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Murtuza Merchant
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Staff Writer, Benzinga
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By Murtuza Merchant Verified| Benzinga@ Bitcoin's BTC/USD comparative underperformance against gold so far this year may soon flip, with crypto veteran Anthony Pompliano asserting that historical trends point to a coming surge in Bitcoin returns. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Tuesday, the founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management said the digital asset is "acting like it wants to go higher" and is likely to leave gold behind in the coming months. "Bitcoin is down about 10% to start the year. Gold's up 20%.
By Murtuza Merchant Verified| Benzinga@ Donald Trump is expanding his crypto footprint with the development of a digital real estate game that sources say resembles a Monopoly-style experience, marking the latest addition to his fast-growing suite of crypto ventures. What Happened: The upcoming title is reportedly being developed by Trump associate Bill Zanker and aims to launch by late April, Fortune reported, quoting two individuals familiar with the matter.
Stablecoins To Surge To $2 Trillion By 2028, Says Standard Chartered: Here's What It Means For The Dollar
By Murtuza Merchant Verified| Benzinga@ A forthcoming U.S. regulatory framework is expected to supercharge the stablecoin market, pushing its total value from $230 billion today to $2 trillion by the end of 2028. According to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, the growth will generate $1.6 trillion in additional demand for U.S. Treasury bills, effectively absorbing the entire new T-bill issuance planned during President Trump's second term.
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Benzinga
Benzinga is a full-service news and media company that specializes in market intelligence for investors. Founded in 2010 by Jason Raznick and headquartered in Michigan, Benzinga has grown significantly, raising approximately $4.5 million in capital from notable investors. The company provides a variety of financial services and products, including real-time news feeds, financial calendars, and actionable trading ideas to support informed decision-making. Benzinga also offers detailed financial datasets covering earnings, dividends, analyst ratings, and more. Its Benzinga Cloud Playground allows niche data providers to reach a wider audience by integrating their services. Additionally, Benzinga supplies financial tools such as white-labeled newsletters and newsfeeds that can be incorporated into other platforms. The company serves major e-brokerages like TD Ameritrade and TradeStation, enhancing their offerings with timely news and data.
Detroit, Michigan, United States
+1 877-440-9464
Founded: 2010