In Fight Over San Francisco Building, Bitcoin Pioneer Is Rejected by Democratic Elite

Bigger than San Francisco: LA fires carve mark on history

Even as four wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles County Wednesday, the blazes were already rewriting the record books.

ABC News - Jan. 16

A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?

The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections

Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.

Wired - Jan. 16

Lawmakers play high-stakes game of chicken in fight over California fire aid

The battle over wildfire aid for Los Angeles is quickly evolving into a game of high-stakes chicken. Many Republicans are demanding conditions on any new emergency funding, blaming Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Quiksilver co-founder and surfwear pioneer Alan Green dies aged 77

Melbourne-born surfer turned fashion visionary credited with designing ‘yoke waist’ boardshorts. The surfing community is paying tribute to the Quiksilver founder Alan “Greeny” Green, who died from ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

New San Francisco Mayor talks bolstering police force: 'We have the money'

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday that his city has the funding to hire more police officers.

CNBC - Jan. 16

A long road to rebuilding and fights over government funding await L.A. fire victims

The scenes of destruction in Los Angeles have brought a sense of déjà vu for Steve Crowder.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Bitcoin touches $100,000 again as a cool inflation reading fuels risk appetite

Bitcoin extended its rebound on Wednesday, touching $100,000 after another encouraging inflation report stirred risk-on appetite.

CNBC - Jan. 15

GOP to California: Build back better

Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.

Politico - Jan. 15

Building-Products Distributor QXO Prepares to Nominate Directors Over Beacon Deal

QXO publishes offer to buy Beacon for $124.25 per share, says it has been rebuffed time and again.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Trump's pick Pete Hegseth spars with Democrats over past comments

Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host, will face questions about some of the negative stories that surfaced since Trump named him.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Bitcoin accelerates its slide, falling toward $90,000 to start the week

Bitcoin at one point dropped to the $90,000 mark to start the week, extending weekend losses as investors continued to dump tech stocks.

CNBC - Jan. 13

How Trump could break Bitcoin

Donald Trump's promise to turn the U.S. into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation and his proposal to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve could lead to increased government oversight, ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires

The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Healthcare executives weigh policy unknowns at San Francisco gathering

JPMorgan event follows the murder of an industry leader and the nomination of a vaccine sceptic as top official

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Democratic officials facing questions, criticism from Los Angeles area residents over fire response

On Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley presented a united front at a press briefing, following reports the mayor had dismissed the chief over her ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ amid fight over Trump reports

Special Counsel Jack Smith formally resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, a detail buried in a court filing as DOJ pushes to release his final report on his investigation into ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?

Bitcoin prices soared in 2024.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?

The crypto asset was the top performer in 2024, rising about 125%. But finance pros say bitcoin should generally not account for over 5% of your portfolio.

CNBC - Jan. 11

In San Francisco, Controversial Flags Have Had Their Ups and Downs

A collection of historic flags, some with provocative associations, was removed from the plaza outside City Hall for Mayor Daniel Lurie’s inauguration. By Friday, they were flying again.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Democrats prepare for Affordable Care Act tax credit fight

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Democrats prep case for extended ACA subsidies The extended Affordable Care Act subsidies credited with ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

With Hearings Imminent, Partisan Fight Escalates Over Trump Cabinet

Democrats are demanding that Republicans slow consideration of picks for the new administration until they can review background checks, as the G.O.P. faces major pressure to quickly confirm them.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Bitcoin may fall 20% to $73,000 if it breaks below this key support level

Bitcoin may face a downside potential to $73,000 if it breaks below its support level at around $90,680, according to Kim Kramer Larsson, analyst at Saxo Bank.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Legal fight over €2.5bn worth of aircraft stuck in Russia plays out in Dublin

World’s largest aircraft lessors and insurance firms battle over compensation for jets stranded after Ukraine invasion. Sitting in a nondescript building near the high court in Dublin, about 40 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Higher bond yields could knock bitcoin back down to $90,000

Bitcoin is on pace to record its third straight day of declines as macroeconomic headwinds weigh on the crypto after it hit a record high near $110,000 last month.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Democrats fume over Alito-Trump call

Senate Democrats are furious that President-elect Trump has reached out to conservative Justice Samuel Alito amid a push by Trump for the high court to halt his criminal sentencing. Alito has ...

The Hill - Jan. 10