by Benzinga | January 12, 2026 3:45 pm | Crypto News
Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson slammed the Trump administration’s handling of the cryptocurrency industry in an interview aired Sunday, particularly targeting David Sacks, the White House cryptocurrency czar. Hoskinson Attacks Sacks Appearing on The...
by Benzinga | January 12, 2026 2:15 pm | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency bettors do not see a very high chance of the U.S. seizing control of Greenland this year amid mixed signals from the Trump administration over the past week. Greenland Acquisition Bets Get Hotter Odds in favor of the contract titled “Will Trump acquire...
by Benzinga | January 12, 2026 12:25 pm | Crypto News
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chair Michael Saylor highlighted on Sunday that the company has surpassed Wall Street giants since adopting the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-focused approach, trailing only Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA). ‘Best-Performing Assets’ Of The...
by Benzinga | January 12, 2026 11:16 am | Crypto News
A social post shared by Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was flagged on Sunday for misrepresenting an old announcement from X about introducing in-app trading. X Community Fact Checks CZ’s Claim CZ made a “clapping hands” emoji in response to a...
by Benzinga | January 12, 2026 9:13 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies spiked on Sunday, but stock futures plunged after the Justice Department served subpoenas to the Federal Reserve. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) +0.97% $91,445.21 Ethereum (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | January 12, 2026 8:10 am | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency punters are betting on an imminent U.S. military intervention in Iran amid reports of rising fatalities in the current turmoil and President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to invade. Rising Stakes: US-Iran Conflict Now Likely? The odds that the U.S....
by Benzinga | January 12, 2026 1:05 am | Crypto News
Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin, has recently voiced his concerns regarding the structural issues present in decentralized stablecoins, indicating that the crypto sector has not yet addressed these problems. Buterin has identified three main challenges in a post...
by Benzinga | January 11, 2026 11:14 pm | Crypto News
Last week Wells Fargo begun to amass Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in substantial amounts. This development has elicited reactions from the cryptocurrency community, including a response from Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance. Wells Fargo’s decision to purchase large...
by Benzinga | January 11, 2026 2:05 am | Crypto News
An elderly couple was swindled out of their $1.3 million retirement fund by scammers pretending to be representatives from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The elaborate scam involved Bitcoin ATMs and gold bullion transactions. Barbara and Larry Cook were...
by Benzinga | January 11, 2026 12:09 am | Crypto News
Following Nicolás Maduro’s ouster, attention has turned to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s potential return, and with her, the prospects for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the oil-rich nation. Machado Called Bitcoin ‘Lifeline’ For Venezuelans Machado,...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 11:14 pm | Crypto News
Global asset manager VanEck has projected a potential surge in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which could reach as high as $53.4 million by 2050. VanEck’s optimistic forecast predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% for Bitcoin over the next...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 10:05 pm | Crypto News
This week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin is showing signs of a potential rally in 2026, while Ethereum has surged above $3,100. Let’s dive into the details. Bitcoin’s Potential Rally In 2026 Bitcoin is setting up well for a rally in...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 3:08 am | Crypto News
Members of Congress have been actively buying up Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Bitcoin ETFs over the last 12 months. Many of the purchasers are allies of President Donald Trump and serve on financial committees, which could be a conflict of interest. Congressman Buys...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 2:14 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin is holding above $90,000 amid a solid U.S. jobs data release on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,526.47 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,084.76 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $136.55 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.09 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1402 Shiba Inu...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 2:14 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may play an underrated role in the recent protests in Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard reportedly moving $1 billion through crypto exchanges to evade sanctions. Currency Collapse Drives Mass Bitcoin Adoption The Iranian rial crashed to...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 1:05 am | Crypto News
Wall Street found firm footing to close the week as solid but unspectacular jobs data eased fears of a sharp labor market slowdown while keeping Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations intact. • Vistra shares are powering higher. Why is VST stock surging? Both the...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 12:09 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is setting up well for a rally in 2026, backed by several bullish technical indicators and receding sell pressure. What Happened: Glassnode data shows that profit-taking pressure has largely subsided, allowing Bitcoin to rebound from around...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 12:06 am | Crypto News
Polymarket faces credibility questions after controversial rulings on several markets that have cost traders millions. Venezuela Market Sparked Rules Fight Over “Invasion” Definition Polymarket ruled that the U.S. did not invade Venezuela despite a military operation...
by Benzinga | January 10, 2026 12:05 am | Crypto News
Crypto markets have opened 2026 on a much stronger footing after months of weakness, with altcoins and meme coins rebounding and overall sentiment improving. What Happened: According to Santiment data, improving retail sentiment across major crypto assets is being...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 11:25 pm | Crypto News
The U.S. Supreme Court did not issue a ruling Friday on President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, as traders price in a 75% chance that the Supreme Court ultimately rules in favor of Trump’s tariffs. Polymarket Shows 25% Odds Trump Wins Tariff Case The court...
