Economy Jun 18 Bitcoin falls below $20,000 as crypto selloff picks up Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, fell below the psychologically important threshold, dropping as much as 9% to less than $19,000, according to CoinDesk. By Associated Press
Economy Jun 13 Bitcoin prices plunge as major crypto lender halts operations The price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are falling Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing "extreme market conditions."… By Ken Sweet, Associated Press
Economy Jun 07 Cryptocurrency meltdown is wake-up call for many, including Congress Meltdowns in the cryptocurrency space are common, but the latest one has served as a vivid reminder that investors, both professionals and rookies, can be rolling the dice when putting money into digital assets. By Ken Sweet, Associated Press
Politics Jun 05 Digital currencies flow into political campaigns, but state regulations vary widely Some states have banned cryptocurrency donations amid concerns donors could hide their identities. Others have followed federal rules for congressional candidates and specifically allowed the donations with disclosure requirements and contribution caps… By Andrew Selsky, Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press
May 26 WATCH: U.S. backed digital currency could live alongside certain cryptocurrencies By News Desk The House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing Thursday on the future of digital currency. Continue reading
Jan 28 IMF urges El Salvador to scale back its push for Bitcoin as legal tender By Claudia Torrens, Associated Press The International Monetary Fund says that El Salvador should dissolve the $150 million trust fund it created when it made the cryptocurrency Bitcoin legal tender and return any of those unused funds to its treasury. Continue reading
Sep 15 Thousands protest against Bukele government in El Salvador By Marcos Aleman, Associated Press The demonstration Wednesday centered on fears Bukele may try for re-election in 2024. Protests also voiced concern about the president's concentration of power and the controversial decision to make the cryptocurrency Bitcoin legal tender. Continue reading
Jun 09 El Salvador makes Bitcoin legal tender By Marcos Aleman, Associated Press The digital currency will be able to be used in any transaction and any business will have to accept payment in Bitcoin, with the exception of those lacking the technology to do so. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 6:33 News Wrap: Kim Potter charged with second-degree manslaughter after shooting Daunte Wright By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Wednesday, Kim Potter, the former police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright outside Minneapolis was charged with second-degree manslaughter. Then, a scathing new report blames the leadership of the Capitol Police for a raft of failures… Continue watching