by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 11:36 pm | Crypto News
Is Liquidity Drying Up? What It Means For Bitcoin The repo market just sent a signal What is a “repo”? This week saw an unexpected jump in use of the Fed’s Standing Repo Facility (“SRF”) as well as heightened SOFR rates. If that sounds...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 11:35 pm | Crypto News
BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) bought 51,162 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) for $98 million while Vitalik Buterin sold 1,869 ETH. The Buying vs. Selling Divergence BitMine’s latest purchase lifted total holdings to 4,422,659 ETH as of February 22, representing...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 10:27 pm | Crypto News
In a Sunday macro note framed explicitly as a thought exercise, Citrini Research modeled a speculative scenario in which AI-driven commerce structurally undermines card network economics. Interchange in the Crosshairs The central payments argument: AI agents...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 9:25 pm | Crypto News
Critics say the crypto bear market has sounded Web3’s death knell. There’s no doubt the casualties are mounting. Once-hyped projects are shuttering. Ecosystems that commanded billion-dollar valuations look like ghost towns. Meme coins that minted overnight...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 9:25 pm | Crypto News
The S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) could plunge to 3,500 by 2028 if the AI revolution succeeds too well, according to a chilling “pre-mortem” scenario released by Citrini Research. The firm warns that a “Global Intelligence Crisis” is forming, where rampant productivity gains...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 8:50 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is seeing a debate over its true identity, with Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argueing that critics are missing the bigger picture. Bitcoin’s ‘Identity Crisis’ Bitcoin has fallen more than 40% from its peak amid broader...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 8:49 pm | Crypto News
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee called Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) 50% drawdown a “crypto squall” rather than a structural collapse, arguing technology and crypto sectors could revive as tariff uncertainty lifts. The Squall vs. Winter Thesis Lee told CNBC on Friday that Bitcoin’s...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 7:14 pm | Crypto News
Despite a 30% drop over the past month, technical and on-chain data suggest XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) may be nearing a potential rebound zone. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.41 $86.2 billion -6.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $66,273.24 $1.32...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 6:25 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000 after liquidations of over $500 million triggered a drop to $65,000 on early Monday morning. Bitcoin ETFs saw $88.04 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $17.21K million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 4:02 pm | Crypto News
Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, gave details of his investment portfolio on Sunday, including two cryptocurrencies showing starkly different year-to-date performances. Hayes Spotlights Crypto Selections Hayes revealed his cryptocurrency...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 2:39 pm | Crypto News
Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) will release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 after the closing bell on Thursday. Here’s what investors should know before the announcement. Earnings Expectations Analysts estimate the fintech company to report earnings of 49 cents...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 12:34 pm | Crypto News
Wall Street analyst Tom Lee predicted Saturday that the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s tariffs would spark gains in technology, software and cryptocurrency markets. Crypto Market To Benefit? Speaking to CNBC, Lee expressed his belief...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 10:39 am | Crypto News
Vitalik Buterin offloaded millions worth of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) over the past couple of days, coinciding with a significant drop in the cryptocurrency’s price. ETH Exits Buterin’s Wallet In an X post on Sunday evening, on-chain tracker Lookonchain pointed to the...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 8:24 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks Sunday overnight after President Donald Trump said he’ll impose 15% global tariffs on U.S. imports. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -4.43% $65,064.39 Ethereum...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 3:05 am | Crypto News
On Sunday, Michael Burry used an X post to lay out what he described as 26 years of major market calls. That self-audit arrives as Bitcoin lacks utility remains central to his current framework, with Burry arguing the token has not proven durable as a hedge against...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 1:09 am | Crypto News
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin once revealed that his decision to leave college wasn’t a planned move driven by conviction, but a reaction to realities he faced at the time. From Visa Snag To Ethereum In an essay titled “The End of My Childhood”...
by Benzinga | February 23, 2026 12:10 am | Crypto News
On Sunday, Anthony Scaramucci said he believes markets have slipped into a bear phase and argued the real issue is duration, not whether the downturn exists. He has also urged investors to keep building positions in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), a stance reflected in...
by Benzinga | February 22, 2026 3:05 am | Crypto News
On Saturday, Robert Kiyosaki said he bought another full Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $67,000 even as he described the cryptocurrency as “crashing,” framing the purchase as a bet against a potential breakdown in the U.S. dollar and a coming supply milestone...
by Benzinga | February 21, 2026 5:09 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could eventually go to $1 million if it does not go to zero, but institutions, not retail, are increasingly driving the market’s long-term direction, according to Anthony Pompliano. Why Is Bitcoin Sentiment So Low? In the latest “From...
by Benzinga | February 21, 2026 3:11 am | Crypto News
Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has logged its worst start to a year ever, seasoned finance veterans are strategically positioning for future upside. Bitcoin’s Unexpected Advocate Prominent crypto investor Lark Davis highlighted comments by Hugh Hendry, founder of...
