Category: News

After a long history of rejecting the technology, Pakistan is now moving to legalize cryptocurrency and the blockchain. In 2023, Pakistan was one of the many countries with a hardline policy on crypto use and blockchain technology. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, the country’s Minister of State for Finance and Revenue,...

Bettors in the 2024 U.S. election are increasingly favoring Donald Trump, with odds from regulated platforms like Kalshi reflecting a clear edge over Kamala Harris. What Happened: As of Election Day at 11.45 a.m. ET, data from Kalshi’s U.S.-regulated prediction market indicates Trump has a 59% chance of winning,...

As blockchain technology gains traction in traditional finance, Anthony Rousseau, TradeStation‘s vice president and head of brokerage solutions, shared his thoughts on the complexities of merging these systems. In a pre-event interview for the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference, Rousseau detailed the careful process of integrating blockchain...

Dogecoin’s (CRYPTO: DOGE) single-day 11% surge has sparked speculation in the cryptocurrency community if a strong bullish run is possible in case of a Trump election win. What Happened: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez flagged a “Sell” signal on Dogecoin’s 4-hour chart, forecasting a potential correction to $0.161 or...

VanEck’s proposed spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is facing scrutiny due to concerns over wash trading and the nature of on-chain activity. Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, published an in-depth analysis on Tuesday, comparing SOL’s metrics with those of Ethereum to provide context and...

The U.S. government is negotiating the recovery of approximately $13.25 million in political contributions made by former FTX executives, according to a recent federal court filing. What Happened: The government has asked for an extension until Jan. 15 to continue discussions with several political action committees (PACs) regarding the...

The ETN will trade on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Paris and will be available in 15 countries. ...

The Dogecoin price is once again standing out from other cryptocurrencies with a strong, independent surge. Its latest rally reflects a trend of detachment from Bitcoin’s price, which typically sets the pace for most other digital assets. Despite Bitcoin’s influence over the broader crypto market, Dogecoin’s recent moves show...

As the countdown for the all-important political battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris inches closer to a crescendo, cryptocurrency investors may be tempted to monitor crucial data on election night. What happened: Unlike traditional markets, cryptocurrencies can be traded 24/7, providing an opportunity to track market moves in...

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price direction may shift significantly based on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris win the 2024 presidential election. Experts told Benzinga that the race appears to be split evenly and that market sentiment has already factored in a possible Trump victory, which could see Bitcoin experience...