by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 10:26 pm | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up 2% on Friday despite ETF outflows on Thursday as derivatives volume exploded 35% over the last 24 hours. The ETF Outflow Problem XRP spot ETFs recorded $6.08 million in net outflows on March 12, extending a streak of redemptions even as...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 8:44 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up 4% on Friday as PCE inflation fell to 2.8%, oil prices dropped, $3 billion in options gamma triggered dealer hedging and ETF inflows hit four consecutive days. PCE Inflation Falls Below Estimates The Personal Consumption Expenditures index...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 8:41 pm | Crypto News
SOLAI Limited (NYSE:SLAI) shares are down on Friday morning following a preliminary non-binding proposal from Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. to acquire all outstanding shares at a price of $3.069 per ADS. • SOLAI stock is feeling bearish pressure. What’s behind SLAI...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 7:44 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) four-year market cycle still appears intact, but 2026 may be too early to declare the end of the bear market, according to a prominent analyst. Bitcoin Cycle Still Aligns With History Benjamin Cowen said on Thursday that Bitcoin’s...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 7:41 pm | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) is seeing elevated bets against the public company with short interest doubling in 2026. Here’s what that could mean for a share rally and potential short squeeze. Coinbase Short Interest Rises...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 7:40 pm | Crypto News
Token2049 postponed its Dubai crypto conference from April 2026 to April 2027 citing ongoing uncertainty in the region as the United Arab Emirates faces missile strikes from Iran, with around 15,000 attendees expected at the event. The Safety Decision Organizers...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 7:40 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin seems to have entered a new bull market unnoticed. The largest cryptocurrency in the world has gained 20.5% since its February low. Technically, it meets the standard threshold for a bull market. The gain comes despite escalating tensions between Iran and the...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 6:21 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin climbed to $72,000 on Friday, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing $53.9 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $72.4 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticke Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $72,320.38 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,123.98 Solana...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 5:26 pm | Crypto News
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares are trending upward in Friday’s premarket session. The move follows a recovery in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices. The digital asset climbed 3.22% over the last 24 hours to trade at $72,180.87. Nasdaq futures are up 0.18% while...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 4:30 pm | Crypto News
Solana’s (CRYPTO: SOL) official X account teased the cryptocurrency as a kind of “precious metal” on Thursday, sparking curiosity across the community. ‘Solanamaxxing’ In The Air Solana’s post quoted Phantom wallet’s “precious metal maxxing” image...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 4:29 pm | Crypto News
Kash Razzaghi, Chief Commercial Officer of Circle Internet Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CRCL), said cryptocurrency’s next chapter will be defined by payments and utility rather than speculation. All About Solving ‘Real-World Problems’ Mastercard (NYSE:MA) on Thursday...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 1:16 pm | Crypto News
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chair Michael Saylor said on Thursday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases don’t lead to immediate price increases and there’s always a “delay.” Another Call To HODL? In what looked like a cheeky reminder on X, Saylor pointed out the...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 10:34 am | Crypto News
The team behind Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) memecoin announced on Thursday a “crypto and business conference” in Mar-a-Lago next month, which will include a gala luncheon with President Donald Trump Another Gala Event For TRUMP Holders TrumpMeme took to X,...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 9:29 am | Crypto News
Mojtaba Khamenei may have been appointed Iran’s Supreme Leader only days ago, but cryptocurrency bettors are already wagering on how soon he might exit. Bets On New Supreme Leader Prediction market Polymarket, based on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL), shows a 64%...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 8:25 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies rallied on Thursday, but stocks plunged as the Iran war continued to pressure global energy prices. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:35 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) +2.32% $71,465.11 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 1:25 am | Crypto News
A new report from Ark Invest and Unchained says advances in quantum computing could eventually challenge Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC), cryptography, though the threat remains distant for now. Quantum Computing Could Challenge Bitcoin’s Security A report titled...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 1:24 am | Crypto News
Looking at its returns during past global conflicts, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crashes when wars start but recovers within 50-60 days. Data across 20 geopolitical events showing average gains of 31.2% as governments increase money supply to fund conflicts. The...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 1:22 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin trades around $70,000, with geopolitical uncertainty weighing on risk assets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $69,910.13 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,051.13 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.98 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.37 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09394...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 1:21 am | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) both are hovering near critical support levels after 58-60% declines from highs as descending channels trap price and money flow turns deeply negative. DOGE Tests $0.09 Floor Dogecoin dropped roughly 60% over five...
by Benzinga | March 13, 2026 1:20 am | Crypto News
New York City, NY, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — I. Introduction The online gambling landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past several years, with cryptocurrency-powered slot games emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in...
