Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chair Michael Saylor highlighted on Sunday that the company has surpassed Wall Street giants since adopting the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-focused approach, trailing only Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA).

‘Best-Performing Assets’ Of The Decade

Saylor posted a chart on X comparing annualized returns for various assets during the “Bitcoin Standard Era,” referring to the period since Aug. 10, 2020, when the company adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. 

During this period, Nvidia surged by 1,557%, with a compound annual growth rate of 68%. Strategy stood second in the list, gaining 1,173% with annualized returns of 60%.

Bitcoin, the asset…

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A social post shared by Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was flagged on Sunday for misrepresenting an old announcement from X about introducing in-app trading.

X Community Fact Checks CZ’s Claim

CZ made a “clapping hands” emoji in response to a post by The Bitcoin Historian about Elon Musk’s social media company launching in-app Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and cryptocurrency trading.

Users on X added a community note to the post, stating that while reports of in-app trading are accurate, no official announcement mentions Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency.

CZ didn’t immediately return Benzinga’s request for comment on the matter.

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Leading cryptocurrencies spiked on Sunday, but stock futures plunged after the Justice Department served subpoenas to the Federal Reserve.

CryptocurrencyGains +/-Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m. ET)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTCEthereum(CRYPTO: ETH               XRP(CRYPTO: XRP             Solana(CRYPTO: SOL             Dogecoin(CRYPTO: DOGE             )+0.97%$91,445.21)+1.21%$3,129.37)            -0.88%$2.07)            +3.88%$141.41)            +0.35%$0.1395Cryptos See Overnight Spike

Bitcoin rallied in the evening, breaking past $91,500 as trading volume picked up dramatically. Volumes rose nearly 75% over the…

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Cryptocurrency punters are betting on an imminent U.S. military intervention in Iran amid reports of rising fatalities in the current turmoil and President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to invade.

Rising Stakes: US-Iran Conflict Now Likely?

The odds that the U.S. will strike Iran by Jan. 16 rose from 27% to 32% over the last 24 hours on Polymarket.

The chances that such a military action will happen by the end of this month stood at 48%, while the likelihood of a strike by March 31 was 65% at the time of writing.

Nearly $9 million has been wagered on the outcome. The market resolves to “Yes” if the U.S. initiates a drone, missile or air strike on Iranian territory, including its…

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Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin, has recently voiced his concerns regarding the structural issues present in decentralized stablecoins, indicating that the crypto sector has not yet addressed these problems.

Buterin has identified three main challenges in a post on X on Sunday. He expressed skepticism about the current design of decentralized stablecoins, questioning their long-term viability.

Buterin’s first concern is that most decentralized stablecoins continue to use the U.S. dollar as their benchmark. He proposed that future stablecoins might consider broader price indexes or purchasing power metrics, instead of relying solely on the dollar.

Next, he underscored the…

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Last week Wells Fargo begun to amass Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in substantial amounts. This development has elicited reactions from the cryptocurrency community, including a response from Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance.

Wells Fargo’s decision to purchase large quantities of Bitcoin comes at a time of increasing uncertainty in the wider cryptocurrency market.

In response to this move, Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s founder, has called on traders to remain resilient.

Zhao pointed out that while many are panic selling, US banks like Wells Fargo are stocking up on Bitcoin. Such significant Bitcoin acquisitions by traditional banks are seldom accidental, suggesting a long-term strategy and…

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Global asset manager VanEck has projected a potential surge in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which could reach as high as $53.4 million by 2050.

VanEck’s optimistic forecast predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% for Bitcoin over the next quarter-century. This “hyper-Bitcoinization” scenario suggests Bitcoin gaining a significant share of both domestic and international trades.

The report states, “In a ‘hyper-Bitcoinization’ scenario where Bitcoin captures 20% of international trade and 10% of domestic GDP, the implied value per coin could reach $53.4 million.”

For this to occur, Bitcoin would need to match or even exceed gold as a primary…

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This week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin is showing signs of a potential rally in 2026, while Ethereum has surged above $3,100. Let’s dive into the details.

Bitcoin’s Potential Rally In 2026

Bitcoin is setting up well for a rally in 2026. Glassnode data shows that profit-taking pressure has largely subsided, allowing Bitcoin to rebound from around $87,000 into the mid-$90,000 range. This move reflects exhaustion on the sell side and signals a stabilization phase.

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VanEck’s Bitcoin Projection

VanEck has released long-term capital market assumptions projecting Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050. This projection represents…

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