by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 7:10 pm | Crypto News
The U.S. Senate’s passage of the GENIUS Act marks a watershed moment for stablecoins, offering long-awaited regulatory clarity that could unlock trillions in institutional capital. Industry leaders hailed the bipartisan vote as a breakthrough for financial...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 7:10 pm | Crypto News
Cryptocurrencies are trading lower for a second straight session as escalating Iran-Israel tensions and cautious anticipation around the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting pressure investor sentiment across global markets. Cryptocurrency Price ...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 7:10 pm | Crypto News
Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ:PRE) announced on Wednesday that it had completed a $20 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) purchase of 187.42 BTC at an average price of $106,712 per Bitcoin via a Kraken custody account. The move follows divestitures that...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 7:10 pm | Crypto News
The Blockchain Group, a Paris-listed tech firm, has purchased 182 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for €17 million ($19.6 million), increasing its total holdings to 1,653 BTC, valued at approximately €148.9 million ($171.36 million). The acquisition, funded through convertible...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 3:09 pm | Crypto News
Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, may have reportedly earned almost $40 million from his family’s cryptocurrency venture. What Happened: In September 2024, Trump announced the establishment of World Liberty Financial, a crypto-focused...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 3:09 pm | Crypto News
MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), operating under the Strategy brand, has expanded its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury to 592,100 BTC following a $1 billion purchase funded primarily through its new Stride preferred stock (STRD) offering. What Happened: The corporate...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 3:09 pm | Crypto News
A widely followed chartist predicted a bullish breakout for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) on Tuesday, painting bold targets at $0.6533 and even $1.25, despite the meme coin’s corrective price action of late. What Happened: In an X post, Javon Marks said that the dog-themed...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 1:09 pm | Crypto News
In a significant development, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act on Tuesday, a bill establishing the country’s first regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins. Prominent names tied to the cryptocurrency industry soon took to social media to celebrate the...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 11:06 am | Crypto News
Anthony Scaramucci, founder and CEO of SkyBridge Capital, tapped into the ongoing debate about political integrity Tuesday by quoting former President Harry Truman. What happened: In an X post, Scaramucci remembered words of the 33rd president of the U.S., which go...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 11:06 am | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency behemoth Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is seeking the SEC’s approval to offer “tokenized equities” to its customers, according to a report on Tuesday. What Happened: Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase, said in a Reuters interview that...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 9:06 am | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency bettors on Polymarket were growing confident that the U.S. would take military action against Iran as President Donald Trump demanded “unconditional surrender.” What happened: The odds for the betting contract titled “US military...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 8:06 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies edged lower Tuesday amid fears of U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -2.06% $104,735.63 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -1.79% $2,525.57 Dogecoin...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 4:04 am | Crypto News
Several professional athletes have announced taking salary or endorsement money in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in recent years, including NFL superstar Saquon Barkley. Here’s a look back at his decision and how much investors could have made following the NFL star...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 4:04 am | Crypto News
Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:BTDR) shares are trading lower in Tuesday’s after-hours session after the company announced a proposed private placement of convertible senior notes. What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining company Bitdeer announced plans to...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 3:04 am | Crypto News
As Web3 interoperability becomes foundational for blockchain-based finance, critical gaps in infrastructure are slowing institutional adoption, according to Axelar co-founder Georgios Vlachos. “We’re likely just at the beginning of an explosion of...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 2:04 am | Crypto News
Cryptocurrencies are trading sharply lower amid rising geopolitical tensions. Fears of a broader Middle East conflict escalated after President Donald Trump hinted at a possible U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. As global markets reel from rising war...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 2:04 am | Crypto News
As Web3 interoperability becomes foundational for blockchain-based finance, critical gaps in infrastructure are slowing institutional adoption, according to Axelar CEO Georgios Vlachos. “We’re likely just at the beginning of an explosion of blockchain-based...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 12:04 am | Crypto News
A former Bank of England economist is raising red flags over the growing role of stablecoins in the U.S. financial system, with major implications for banks, as well as the U.S. Dollar. What Happened: In a recent episode of The Big View by Reuters, Dan Davies, an...
by Benzinga | June 18, 2025 12:04 am | Crypto News
Virtual worlds like Decentraland (CRYPTO: MANA) could be the key to mainstream adoption of Web3 technologies by offering accessible entry points and practical applications, according to Ignacio Palomera, CEO and co-founder of Bondex, a Web3 hiring platform. Speaking...
by Benzinga | June 17, 2025 9:08 pm | Crypto News
Meme coin heavyweights Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) saw sharp daily losses as sentiment across the crypto market turned cautious. However, several on-chain indicators and trader insights continue to point to long-term bullish potential....
