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...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 9:14 pm | Crypto News
President Donald Trump told The New York Times he will not pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving 25 years for fraud and conspiracy, despite granting clemency to other crypto figures including Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and Ross Ulbricht....
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 9:13 pm | Crypto News
Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU) jumped 19% over the past week, outperforming meme coin peers such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB). Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU) $0.01201 $755 million +18.8%...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 8:20 pm | Crypto News
Stablecoins became the backbone of crypto long before most people noticed. By 2025, they were quietly moving more value on-chain than Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) combined, while powering trading, lending, and payments across DeFi. Regulators are...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 8:20 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is undergoing a notable shift beneath the surface of daily price action, as the amount of Bitcoin held on centralized exchanges continues to decline to levels last seen several years ago. The ongoing drawdown in exchange reserves reflects deeper...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 7:25 pm | Crypto News
Ark Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood predicts President Donald Trump will start buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the strategic reserve before the 2026 midterms to maintain political momentum and crypto voter support. Trump Doesn’t Want To Be A Lame Duck In an interview...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 7:25 pm | Crypto News
InfoFi arrived last year with a big ambition: put a price on information itself. Platforms rewarded users for commentary and social engagement, transforming posts and attention into tradeable value. The model took off, but now as spam rises and yields start to shrink,...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 6:31 pm | Crypto News
VanEck released long-term capital market assumptions projecting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $2.9 million by 2050 in its base case, implying a 15% compound annual growth rate from current levels near $88,000. Base Case Built On Settlement And Reserve Adoption...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 6:30 pm | Crypto News
Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) on Friday reversed course and surged 11%, leaving other major coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) behind. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) $434.39 $7.15 billion -13.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 6:30 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin continues to trade around $90,000 as crypto sentiment remains neutral; liquidations stand at $222.72 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $398.95 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $159.2 million in net outflows....
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 4:25 pm | Crypto News
Just over a week into 2026, several cryptocurrencies are off to an excellent start. Here are the ones worth watching closely. The Big Movers In Early 2026 RENDER, the native token of the decentralized GPU compute platform Render, has jumped 50% over the last week, the...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 4:24 pm | Crypto News
Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) CEO Mike Novogratz expressed concern Wednesday about the current state of cryptocurrency treasury companies, emphasizing the importance of creating shareholder value beyond just owning the underlying asset. Novogratz Questions...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 12:26 pm | Crypto News
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged higher on Friday morning, buoyed by defense and energy heavyweights, while Nasdaq futures slipped as investors priced in the inflationary risks of a potential Middle East conflict amid intensifying unrest in Iran. The...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 11:29 am | Crypto News
Wagering on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei losing power has surged dramatically on Polymarket as anti-regime protests entered their 12th day. Bets On Khamenei And Iran Surge In just four days since launch, the trade volume for the “Khamenei out as...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 9:13 am | Crypto News
President Donald Trump dismissed the idea of pardoning jailed cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a report published Thursday. SBF Won’t Get Reprieve From Trump During an interview with The New York Times, Trump indicated he has no intention of...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 8:18 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies came under pressure on Thursday as investors trimmed risk appetite after the market’s recent advances Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -0.31% $91,077.15 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 2:10 am | Crypto News
Whale transactions worth over $100,000 in FLOKI (CRYPTO: FLOKI), PEPE (CRYPTO: PEPE), and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) exploded by 950%, 620%, and 111% respectively this week, as meme coins added $14 billion in market cap in 2026. Meme Coins Dominate Whale Activity...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 2:10 am | Crypto News
If you’ve been watching crypto recently, you may have noticed something unusual. The headlines are quieter. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) prices are moving in relatively narrow ranges, and volatility has slowed compared to past cycles. For casual...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 1:13 am | Crypto News
President Donald Trump told The New York Times he has decided on the next Federal Reserve Chair but won’t disclose the name, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said rate cuts are “the only ingredient missing” for stronger economic growth. Trump Has Decision But...
by Benzinga | January 9, 2026 1:11 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin is back above $90,000 on Thursday afternoon as crypto markets look to digest their early-year gains. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,922 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,114 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $138.03 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.14 Dogecoin (CRYPTO:...
