How a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Would Work

Swamp Notes: America’s first ‘Bitcoin president’

Cryptocurrencies used to be ‘anti-establishment’. Donald Trump might change that.

Financial Times - Dec. 7

China Forex Reserves Climbed in November

China’s foreign-exchange reserves unexpectedly edged up in November, despite a weaker Chinese yuan against the U.S. dollar amid tariff threats from the impending second Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Appeals court upholds law that would ban TikTok in U.S.

A federal appeals court upheld a law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. in the coming months if its Chinese parent company doesn't sell its stake in the app. Scott MacFarlane has more.

CBS News - Dec. 6

How climate change could make snowfall worse in parts of the U.S.

Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

China’s Export Ban on Strategic Minerals Could Hit Tech, Wider Economy

Beijing’s curbs on crucial minerals such as gallium, germanium and antimony needed for computer chip and electronics manufacturing could wreak havoc on supply chains.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Bitcoiners See $100,000 as the Start of an Explosive 2025

Top crypto investors and strategists share an optimistic outlook for the industry.

Inc. - Dec. 6

'Brook has done a winter's work Santa would be proud of'

Harry Brook's 123 on the opening day in Wellington, following his 171 in Christchurch, has the tourists in reach of a series win.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Trump’s pick for IRS chief would lead an agency he once wanted to scrap. Here’s how he might run it.

President-elect Donald Trump wants the Internal Revenue Service under new management, and experts say change is coming. The question is how deep it will go.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Islamist rebels seize strategic city of Hama from Syrian regime forces

Fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group rout government troops after five-day battle amid sweeping offensive. Islamist insurgents have captured the Syrian city of Hama in a battle to seize a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Did 2024 Kill Remote Work?

This year, bigwigs like Elon Musk and Amazon took aim at remote work. But one thing is clear: Hybrid is still the MO for plenty of companies.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price crosses $100,000 threshold for first time

A massive rally sparked by Donald Trump's election has pushed Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, across the $100,000 mark for the first time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Trump on Bitcoin hitting $100K: 'You're welcome!!!'

President-elect Trump took credit for Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 milestone late Wednesday evening, hours after he nominated another pro-crypto businessman to his incoming cabinet. ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

What Linda McMahon’s Business Background Reveals About How She Would Run Education

Linda McMahon’s experience running the WWE and the SBA offer a preview of the leadership style she would bring to the Department of Education.

Inc. - Dec. 5

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support

Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pick

Financial Times - Dec. 5

How 20 big U.S. stocks are expected to rank as ‘cash machines’ in 2025

Among the Magnificent Seven, Alphabet is expected to have the highest free cash flow yield.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hit $100,000. What’s next?

Predictions from an arcane method popularised in 18th-century France

Financial Times - Dec. 5

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Syrian rebels surround strategic city of Hama after Aleppo takeover

Rebels within kilometres ‘on three sides’ of city, seen as crucial to Assad regime’s defence of the capital, Damascus. Syrian rebels encircled the key central city of Hama “from three sides” on ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Bitcoin Price Surges to a Milestone: $100,000

The price of a single Bitcoin rose to six figures for the first time, an extraordinary level for a 16-year-old cryptocurrency once dismissed as a sideshow.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

How South Korea’s impeachment process works after Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Removing the president requires a parliamentary two-thirds majority, which the opposition lacks, and approval by a constitutional court that technically might not have enough judges. South Korea’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Bitcoin surges past $100k for first time

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time

The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson on injured reserve, sign Cade York to practice squad

Cincinnati has a shake-up at kicker

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Would Ron DeSantis want to be secretary of defense?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' name is being floated to replace Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, but does he want to take the role? CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme?

Trump deported 1.5 million people in his first term; it’s now suggested he’ll remove 1 million a year in his second term. When Donald Trump takes office in January, his administration plans to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Shamed into silence online: the sexualised, personal hate reserved for Somali women | Sahra Ahmed Koshin

Somali women who speak out on social media can expect fake nude images and degrading abuse. But some are fighting back. Social media has given Somali women the space to be free, to organise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

U.S. officials ‘still working to expel’ Chinese hackers from massive telecom breach

U.S. officials update reporters on it’s investigation into a massive and ongoing Chinese hack of multiple U.S. telecom companies. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

How Treasury yields are driving whether U.S. stocks beat the rest of the world

Treasury bond yields are clearly influencing how U.S. stocks behave this year relative to equities in the rest of the world, DataTrek Research found.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

What is Rob Manfred's 'golden at-bat' idea, and how would it change baseball?

Rule changes have been a hallmark of Rob Manfred's tenure as MLB commissioner. His latest idea is being met with skepticism by many.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Skip the lectures: Black voters would rather be heard

If you want to win our vote, and if you want to save democracy, don’t show up at our door on the eve of the election.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Hunter Biden pardon fallout and strategic timing behind Syria's reignited civil war: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump could use Joe Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden for his own gain, some worry.

NBC News - Dec. 3

49ers injury bug: Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason among those headed to injured reserve

San Francisco has been dealing with a rash of injuries -- and off-field tragedies -- all season

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

Bitcoin's post-election boom

Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Bitcoin's boost for Trump Bitcoin has blasted through a series of record highs since President-elect Trump’s ...

The Hill - Dec. 2