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MicroStrategy, the largest corporate bitcoin holder, to raise more than $40 billion to buy more bitcoin
The plan is to use the additional capital ‘to buy more bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset,’ the company says.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
The Economist announces support for Harris
The Economist announced Thursday that the outlet is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the upcoming election, now less than a week away. “While some newspapers refused to ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
OpenAI hires first chief economist
OpenAI hired its first-ever chief economist to examine the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), the ChatGPT maker announced Tuesday. Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, a professor of business ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
OpenAI Hires Aaron Chatterji to Be Its Chief Economist
Aaron Chatterji was chief economist at the Commerce Department under President Biden and served on President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers.Tech - The New York Times - October 22 -
Economist on whether the national debt is cause for concern
The national debt has reached a staggering $35 trillion, yet some economists argue it's not a problem. Stephanie Kelton, author of "The Deficit Myth," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Who will run Donald Trump’s new administration?
The new US president is expected to prize loyalty in his picks for key postsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Trump elected US president in historic comeback
Republican defeats Kamala Harris and will return to pinnacle of global power with his ‘America First’ agendaWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
How Trump won in maps and charts
President-elect gained ground in all but one state and is on course to win the popular voteWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Biden’s climate legacy in focus as US prepares for Trump’s return
Next administration set to take a radically different approach to energy policyWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation
US president-elect won on claims he could rid of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the oppositeWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequalityBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Here’s Why Economists Say Trump’s Economic Plans Would Worsen Inflation
Tariffs, the GOP hopeful’s go-to economic policy plank, would raise average household costs by $2,600 a year, and experts say Trump’s other plans would do more harm than good.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
What tariffs do and why economists don't like them
“The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” former President Donald Trump told the Economic Club of Chicago last week.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
BoE chief economist criticises statistics agency over poor jobs data
Huw Pill told ONS in private letter that efforts to fix key labour market survey ‘have not yet led to improvement’Business - Financial Times - October 22 -
Faulty jobs data leaves UK hiring picture uncertain, economists say
Minimum wage rise in Budget at time of labour market uncertainty could lead to more unemploymentWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says
Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics says rising mortgage rates offer clues about how investors are considering the postelection future of the U.S. economyBusiness - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say
"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Trump’s Economic Plans Could Worsen Inflation, Economists Say
Many Americans fretted about inflation as they headed out to vote. But Donald J. Trump’s approach comes with risks of a renewed boost.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push
Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent historyBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation
Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
After Trump vs. Harris election, these bitcoin traders expect rally to $100,000
Bitcoin options traders expect limited volatility around the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, but anticipate a year-end rally that could carry the crypto as high as $100,000.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
FBI arrests Alabama man for SEC X hack that spiked price of bitcoin
Eric Council Jr. is accused of conspiracy in the hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission X account that tweeted a false claim about bitcoin.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Arrest made in SEC hack resulting in bitcoin price spike
The FBI arrested an Alabama man Thursday in connection with the January hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) account on social platform X that briefly caused the price of bitcoin ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Peter Todd Was ‘Unmasked’ as Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Now He’s in Hiding
Peter Todd has gone underground after an HBO documentary named him as the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, whose real identity has long remained a mystery.Tech - Wired - October 22 -
Bitcoin bulls aim for $90,000 as crypto plays catch-up to MicroStrategy rally
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March
Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.Business - CNBC - October 29