The Latest Breaking News on Crypto

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Continue Slide Lower

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Monday, with analysts fearing a further slide in prices.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

Peter Thiel Played Role In Ethereum Creation, Names Companies After 'Lord Of The Rings': 5 Facts You Might Not Know About PayPal, Palantir Co-Founder

Peter Thiel is best known to many investors as the co-founder of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR).

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

Bitcoin Down To $116,000: 'Shakeout' Before Going Higher Or Final Stop Before $112,000?

Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) slipped below $115,000 on Monday morning after rejecting resistance at $122,000 over the weekend, analysts are pointing to a decisive test at $112,000 that could determine whether the market stabilizes or accelerates lower.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Diverge As ETH Takes The Lead BlackRock's IBIT Shines

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) spot exchange-traded funds registered a record net inflow of $2.85 billion between Aug. 11 and Aug. 15, according to data from SoSoValue.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

Is Crypto Investing Coming to a Credit Union Near You?

Credit unions are getting in on crypto investing through partnerships with third-party platforms, but the risks to investors still apply.

Kiplinger · Aug 18, 2025

Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits Jackpot, Earns $360,000 After Beating Heavy Odds

A solo Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner solved an entire block on Sunday, earning a total reward of more than $360,000.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

Trump Megadonor Believes This Clean Electricity Generation Hack Should Be Used For Bitcoin Mining — Here's Why

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini crypto exchange, floated an unconventional idea for sustainable Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining on Monday, which is to route electricity from piezoelectric floor tiles into the network.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

Shiba Inu Coin Teams Up For K-Pop Festival With Squid Game Challenges And Top Korean Rap Stars

The team behind the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) token announced Sunday that it will co-organize a cryptocurrency and K-pop event in South Korea, featuring hip-hop icons such as Gray and Loco.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

Bitcoin Slides As Whales Take Profits; Ethereum, Dogecoin Also Slip: Analyst Rules Out Major ETH Correction Before It Hits $5,000

Leading cryptocurrencies slid on Sunday night as large investors began to lock in gains.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

'Stupid' acts: no bail for jeweller ahead of retrial

A court has refused to grant bail to a jeweller accused of staging a robbery at one of his stores, as he awaits a retrial.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025