Cryptocurrencies
Read the latest developments in cryptocurrency investing, including performance, regulation and new offerings by new and established financial firms.
SEC Chair Gensler to Step Down
By Janet LevauxHis exit on Jan. 20 means the SEC could be led by either Hester Peirce or Mark Uyeda.
November 08, 2024
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Tops $34B MilestoneIts surge in demand comes amid a broader cryptocurrency rally in the wake of Donald Trump's election.
November 06, 2024
S&P 500, Bitcoin Hit Peak as Trump to Retake White HouseThe market is more focused on the positive aspects of Trump's agenda with less concern on tariff impacts and wider policy outcomes.
October 18, 2024
SEC X Account's Alleged Hacker Arrested Over Fake Bitcoin ETF PostThe fake post, a day ahead of the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, caused the price of Bitcoin to surge.
August 15, 2024
Wall Street Just Got Its Most Volatile ETF as Risky Bets BoomThe fund looks to offer leveraged returns on MicroStrategy, which invests in Bitcoin and has a 90-day volatility of about 97%.
July 29, 2024
Trump Pledges to Fire Gensler, Hire People Who 'Love' CryptoThe politician said he would fire the SEC chair and pick crypto-friendly regulators if he returns to the White House.
July 23, 2024
Trump Floated Jamie Dimon for Treasury Secretary, Then Denies ItThe former president also denied that he was considering BlackRock CEO Larry Fink for the role.
July 15, 2024
What The Biggest Financial Frauds Can Teach UsSchemes can happen in plain sight though conduct that's largely legal.