Digital Assets

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) path to reaching $500,000 before President Donald Trump leaves office hinges on long-term investment from state pension funds. That’s according to Standard Chartered‘s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick. In a research note on Tuesday,...

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is doubling down on his commitment to the meme coin Stool Prisondente (CRYPTO: JAILSTOOL), even as traders question its future. What Happened: Portnoy, who initially invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in the token, insists he remains committed, despite...

Donald Trump's meme coin Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) is expanding beyond speculation as several merchants and a travel booking platform begin accepting it as a payment method. What Happened: Online stores selling Trump-branded products and the travel website Travala have integrated TRUMP payments,...

The cryptocurrency market experienced a turbulent day of trading on Monday, triggered by President Donald Trump‘s inauguration. High expectations for a crypto-friendly presidency were dashed when Trump’s inaugural address did not include any mention of digital currencies. As a result,...

In a moment keenly watched by the global financial community, Donald Trump‘s inauguration address on Monday notably omitted any mention of cryptocurrency. The speech was in contrast to Trump’s often vocal, and at times contradictory, stance on the burgeoning digital asset class. Trump...

Digital asset investment products recorded $2.2 billion in inflows last week, driven by market optimism surrounding Donald Trump's inauguration. What Happened: Total assets under management propelled to a record $171 billion, marking the largest weekly inflow of the year. According to a Coinshares...

A new report from Bernstein says that the cryptocurrency market will closely examine the utilization of 80% of the Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) token supply held by Trump insiders in the coming days. The TRUMP token, launched unexpectedly on the Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) blockchain, reached a fully...

The story of Ilya Lichtenstein, known for his role in the Bitfinex hack, and his wife Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan has taken a new turn following the release of the Netflix documentary, “Biggest Heist Ever.” In a video statement from jail, Lichtenstein confessed to his crimes...

As financial systems grapple with inefficiencies, stablecoins emerge as a transformative force in global finance. During a discussion led by Paul McCaffery at the recent Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference, panelists explored how these digital currencies reshape payment systems and force...

MoonPay announced a strategic partnership with Element Wallet to enhance access to Core (CRYPTO: CORE) tokens within the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) DeFi (BTCfi) ecosystem. The integration will allow users to seamlessly purchase CORE tokens using multiple payment methods, including debit and credit cards...

During a panel discussion at Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event, experts discussed how the adoption of digital assets is advancing steadily, driven by increased issuance of tokenized bonds and heightened interest from institutions. The growing integration of digital assets into...

As the world looks toward 2025, a growing alignment between regulation and technology is paving the way for the broader adoption of digital assets. At Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event, panelists expressed optimism about the direction of U.S. policy, noting a shift from regulatory...

The pullback in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price sub $95,000 levels has raised concerns among traders, but Bernstein analysts advise investors to “buy the dip.” Despite a brief decline to $94,890 late last night European time, Bitcoin recovered to $97,750, showing resilience amid...

President-elect Donald J. Trump on Thursday announced Paul Atkins as his nominee to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Known for his regulatory pragmatism and expertise in financial markets, Atkins' nomination signals a potentially transformative shift in the agency's approach...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seizing the moment as Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value edges closer to the $100,000 mark, up 129% this year. At a press conference on Tuesday, Adams had a pointed message for his skeptics: "Remember y'all laughed at me when I first got my Bitcoin? Who's laughing now...