With the digitization of banking and even money, financial transactions require additional security to maintain user privacy and prevent fraud. Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is changing how individuals and institutions interact with their finances online. DeFi uses blockchain technology to increase security and transparency in decentralized transactions, with no...

Jim Bianco, President of Bianco Research, addressed concerns about election betting market manipulation, stating that these markets are operating fairly and reflect accurate information. What Happened: In a detailed thread on X on Wednesday, Bianco argued that election betting markets, such as Polymarket, PredictIt and Kalshi, are “trading close...

With the upcoming U.S. presidential election potentially reshaping the regulatory environment for digital assets, Kelsey McGuire, chief growth officer at Shardeum and upcoming speaker at Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets, detailed how her company is preparing for changes. McGuire emphasized that Shardeum’s global reach allows it to monitor regulatory...

The v3 launch marks the DeFi protocol’s first big product rollout after a governance overhaul in October. ...

The crypto world is abuzz with a presale token promising massive returns. It has caught the attention of a prominent Dogecoin millionaire who is projecting massive gains within five months.  With the presale token already in its third presale stage and boasting impressive price increases, the millionaire’s endorsement has...

Stablecoins are expanding beyond crypto trading and will soon impact broader financial systems, according to Eric Chen, CEO of Injective Labs, What Happened: In an interview with Benzinga, Chen emphasized stablecoins are set to transform industries by addressing inefficiencies in mainstream finance and enhancing transaction speed and accessibility across...

Market analysts are sending mixed signals on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price trajectory in the coming days, with some highlighting strong underlying fundamentals and others pointing to concerning technical indicators. What Happened: On Oct. 23, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total inflow of $192 million, with BlackRock‘s (NASDAQ:IBIT) ETF receiving...

Grammy-winning rapper Ermias Joseph Asghedom, better known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle, developed a conviction for cryptocurrencies much before they became a viable mainstream investment option. What happened: During a 2018 interview with Hard Knock TV’s Nick Huff Barili, the Los Angeles-born music artist famously described cryptocurrencies as...

As the 2024 BRICS Summit commences in Kazan, Russia, discussions surrounding cryptocurrency have taken center stage. Lawmakers from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are exploring the potential for Russian miners to leverage Bitcoin in international trade, aiming to circumvent the stringent sanctions imposed by the United States....

According to institutional-grade research firm Bernstein analysts, Bitcoin (BTC) reaching $200,000 by the end of 2025 would be a “conservative” estimate. Bitcoin To $200,000 By 2025 End? Although BTC remains range-bound, just below its all-time high (ATH) of $73,737, analysts at Bernstein believe their current price prediction of $200,000...