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Robert Kiyosaki predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) value, attributing it to a potential collapse of the central bank system. What Happened: In a post on X on Saturday, Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” expressed his belief that...

The Trump family has made substantial investments in the cryptocurrency industry. What Happened: The Trumps’ crypto investments span a wide range, including nonfungible tokens (NFTs), a decentralized finance project, a proposed stablecoin, Bitcoin mining, and a couple of meme coins. The...

Crypto industry leaders are intensifying their fight against alleged debanking practices, which they claim have targeted digital asset firms under the Biden administration. At a recent Senate hearing, executives, including Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital, testified about their struggles....

Major players in the cryptocurrency industry have made substantial donations to President-elect Donald Trump‘s inaugural fund. What Happened: Companies such as Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, Robinhood, and Circle have collectively donated a minimum of $10 million to...

In a shock development in the crypto market, $903 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was moved in several transactions within the last 24 hours, sparking widespread speculation about the intent behind these substantial transfers. What Happened: The blockchain data tracker Whale Alert tracked 10...

In an unprecedented development, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged past the $100,000 mark last week, a first in its history. This milestone comes amidst a climate of regulatory speculation and the ripple effects of President-elect Donald Trump‘s victory. What Happened: In a recent interview,...

Two of the world's largest financial institutions, Citi and Société Générale, are making strides in blockchain technology and unveiling new initiatives that could reshape traditional banking processes. During a recent panel at Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets event, Citi’s Ioana Niculcea...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Moe Vela, senior advisor to Unicoin and former senior advisor to President Joe Biden, recently shared his understanding of the interplay between political events and cryptocurrency markets. Vela, who has extensive experience in the White House under both...

Ten years ago, Grammy-winning rapper 50 Cent made a groundbreaking decision to accept Bitcoin as payment for his album “Animal Ambition.” This move, which initially appeared experimental, has resulted in substantial financial gains for the artist over the past decade. In 2014, 50 Cent,...

Memecoins outstripped gains made by market powerhouses yet again, as DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON and Floki made advances during the day. What Happened: DOG was the best-performing cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours, with more than 20% gains. The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-based coin registered a 127% spike in...

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct Joey Garcia’s title at Xapo Bank and the spelling of Stefan Rust’s name. The ‘Crypto & Blockchain Outlook in 2024‘ event hosted by Benzinga spotlighted the critical issue facing the crypto world...

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 (NASDAQ:HUT) hit out on Wednesday against what it called “false and misleading” claims by an activist short seller regarding the company’s merger with mining peer US Bitcoin Corp (USBTC). J Capital Research unveiled a litany of accusations against the merged...

Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) winning streak of eight weeks may be coming to a pause. However, analysts foresee a robust 2024 for the cryptocurrency king, with the Woo Network predicting a surge to $75,000 by early 2024. What Happened: The Bitcoin surge has slowed down in the past week, falling 3.4...

A recent courtroom development finds Sam Bankman-Fried under fire from a U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, for his vague responses during his criminal fraud trial. Bankman-Fried’s responses during cross-examination were often evasive. He frequently paused before answering and often rephrased...

This past weekend in the world of cryptocurrency was a whirlwind. From the revelation of a “burn portal” in the works for Shiba Inu, an anticipated directional shift for Bitcoin, to Elon Musk’s ambitious Dogecoin plan, the crypto sphere was buzzing with news. Further adding to the...