‘It’s almost dirty money’: the older generation of crypto investors benefiting from the ‘Trump pump’

Some say they used bitcoin or Dogecoin to help reach goals such as affording to have a child or buy a house. Miles, a 37-year-old NHS doctor from London, has been trying to persuade friends to buy ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

Bitcoin Hits a Record as Crypto Investors Root for a Trump Win

Bitcoin’s price went above $75,000, breaking the record that the digital currency set in March.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Trump 2.0 Officially Makes Crypto Mainstream. Just Ask Investors

Bitcoin’s post-election rally has fueled stock-market winners like MicroStrategy and Coinbase.

Business - Inc. - November 13

I'm the youngest of 4 kids: Here are 4 key lessons about money and success I picked up from my older siblings

As the youngest, I got to learn from my older siblings' mistakes instead of having to make these financial missteps on my own.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Bitcoin surged off Trump’s win – but these smaller cryptos could benefit even more

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Lower taxes? Surging crypto? 3 ways a Trump presidency could affect your money

Trump will now turn toward enacting his policy agenda, with the help of a Congress that is likely to skew Republican.

Business - CNBC - November 6

These stocks could benefit from Trump’s election victory, B. Riley says

Trump’s victory could benefit a host of stocks from sectors such as coal mining, fintech, cryptocurrency and for-profit education, says B. Riley Securities.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Dogecoin soars as altcoins look to benefit from Trump presidency

Dogecoin has been among the leaders of the crypto rally over the past week, as Elon Musk, a longtime supporter of the altcoin, seems to be exerting more influence on Donald Trump’s presidential ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

How billionaires could benefit from Trump's second term

Billionaires backed President-elect Donald Trump's bid to get back in the White House, but now that the deal is done, what could they get in return? CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman ...

Carl Bernstein: Putin, Netanyahu, China benefiting from Trump picks

Veteran journalist Carl Bernstein suggested that the "three beneficiaries" of President-elect Trump's appointments to key positions will be Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Former deputy assistant attorney general on indefinite Trump "hush money" sentencing delay

President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing for his New York "hush money" conviction has been put on indefinite postponement by the judge presiding in the case. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney ...

10 key takeaways for investors from Trump’s latest tariff threats

Last night, President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social to declare his intention to slap tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico shortly after taking office.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Lessons from a heat pump convert

If the UK is to meet its climate targets, one in 10 homes will need to phase out their gas boiler by 2030. But only 250,000 have transitioned so far. It’s an admittedly complex journey, but worth ...

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Trump Media closes in the red on Election Day, giving up earlier rally

Shares of retail trader favorite Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) were active as Election Day is finally here.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Tesla jumps nearly 15% as Trump-backer Musk seen benefiting from White House win

Shares of Tesla surged on Wednesday after NBC News projected Donald Trump to win the election and investors bet a victory would benefit CEO Elon Musk.

Business - CNBC - November 6

How Trump’s ‘new star’ Elon Musk stands to benefit from his presidency

There are already signs of a return on the Tesla chief’s political investment, and there could be more to come. US elections 2024 – live updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Crypto investor pays $6 million for a banana — and plans to eat it

Sotheby's auctioned off the infamous piece of work titled "Comedian," created by Italian artist and cultural prankster Maurizio Cattelan.

Business - CNBC - November 21

The French crypto whale looks to have made $47 million from his Trump bets

The French national who ran four interrelated accounts on the crypto betting site Polymarket has profited handsomely from his bets on former President Donald Trump.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Schmitt withdraws name from Trump attorney general consideration

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) is no longer in the running to become the next attorney general in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration. Schmitt, a top ally of the former and soon-to-be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump attorney general nomination

Decision by congressman, selected by Trump to lead DoJ, means end to ethics inquiry over alleged sexual misconduct. Donald Trump said he will nominate Florida congressman Matt Gaetz to be the US ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Donald Trump's attorney general

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he is withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general.

Why Gaetz withdrew from attorney general consideration for Trump's second term

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett spoke to several senators about his confirmation ...

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be Trump’s attorney general

Gaetz’s withdrawal comes amid intense scrutiny of allegations of sexual misconduct against cabinet nominee. US politics live – latest updates How Gaetz nomination unravelled in eight days ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump's attorney general

After days of doubts about his chances of being confirmed, former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration as attorney general in the Trump administration. Gaetz, who has denied allegations he ...

Politics - NBC News - November 21

What to know about Trump's switch from Gaetz to Bondi for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be his attorney general after his original pick, Matt Gaetz, decided to withdraw from consideration due to ...

What Generation Alpha wants to learn about money

A sense of the challenges ahead mean primary and secondary schoolchildren are eager for financial literacy

World - Financial Times - November 23

My wife is 9 years older than I am — but makes 50% less. Will I have to retire for her to receive my Social Security spousal benefits?

“She will probably retire nearly a decade before I do.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Trump’s victory will benefit Elon Musk and xAI

Now that Musk helped propel Trump to a victory, expect xAI to join in the list of federally approved AI vendors and possibly even preferred AI vendors.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Fox News reaps benefits of Trump victory

Liberal audiences tune out while Robert Murdoch’s channel attracts record numbers

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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