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November 6, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Bitcoin spikes to record as traders expect Trump's victory to boost cryptocurrencies
The price of bitcoin has hit a new high as investors bet that former President Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies
November 6, 2024 at 11:35 AM
8 months ago
Bitcoin soars to record high following UK approval of crypto asset
The price of the cryptocurrency surpassed $72,000 on Monday.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Bitcoin is surging. Here's why.
Bitcoin has climbed more than 20% over the past four days.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Bitcoin sees a surge in value
Experts weigh in on why the largest cryptocurrency is currently growing.
8 months ago
10 months ago
US approved bitcoin ETFs. Are they a good investment?
Bitcoin ETFs promise significant potential gains but also notable risks.
10 months ago
10 months ago
SEC approves 1st Bitcoin ETFs
For the first time, you can invest in Bitcoin ETFs after the SEC gave the green light to a select few funds.
10 months ago
10 months ago
US approves Bitcoin investment product. Here's why it matters
Bitcoin ETFs could bring a flood of investments but also pose risks.
10 months ago
10 months ago
What is a Bitcoin ETF and is it legal?
The Securities and Exchange Commission will decide whether the Bitcoin investment product is legal.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Bitcoin prices surging
The digital currency benefited from a shift to well-known coins amid crypto woes: Experts
1 year ago
2 years ago
How Black and brown investors are using crypto to build wealth
The value of cryptocurrency has fallen drastically. With so many people of color invested in the system, how will this affect them?
2 years ago
3 years ago
Debate over how cryptocurrency could be used in future
2022 Miami bitcoin conference wrapped up with twice more attendees than last year.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Romance scammers turn to cryptocurrency, targeting tech-savvy victims
ABC’s Kaylee Hartung speaks with two women who say they were swindled out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a growing romance scam involving cryptocurrency.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Colorado to become the first state to accept crypto as payment for taxes
Colorado is set to become the first state to accept cryptocurrency as payment for state taxes and fees
3 years ago
3 years ago
Minorities invest in cryptocurrency for financial empowerment and independence
ABC News’ Janai Norman reports on what’s behind the increasing number of minorities investing in cryptocurrencies as the digital currency booms.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Bitcoin operation ignites debate around Pennsylvania coal mining waste
ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze visits a once dormant power plant now humming with crypto activity, which environmentalists warn creates pollution.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Statue of Bitcoin founder honors mysterious 'god' of cryptocurrency
The reflective art piece allows viewers to see themselves in Satoshi Nakamoto.
3 years ago
3 years ago
AMC to allow cryptocurrency as payment from moviegoers
The movie theater chain announced it will start accepting bitcoins by the end of the year for purchases such as tickets, popcorn, drinks and other concessions.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Bitcoin price continues to fall
The price of the cryptocurrency has fallen more than 6% in the past 24 hours.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Bitcoin falls amid further fears of China clampdown
The price of Bitcoin slipped to its lowest levels in weeks on Monday amid news of further clampdowns on cryptocurrency in China.
3 years ago
3 years ago
El Salvador passes law to accept Bitcoin
The Central American country is the first nation in the world to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment.
3 years ago
3 years ago
By the Numbers: Cryptocurrency crash
A closer look at the falling value of cryptocurrency and what sparked the latest plunge.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Bitcoin plunges amid China clampdown fears, fallout from Tesla's U-turn
Bitcoin, Ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies plummeted on Wednesday in a sell-off linked to a new crackdown in China and fallout from Tesla's reversal.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Bitcoin plunges as Elon Musk puts its environmental impact under scrutiny
The price of Bitcoin nosedived after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company would no longer be accepting the cryptocurrency as payment due to its ties to fossil fuels.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Environmental impact of Bitcoin
Tesla said it will no longer accept the cryptocurrency due to the extreme amounts of fossil fuels consumed to mine it.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Bitcoin surges to record highs after Tesla pushes it mainstream
Bitcoin surged to a new record high Tuesday morning on the heels of Tesla's disclosure that it was investing some $1.5 billion in the cryptocurrency.
4 years ago
6 years ago
'He might want out': Cryptocurrency world questions death of CEO
Gerald Cotten died on Dec. 9 with the only password to unlock $190 million.
6 years ago
7 years ago
7 years ago
Man busted for selling huge shipments of drugs to college students for bitcoin, authorities say
The Iowa man was arrested for the "dark web" deals that led to two deaths.
7 years ago