A man walks past a poster that informs customers that bitcoin can be used in this shop in Tokyo on January 06, 2018. Toru Yamanaka | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s government pension fund on Tuesday said it is requesting information on “illiquidity assets” such as bitcoin, as part of research into potential new investments. … Read more
Whether you’re a longtime crypto investor or recently purchased digital assets, here are some key things to know from crypto tax experts. How to answer Form 1040 ‘digital assets’ question Cryptocurrency has become a priority area for the IRS, and the agency shared guidance in January about reporting digital currency this tax season. Since tax … Read more
Bitcoin may start to lose its reputation as a volatile asset. According to Bitwise Asset Management’s Matt Hougan, the cryptocurrency’s wild price swings have come down substantially over the past decade. “What’s driving the bitcoin market right now is a simple demand-supply imbalance,” the firm’s chief investment officer told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” on Monday. “We … Read more
Bitcoin offices are seen in Istanbul, Turkey, on February 28, 2024. Umit Turhan Coskun | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin suffered a steep drop in overnight trading, showing that the world’s largest cryptocurrency hasn’t shaken its tendency for big drops despite continuing to gain acceptance within the mainstream financial world. Data from Coin Metrics shows … Read more
A UPS seasonal worker delivers packages on Cyber Monday in New York on Nov. 27, 2023. Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images Just before midnight on May 4, 2023, police were called to an Amazon warehouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to investigate a reported theft. They were met by a loss prevention employee, who directed … Read more
Donald Trump suggested on Monday that if he were elected president again, his administration would not crack down on the use of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies using regulatory authority. “I have seen there has been a lot of use of that,” Trump said, referring to the digital currency, during an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on February 29, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A new day, a new all-time high. From stocks to bitcoin, asset classes across the board have been hitting uncharted territories. Why? There are a few reasons … Read more
The price of bitcoin jumped to a new record on Friday, breaking through $70,000 for the first time ever. The cryptocurrency gave back its gains from the spike and was last lower by more than 1% at $66,943.70, according to Coin Metrics. At one point, however, it rose as high as $70,170.00, topping its previous … Read more
Workers look on ahead of remarks by US President Joe Biden, not pictured, at an Amtrak facility in New Castle County, Delaware, on November 6, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything … Read more
On Tuesday morning, bitcoin briefly reached an all-time high price of $69,210, according to Coin Metrics. It fell later that afternoon, but hovered around $66,400 as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The new record had been a long time coming: It’s been over two years since the cryptocurrency reached its previous high of around $68,982 … Read more
