The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

A Chinese crypto founder just bought a banana taped to a wall for $6 million, and said he plans to eat it as part of a "unique artistic experience."

Bitcoin is jumping again, rising above $98,000 for the first time Thursday

An estimated 18 million Americans are invested in cryptocurrency, according to the Federal Reserve. And the United States just elected a pro-crypto president.

Bitwise has taken the first step out of many in applying to issue a Solana ($SOL) ETF, propelling the $SOL token above $240 as the established crypto ETF issuer has become the third mover in what could be the country's first Solana ETF.

Donald Trump is reportedly considering creating the first-of-its-kind position in the White House that will focus on crypto policy, and crypto users already have candidates in mind, including very familiar names.

Polymarket bettors believe most of Donald Trump's cabinet picks so far will be confirmed by Senate, but a pro-Bitcoin nominee's chances are down amid past controversies.

Bitcoin is challenging $100,000 after it neared $98,000 early Thursday, and the world's top digital asset is also on track toward being a member of the $2 trillion club.

Incoming president has promised to end ‘persecution’ of crypto industry and position US as ‘bitcoin superpower of the world’

A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan -- was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction, Sotheby's announced in a statement.

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun identified himself as the buyer, pledging to ‘personally eat the banana’

Cryptocurrencies, digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security, have become a significant phenomenon in the global financial system. Since the emergence of Bitcoin in 2009, the cryptocurrency market has grown exponentially, creating thousands of different cryptocurrencies and a growing ecosystem of exchanges, digital wallets, and other related services.