May 15, 2024 1:55 AM | 1 min read Shares of video game retailer GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) have lifted exponentially this week, trumping the world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) yearly gains in a single day. What Happened: GameStop shares rallied 190% since the week began, according to data from Benzinga Pro, pumped by retail
Former President Donald Trump spoke positively about cryptocurrency during a speech Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The comments from Trump are creating optimism for the crypto market under a potential re-election of Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Trump Flips On Crypto Opinion: While Trump praised the cryptocurrency market during his speech, also saying his campaign
The week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. The crypto world was buzzing with news, from Shiba Inu’s surging burn rate to speculation of certain altcoins becoming irrelevant. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) ended April with heavy losses, but the market sentiment soared as the
Bitcoin BTC/USD moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices trading above the key $58,000 level on Thursday. Ethereum ETH/USD also recorded gains, trading past the key $3,000 mark this morning. Pepe PEPE/USD was the top gainer over the prior 24 hours, while Cronos CRO/USD turned out to be the biggest loser. U.S. initial jobless claims came
April 29, 2024 3:05 PM | 2 min read | Prominent macro guru and former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal shared his insights on why he believes crypto is the biggest macro opportunity of all time. What Happened: In a recent podcast titled “The Big Picture,” Pal argues that the ongoing debasement of currencies by
April 28, 2024 7:04 AM | 2 min read | The week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. From Shiba Inu’s skyrocketing burn rate to the rising concerns about overvaluation in the crypto market, there was no shortage of action. Meme coins continued to make waves, with Pepe and Dogecoin gaining traction.
Edward Snowden has slammed the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent actions against app developers, advocating for financial privacy in a recent social media post. What Happened: On Tuesday, Snowden took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his disapproval of the Department of Justice’s recent actions. He tweeted, “The Department of ‘Justice’ has once again criminalized
The trend of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whales accumulating the cryptocurrency appears to have halted, according to a popular analyst. What Happened: On Tuesday, Ali Martinez, took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to alert the community about the cessation of Bitcoin accumulation by whales. Martinez’s post was accompanied by a chart of the accumulation
April 21, 2024 9:02 AM | 2 min read | The weekend was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin’s fourth halving event took place, reducing miner rewards and causing a slight increase in its price. Meanwhile, former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal revealed a significant shift in his crypto portfolio, favoring Solana over
Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has had an eventful 2024 year with the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January. Another exciting catalyst for Bitcoin is the latest Bitcoin halving, which happened last night. ENTER TO WIN $500 IN STOCK OR CRYPTO Enter your email and you’ll also get Benzinga’s ultimate morning update AND a free