by Benzinga | March 7, 2026 1:20 am | Crypto News
A16z crypto, the Web3 arm of the venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, has started seeking capital for its fifth fund. People familiar with the effort told Fortune the firm is aiming to gather roughly $2 billion for the fund, which will focus solely on blockchain...
by Benzinga | March 7, 2026 12:12 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down to $68,000, with the recent rally only a relief bounce within a broader bearish market structure, according to a prominent analyst. Competing Market Narratives Trader Mayne said on Thursday Bitcoin’s rebound from the...
by Benzinga | March 7, 2026 12:11 am | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is down 4% while Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) dropped 10% over seven days as meme coins struggle — with PENGU (CRYPTO: PENGU) the only exception. DOGE And SHIB Bleeding Dogecoin is down 87% from its $0.74 all-time high reached May 8, 2021. It’s...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 11:20 pm | Crypto News
Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) co-led a $7.5 million seed round in Utexo to enable native USDT settlement on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Lightning Network as CEO Paolo Ardoino said “Bitcoin has always been central to Tether’s long-term vision for USDT.” The $7.5M Utexo...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 11:19 pm | Crypto News
Kazakhstan’s central bank formed a $350 million portfolio from gold and foreign exchange reserves for crypto-related investments starting April, focusing on crypto infrastructure companies and index funds rather than direct Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) allocations. The $350M...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 10:32 pm | Crypto News
Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says crypto may be nearing a structural turning point as geopolitical shocks, institutional adoption and regulatory clarity reshape the market. Crypto’s 24/7 Advantage In a Mar. 5 podcast with Paul Barron, Hougan...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 10:31 pm | Crypto News
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) ETFs have seen $1.5 billion in inflows since launch, with Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas calling it “defying physics” as SOL tests critical $80 support. The ‘Defying Physics’ ETF Performance Solana ETFs launched in the U.S. in July 2025, but...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 10:30 pm | Crypto News
Jiuzi Holdings (NASDAQ:JZXN) shares are up on Friday following a significant investment announcement. • Jiuzi Holdings shares are climbing with conviction. Why is JZXN stock up today? The company has secured an $80 million investment from a strategic investor, which...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 8:22 pm | Crypto News
Large holders have been aggressively accumulating XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) even as XRP remains in a firm downtrend. Whales Expand XRP Holdings According to Santiment data, cited by TheCryptoBasic, while smaller shark addresses and some whales panic-sold around 2.87 billion...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 7:17 pm | Crypto News
The SEC dismissed all charges against Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) founder Justin Sun and related entities on March 5, with Rainberry paying a $10 million civil penalty to settle the 2023 lawsuit. The Settlement Terms The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 6:19 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin fell towards $70,000 as institutional outflows stopped the relief rally dead in its tracks. Bitcoin ETFs saw $227.8 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $90.9 million in net outflows. Cryptocurrency Ticke Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 2:35 pm | Crypto News
The owner of the Original Penguin apparel brand filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Pudgy Penguins NFT brand for alleged trademark infringement. ‘Unauthorised’ Penguin Usage? Perry Ellis International argued that Pudgy Penguins continued to produce retail goods even...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 10:51 am | Crypto News
Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, told Benzinga on Thursday that rising oil prices and treasury yields could prove positive for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Treasury Yields Spike Amid War Means Hayes pointed out the surge in yields on the...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 9:24 am | Crypto News
Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) founder Justin Sun said Thursday the SEC has dismissed the claims it brought against him and his companies for fraud and market manipulation. Sun Says ‘Future Is Bright’ Sun stated in an X post that the resolution provides “closure,” and he will...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 8:24 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies pulled back sharply on Thursday, while oil supply disruptions driven by the war in the Middle East kept investors on edge. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -3.51% $70,440.60 Ethereum...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 3:14 am | Crypto News
Despite XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) declining about 10% over the past month, developments in the broader Ripple ecosystem suggest the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could play an important role in the future of institutional on-chain finance. XRPL Building A Foundation For Institutional...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 1:20 am | Crypto News
Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has unveiled a $695 Platinum credit card, family accounts, and trust accounts at its “Take Flight” event, yet HOOD fell 4% as technical weakness overshadowed product announcements. The Platinum Card Launch Robinhood introduced the Platinum...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 1:19 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rallied as high as $73,000 amid traffic in the Strait of Hormuz clogging up, but Bloomberg Intelligence commodity strategist Mike McGlone warned oil volatility will spill into stocks and crush crypto, calling Bitcoin a “bear market” asset heading...
by Benzinga | March 6, 2026 12:19 am | Crypto News
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan challenged billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya‘s claim that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is “structurally” flawed, pointing out that, in fact, that applies more to gold. Bitcoin Or Gold: Which One Do Central Banks Prefer?...
by Benzinga | March 5, 2026 11:40 pm | Crypto News
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is once again drawing attention across the crypto market, but this time the story is less about price swings and more about the sheer amount of capital moving through its network. In February, Solana processed roughly $650 billion in stablecoin...
