100k Crypto’s Story

Bitcoin $100K: Crypto’s Story Keeps Getting More Compelling

Trump’s bitcoin vision, Gary Gensler’s exit, and other tailwinds are pushing the token to record heights.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Sixers fined $100K in relation to Embiid's status

The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements made by coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey about the health status of Joel Embiid.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

NBA fines 76ers $100,000 over statements about Joel Embiid's injury; team has no timetable for his or Paul George's return

It’s still unclear when either Joel Embiid or Paul George will be ready to play for the 76ers this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Hornets' Ball speaks after fine for anti-gay term

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball said he didn't mean to offend anyone after he was fined $100K for using an anti-gay term in a postgame interview.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100K for anti-gay phrase

The NBA fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $100,000 Sunday for using “offensive and derogatory” language during a postgame TV interview.

Gary Gensler to step down as SEC chair, in a move that has crypto bulls ‘glad’

Crypto bulls have been cheering after U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler announced he will leave his post on Jan. 20, exiting the Wall Street watchdog as President-elect ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Crypto's election wins

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Crypto wins big in election The crypto industry is celebrating after it gained a powerful White House ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Crypto’s Year of Capitulation Is a Joke

As crypto’s visionaries sell out, a true believer wonders whether the disruptive technology can stay true to its roots.

Business - Inc. - November 11

A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election

A new bloc of voters is emerging and they could sway the 2024 race. With one in five Americans owning cryptocurrency, this group's preferences could have an impact in battleground states. ...

Trump was so successful because he was a cultural figure first and a political figure second. If the right hasn’t established a sufficient cultural infrastructure by the time he leaves, it will all ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

NBA fines 76ers $100K for 'inconsistent' public statements about Joel Embiid's health

The Sixers have not been fully transparent regarding Joel Embiid's health

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Hornets' Ball makes 1st comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said that he didn’t mean to offend anyone after being fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an “an offensive and derogatory comment” during a TV interview

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?

“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less

The University of Texas System announced Wednesday it will expand its free tuition program for lower-income families to include all families making $100,000 or less a year.

Crypto exchanges turn to derivatives to lure cautious investors

New market entrants switch focus to offering leveraged bets

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Trump tops list of crypto election victories

The cryptocurrency world is celebrating a successful operation to oust its critics and usher in a new cohort of allies up and down the ballot just two years after several scandals roiled the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump talk is enough to fire up a crypto boom

Thin foundations do not really matter to the market frenzy

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners

As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.

How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?

Tech - The New York Times - November 14

‘DJT’ stock drops as crypto-deal talk cools

Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock had risen amid talk of a deal to buy cryptocurrency-centered company Bakkt.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Trump’s Crypto Embrace Elates Bitcoin Fans

As digital currency enthusiasts bask in rising values, Trump’s own social media venture is in talks to buy a crypto trading firm.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Crypto Companies Vie for Seats on Trump’s Advisory Council

Trump intends to build a new council as part of a crypto-friendly administration.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

Crypto's $245 million campaign finance operation filled airwaves with ads not about crypto

The crypto sector emerged as a top donor this election cycle, but the ads it funded weren't about digital currencies.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Armed Crypto Heist in Thailand Hints at Growing Trend of Physical Crimes Relating to Crypto

World - Yahoo News - November 12

The story of the Nintendo Switch in 15 slides

Nintendo's executives gave a slide show that told the state of the Nintendo Switch game console.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 7

‘Everybody Has a Lava Lamp Story’

The home décor staple of the 1960s and early ’70s counterculture is making a comeback.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

'Flow,' a story that hinges on a cat's tale

A flood sets off a story of learning to work together and overcoming fears.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

The story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons

The truth behind Britain’s nuclear tests, and the human cost for service personnel and indigenous communities

Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor on Polymarket, a Crypto Betting Site

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Crypto’s ‘Death Star’ election spending has wowed D.C. Will profits follow?

Digital asset companies are the biggest corporate donors in 2024

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Ex-FTC Executive Singh Spared Prison for Role in Crypto Fraud

The former chief engineer at FTX cooperated extensively with prosecutors in their case against founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Coinbase shares fall as muted crypto trading leads to a third-quarter miss

Coinbase Wednesday reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results, weighed down by muted trading in the cryptocurrency market.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Crypto Firms Including Kraken and Robinhood Launch Global Stablecoin Network

A group of fintech and cryptocurrency players want to increase stablecoin use through the newly created Global Dollar Network.

Business - Inc. - November 5

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

Dogecoin and other memecoins surge as Trump wins presidential election

Dogecoin surged more than 30% at one point after bitcoin rallied to a new all-time high.