by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 3:17 pm | Crypto News
Leading real estate developer MegPrime Holding, LLC, said Thursday it will launch a “universal payments” cryptocurrency after receiving approval from the SEC. Cryptocurrency For Affordable Housing? The Texas-based homebuilder received a No-Action Letter from the...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 10:26 am | Crypto News
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong urged Congress on Thursday to enact laws ensuring fair competition, following the postponement of the cryptocurrency market structure bill. Armstrong Pushes For Stablecoin Rewards Speaking to CNBC, Armstrong...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 9:10 am | Crypto News
Economist Peter Schiff said in an interview aired Thursday that he’d prefer a gold-backed cryptocurrency over Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during a crisis like the one in Iran. Schiff Choses Gold Again Appearing on the Randi Hipper show, Schiff said that if he were to...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 8:25 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Thursday after a key cryptocurrency bill stalled in the Senate following opposition from industry giants. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -1.29% $95,485.03 Ethereum (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 5:05 am | Crypto News
Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) and Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) slumped on Thursday as fresh turmoil around a long-awaited U.S. crypto market-structure bill rattled investors. Here’s what investors need to know. Robinhood Markets shares are consolidating....
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 3:06 am | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) both dropped roughly 5%, as DOGE’s record $18.77 million outflow shows institutions selling, while SHIB’s 72% burn rate spike proves supply reduction alone won’t save price. DOGE Sees Largest Outflow In Months...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 1:10 am | Crypto News
For years, Sam Altman said he hated ads, calling them “last resort.” Yet, prediction markets are betting he won’t have a choice. What Happened: On Polymarket, traders are currently pricing in a 37% chance that OpenAI implements ads on ChatGPT before March 31....
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 12:11 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is staging a massive reversal, prompting widely followed crypto trader DonAlt to predict a squeeze toward $105,000 as he warns shorts are “in deep trouble” after getting trapped above $92,000. The Bitcoin Setup: A Classic Bear Trap DonAlt argues...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 12:10 am | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is testing $2.13 after four consecutive rejections at a key resistance line, but Ripple’s $150 million deal with LMAX Group and $1.26 billion in ETF inflows are setting up a potential breakout to $3. Four Rejections Mark The Resistance XRP has tried...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 12:10 am | Crypto News
Blockchain firm Polygon Labs (CRYPTO: POL) said on Tuesday it would buy crypto payments company Coinme and crypto infrastructure provider Sequence for $250 million to make its foray into the stablecoin-based payments market. At the time, Sandeep Nailwal, founder of...
by Benzinga | January 16, 2026 12:09 am | Crypto News
State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) shares were trading slightly higher Thursday after the company unveiled a new digital finance infrastructure aimed at bridging traditional and blockchain ecosystems. • State Street stock is challenging resistance. Why did STT hit a...
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 10:14 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) underperformed in 2025 while gold soared 120%, yet BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes says dollar liquidity is about to return in 2026. The Real Reason Bitcoin Lagged The Professional Capital Management CEO used his latest essay to point out why...
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 8:10 pm | Crypto News
BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) invested $200 million into MrBeast’s Beast Industries as Chairman Tom Lee bets the YouTuber with 330 million subscribers will become “the most impactful entertainment brand in the world” while integrating crypto into a new...
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 7:24 pm | Crypto News
U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs pulled in $843.62 million Wednesday—the highest single-day total since October 7—as institutional money floods back into crypto after three months of cautious positioning, pushing BTC to test the critical $100,000 resistance level....
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 6:24 pm | Crypto News
The online casino industry is evolving rapidly, and operators are exploring new ways to engage and retain players beyond traditional promotions. Historically, casinos have relied on bonuses, loyalty points, and advertising to attract users. While effective in the...
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 6:23 pm | Crypto News
In a dramatic turn that caught Washington off guard, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong pulled his company’s support for the Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure bill late Wednesday evening, less than 24 hours before lawmakers were...
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 3:35 pm | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) pulled back on Wednesday, although an analyst highlighted a bullish technical pattern suggesting strong upside ahead. What’s Behind The Dip? The dog-themed memecoin slipped over 3%, with trading volume dropping 9.60% over the last 24...
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 3:34 pm | Crypto News
Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev on Wednesday urged the U.S. to take the lead on cryptocurrency policy, citing the unavailability of staking and tokenized stocks in certain regions due to legislative hurdles. Tenev Concerned Over Legislative...
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 1:20 pm | Crypto News
Senate Banking Committee Chair Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said late Wednesday that the committee is delaying the markup of cryptocurrency market structure legislation amid opposition from industry figures. ‘Brief Pause’ To Establish Consensus Scott said in a statement...
by Benzinga | January 15, 2026 12:21 pm | Crypto News
Pakistan’s government said Wednesday it’s partnering with World Liberty Financial (CRYPTO: WLFI), a decentralized platform affiliated with President Donald Trump’s family, to “explore” stablecoins for cross-border transactions. Pakistan To Use Dollar Stablecoins For...
