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Michael Saylor Says Microsoft Could Add $4 Trillion In Valuation By Investing In Bitcoin
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 2:49pm | 470MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor on Tuesday suggested that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) could significantly boost its market cap by incorporating Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into its financial strategy. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC, Saylor outlined how the tech giant could...
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Fragmented Markets To Unified Solutions: How Tokenization Could Reshape Finance
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 2:10pm | 628Tokenization could redefine institutional investing, but there are obstacles to adoption, according to Franklin Templeton‘s David Alderman. During a panel discussion at Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets Alderman joined Jennifer O'Rourke of DTCC Digital Assets to discuss the...
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'Policy Formation Will Be Critical': Experts Weigh In On Stablecoin Adoption
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 1:21pm | 575At the recent Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, industry leaders tackled how stablecoins are reshaping finance, spurring adoption among institutional investors, and addressing operational hurdles in digital markets. The panel, moderated by BlackRock's Kyle Braden, featured Jennifer O'Rourke...
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Could Bitcoin Soon Account For 5% Of Your Portfolio? Here's What Anthony Pompliano Says
Monday, December 2, 2024 - 10:10am | 470As discussions around Bitcoin's place in modern finance intensify, Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, shared his perspective at the recent Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event. Pompliano highlighted Bitcoin's shift from a niche commodity to a meaningful...
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Dogecoin Price Up 6.5%: What Is Going On?
Friday, November 29, 2024 - 3:46pm | 456Dogecoin's (CRYPTO: DOGE) rally back above 40 cents has captured the attention of traders, with many expressing optimism about a potential rally to new highs. What Happened: Following a period of consolidation around $0.40, DOGE is up 6.5% on the day, trading around $0.425 at the time of writing....
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This Crypto 'Killer App' Could Grow 1,000% Under A Trump Administration: Report
Friday, November 29, 2024 - 8:36am | 436A new report indicates that stablecoins, currently a $163 billion market, could grow to represent 10% of the U.S. money supply, hinging on regulatory clarity, which appears increasingly likely under the incoming Donald Trump‘s administration. What Happened: "Stablecoins have the potential to...
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Bitcoin 'Supercycle' Narrative Is A 'Collective Delusion,' Influential Crypto Venture Capitalist Says
Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 12:51pm | 670Chris Burniske, a prominent voice in the crypto space and partner at Placeholder VC, dismissed the idea of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) "supercycle," labeling it a “collective delusion.” What Happened: In a detailed thread on X on Wednesday, Burniske warned investors against the belief that...
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NFTs, Metaverse 'Derided Rightly,' But Experts See Bright Future Ahead
Monday, November 25, 2024 - 3:23pm | 436The Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event featured a panel on NFTs and the metaverse, sparking discussions about their long-term potential despite current skepticism. Post panel, Ian Horne, head of content for Money20/20 Amsterdam, shared his perspective on how these technologies may evolve and...
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Tidus Wallet Brings Wormhole Integration For Ethereum-Solana Transfers
Monday, November 18, 2024 - 9:52am | 466Tidus, a decentralized wallet platform focused on simplifying decentralized finance (DeFi), has integrated the Wormhole-powered Mayan Swift SDK to streamline cross-chain transfers. What Happened: The integration allows users to move stablecoins such as USDC (CRYPTO: USDC) and USDT (CRYPTO: USDT),...
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Here's How A Bitcoin Whale Nets $179M From A $120 Investment
Sunday, November 17, 2024 - 1:15pm | 413A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investor has demonstrated the potential of long-term investment in digital assets by turning a mere $120 into a staggering $179 million over a 14-year period. What Happened: A Bitcoin whale moved 2,000 Bitcoin, now worth $179 million, which had been untouched for 14 years....
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18 Republican States Sue Biden's SEC Over Harsh Crypto Crackdown
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 7:26pm | 587The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is too tough on crypto, 18 Attorneys General allege in a new lawsuit. What Happened: AGs from 18 Republican-leaning states joined the DeFi Education Fund to file a lawsuit against the SEC for what they consider overly harsh regulation against...
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Avalon Labs Launches BTC-Backed Stablecoin USDa To Unlock Bitcoin Liquidity In DeFi, CeFi
Monday, November 11, 2024 - 7:11pm | 376Avalon Labs on Monday announced the launch of USDa, a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-backed stablecoin designed to enable Bitcoin holders to unlock liquidity without selling their holdings. The stablecoin, built on LayerZero's cross-chain technology, aims to position Bitcoin as a source of liquidity within...
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Bitcoin Blasts Through $88,000 As Market 'Euphoria,' Regulatory Optimism Take Hold
Monday, November 11, 2024 - 5:39pm | 568Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crossed $88,000, up nearly 11% in 24 hours and over 30% the past week, experts say that "euphoria has set into the market," suggesting prices could reach $100,000 before encountering serious resistance. This rise has fueled significant liquidations totaling $655.12...
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How 'Unlocking' Tokenized Real-World Assets On New Platform Could Redefine Digital Finance (UPDATED)
Monday, November 4, 2024 - 3:10pm | 554Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that Maredith Hannon leads WisdomTree's digital assets business development division. Maredith Hannon, head of digital assets business development at WisdomTree, will discuss her firm's latest innovations in digital finance at the...
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Satoshi Nakamoto Could Soon Be Surpassed By BlackRock, Grayscale As Top Bitcoin Holder
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 11:38am | 650Bitcoin ETFs are edging closer to becoming the largest collective holder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), potentially surpassing Satoshi Nakamoto's legendary holdings. What Happened: According to the latest data, U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs now collectively hold 995,663 BTC—putting them within reach of...