by Benzinga | January 4, 2026 4:04 am | Crypto News
As 2026 gets underway, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sits in an awkward middle ground. After pushing to an all-time high above $126,000 in mid-2025, prices have pulled back and stabilized in the high-$80,000s. That kind of move naturally revives the same question for anyone...
by Benzinga | January 4, 2026 2:05 am | Crypto News
Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has reached a crucial price point for the first time in 2026. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is charting a course towards the $100,000 mark, and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is comfortably trading around the $3,000 level. And the Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)...
by Benzinga | January 4, 2026 12:05 am | Crypto News
While it’s only three days into the new year, Jan. 3 marks an important anniversary and a day the cryptocurrency world is celebrating. On this day, 16 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) forever changing the world of...
by Benzinga | January 3, 2026 1:11 pm | Crypto News
Convicted Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein said a prison reform law signed by President Donald Trump led to his early release after serving part of a five-year sentence for one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts on record. Prison Reform Law Cited In Early Release...
by Benzinga | January 3, 2026 11:09 am | Crypto News
The past year tested investor confidence, as markets grappled with policy upheaval tied to President Donald Trump‘s “Liberation Day” tariffs and a disruptive government shutdown that slowed IPO activity. As the calendar turns to 2026, however, prediction...
by Benzinga | January 3, 2026 3:04 am | Crypto News
A quiet crypto promotion is giving some people in the U.S. a surprisingly easy way to pick up $10 worth of Bitcoin or Ethereum — and unlike many sign-up bonuses, this one doesn’t demand ongoing trading, referrals, or long-term commitment. For eligible first-time...
by Benzinga | January 3, 2026 1:07 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin spiked above $90,000 heading into the first weekend of 2026, even as spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows this week. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,771.74 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,104.24 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $130.98 XRP...
by Benzinga | January 3, 2026 1:06 am | Crypto News
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) makes the stock “interesting,” but Polymarket traders bet 76% the company gets booted from MSCI by March 31. Options Activity Dwarfs Mega-Cap Peers Saylor on Frida pointed to...
by Benzinga | January 3, 2026 12:10 am | Crypto News
Any weakness in early 2026 would reflect growing pains, not the end of crypto’s long-term upside, according to BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:BMNR) CEO Tom Lee. What Happened: In a CNBC Market Alert interview on Dec. 30, Lee said crypto’s...
by Benzinga | January 3, 2026 12:10 am | Crypto News
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong declared on New Year’s Day that the company aims to become “the #1 financial app in the world” by building an everything exchange, as COIN tests critical support at $218. The Everything Exchange War Plan...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 11:25 pm | Crypto News
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) recorded 1.87 million daily transactions on Dec. 31 but remains trapped under resistance as another failed breakout attempt dashed bulls’ hopes. Network Activity Explodes To Record Highs Ethereum’s 7-day moving average of daily transactions hit...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 10:17 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to struggle below $90,000, leaving investors uncertain whether 2026 will begin with prolonged consolidation or a decisive macro-driven move. What Happened: According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin has entered the new year stuck in a volatile...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 9:14 pm | Crypto News
President Donald Trump pardoned three high-profile crypto figures between January and October 2025, triggering allegations that personal financial ties influenced executive clemency decisions. Ross Ulbricht: The Silk Road Founder Trump granted a full and unconditional...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 9:13 pm | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is attempting to reclaim $2 as technical indicators turn constructive, exchange supply tightens and spot XRP ETFs record fresh inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.89 $115.1 billion +1.1% Bitcoin (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 8:16 pm | Crypto News
Is 2026 crypto’s year of consolidation? After a decade of fragmentation and protocol sprawl, deal activity across exchanges, platforms and infrastructure is on the up. Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) $2.9 billion purchase of Deribit adds to a growing list of...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 8:16 pm | Crypto News
The pattern has become predictable. A new creator coin launches with viral momentum. Trading volume explodes. Market cap shoots into the millions within hours. Venture capitalists and crypto enthusiasts celebrate the future of creator monetization. Then, within days...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 8:15 pm | Crypto News
Polymarket traders are giving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) just a 31% chance to hit $100,000 in January, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) sits at 8% for $4,000 and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) at 14% for $2.40—signaling traders expect volatility without breakouts. Bitcoin: Stuck In A...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 7:19 pm | Crypto News
BitVentures Limited (NASDAQ:BVC) stock rose after the company said it will start a new Digital Assets division focused on cryptocurrency mining expansion. BitVentures disclosed agreements to buy several fleets of Bitmain mining machines and about 0.5 MW of hosting...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 7:18 pm | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is up 9% over the past 24 hours, marking a strong start to 2026. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1295 $21.8 billion +3.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057533 $4.4 billion +4.5% Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE)...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 7:16 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin edged above $89,000 on Friday morning, with liquidations at $205.18 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $348.1 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $72.06 million in net outflows. $100,000 In January? Michael van...
