arguing even Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance can’t stop Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) 40% decline. The ‘Almost Zero...
by Benzinga | February 27, 2026 11:34 pm | Crypto News
MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) surged over 10% after announcing a joint venture with Starwood Digital Ventures to pivot mining sites toward AI infrastructure, despite reporting a $1.7 billion Q4 loss driven by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) writedowns. MARA Reports $1.7 Billion...
by Benzinga | February 27, 2026 10:12 pm | Crypto News
For most of its history, crypto has moved in cycles driven by speculation, liquidity, and macro sentiment. Each rally has exposed familiar weaknesses: fraud, unstable platforms, and weak risk controls. The next bull run may look different. This time, the quiet driver...
by Benzinga | February 27, 2026 10:11 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has fallen about 26% over the past month, yet on-chain data show a steady rise in large wallet holders, a pattern historically associated with accumulation phases. Large Wallets Near Record Levels Bitcoin is approaching 20,000 wallets holding at...
by Benzinga | February 27, 2026 10:01 pm | Crypto News
Billionaire investors had already built exposure. The cost curve is now being rewritten. Shares of Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ) surged roughly 20% premarket after CEO Jack Dorsey announced the company will cut nearly 4,000 employees — about 40% of its workforce — to become...
by Benzinga | February 27, 2026 10:01 pm | Crypto News
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone asked which blockchain should partner with Cardone Capital to tokenize its $5 billion portfolio, publicly calling out Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), Polygon (CRYPTO: POL), and Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX). The $5B Tokenization Plan Cardone Capital...
by Benzinga | February 27, 2026 8:34 pm | Crypto News
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed optimism for 2026 as Flare CEO Hugo Philion targets $5 billion in XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) staked on Flare by mid-2026 through direct XRP Ledger integration. The ‘Flip The Switch’ Explanation Garlinghouse addressed the XRP community’s...