Crypto News

The latest cryptocurrency news and analysis from the Barron's newsroom.

A Blockchain Company Invested in a Trump Family-Backed Cryptocurrency. It Has Been a Disaster for Shareholders.

A Blockchain Company Invested in a Trump Family-Backed Cryptocurrency. It Has Been a Disaster for Shareholders.

ALT5 Sigma purchased billions of crypto tokens issued by a company co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

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Strategy, Robinhood, and Coinbase Stocks Slide. One Reason Not to Worry.

Strategy, Robinhood, and Coinbase Stocks Slide. One Reason Not to Worry.

All three of the stocks rallied more than 5% on Monday as investors piled into Bitcoin and other risk-on assets.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Jump as Rebound Gathers Pace. Where Cryptos Go Next.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Jump as Rebound Gathers Pace. Where Cryptos Go Next.

Bitcoin climbed early Tuesday, nearing the key $90,000 level, cryptocurrencies continued to rebound.

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Strategy Silent on Bitcoin Holdings. Why the Stock Is Rising Anyway.

Strategy Silent on Bitcoin Holdings. Why the Stock Is Rising Anyway.

The Bitcoin treasury company typically buys cryptocurrency each week.

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Alphabet, Broadcom, Tesla, Nvidia, Novo Nordisk, Oscar Health, Inspire Medical, and More Stock Market Movers

Alphabet, Broadcom, Tesla, Nvidia, Novo Nordisk, Oscar Health, Inspire Medical, and More Stock Market Movers

Alphabet stock continues its surge on the back of excitement around Google’s latest large-language model, while Tesla rises after CEO Elon Musk indicates the electric-vehicle maker has designed AI chips for its cars and data centers.

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Bitcoin Is Rebounding. Keep an Eye on This Level.

Bitcoin Is Rebounding. Keep an Eye on This Level.

Cryptos slumped last week, with many investors hesitant to dip into their pockets again despite a broader market rebound.

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Bitcoin Just Had Its Worst Week in Months. Why Cryptos and Stocks Went in Different Directions Today.

Bitcoin Just Had Its Worst Week in Months. Why Cryptos and Stocks Went in Different Directions Today.

Bitcoin is on pace for its worst week since November 2022, as investors ditch risk assets.

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Nvidia, Strategy, Oracle, Alphabet, Intuit, Gap, Elastic, Veeva, and More Stock Market Movers

Nvidia, Strategy, Oracle, Alphabet, Intuit, Gap, Elastic, Veeva, and More Stock Market Movers

Nvidia rises after the chip maker’s shares seesawed on Thursday following a solid earnings report.

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Strategy Stock Is Scary. Its Preferred Might Be Worth a Look.

Strategy Stock Is Scary. Its Preferred Might Be Worth a Look.

Shares of the “crypto treasury” company have lost more than half their value over the past year. The income plays could be worth a look.

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Strategy Stock Is Under Pressure as Bitcoin Plunges. Watch This Number.

Strategy Stock Is Under Pressure as Bitcoin Plunges. Watch This Number.

Wall Street is worried that a prolonged bear market for the coin could make it tougher for the company to pay off bonds in 2028.

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Bitcoin Hit My $85,000 Target. Where Charts Say It’s Headed Next

Bitcoin Hit My $85,000 Target. Where Charts Say It’s Headed Next

Two plausible scenarios, both pointing lower.

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Are We There Yet? Stocks Are Halfway to a Correction but Haven’t Capitulated.

Are We There Yet? Stocks Are Halfway to a Correction but Haven’t Capitulated.

Down but not out, the tech-led rally staggers into the Thanksgiving holiday.

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AI Fears Shake Markets. Why Nvidia No Longer Shows the Way and What Can.

AI Fears Shake Markets. Why Nvidia No Longer Shows the Way and What Can.

Bitcoin price slides, delayed jobs report doesn’t make Fed’s path clearer, Walmart beats expectations as shoppers flock to bargains, and more news to start your day.

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Bitcoin Slumps Below $85K. A Few Reasons Cryptos Are Down Big.

Bitcoin Slumps Below $85K. A Few Reasons Cryptos Are Down Big.

The digital asset missed out on the broader market’s earlier boost from Nvidia’s earnings beat.

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Now’s Your Chance to Buy Bullish at Its IPO Price. Think Twice.

Now’s Your Chance to Buy Bullish at Its IPO Price. Think Twice.

Shares of the company, owner of the crypto trading and information site CoinDesk, have fallen along with Bitcoin.

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Strategy Isn’t in S&P 500. Now It Could Get Kicked Out of Other Indexes.

Strategy Isn’t in S&P 500. Now It Could Get Kicked Out of Other Indexes.

MSCI is considering removing digital asset treasury companies from its indexes.

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Are Prediction Markets Gambling? The CFTC Nominee Won’t Say.

Are Prediction Markets Gambling? The CFTC Nominee Won’t Say.

As prediction markets have soared in popularity, the U.S. commission tasked with regulating them has been without a permanent leader.

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Strategy’s Convertible Bonds Might Be Becoming an Issue

Strategy’s Convertible Bonds Might Be Becoming an Issue

Strategy stock has come under pressure lately along with Bitcoin

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The Global Crypto Industry Welcomed America First. Careful What You Wish For.

The Global Crypto Industry Welcomed America First. Careful What You Wish For.

Washington’s crypto-friendly policies will cement U.S. dominance, Howard A. Fischer and Robert B. McFarlane write in a guest commentary.

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Bitcoin Price Falls Again. Why Cryptos Are Still Down—and What Could Change That.

Bitcoin Price Falls Again. Why Cryptos Are Still Down—and What Could Change That.

Digital assets have slumped in recent weeks, as investors fret about lofty AI valuations and looming economic data.

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DJT Stock Has Cratered, Wiping Out More Than $5 Billion in Trump Family Wealth

DJT Stock Has Cratered, Wiping Out More Than $5 Billion in Trump Family Wealth

Trump Media stock has traded at all-time lows in recent days.

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AI Spending Fears Haunt Stock Markets. Why Nvidia, Microsoft, Google Won’t Blink.

AI Spending Fears Haunt Stock Markets. Why Nvidia, Microsoft, Google Won’t Blink.

Anthropic in deal with Microsoft and Nvidia, Meta Platforms can avoid divesting Instagram, prediction markets in focus at CFTC nominee hearing, and more news to start your day.

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Crypto Is Missing From SEC's 2026 Exam Priorities for Financial Advisors. It's a Big Change.

Crypto Is Missing From SEC's 2026 Exam Priorities for Financial Advisors. It's a Big Change.

Many items on the commission’s examination agenda for 2026, such as advisors’ fiduciary duty and AI, are familiar, but digital currencies have fallen off the list.

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Bitcoin Price Falls Below $90K. Why a Crypto Recovery Might Not Come Soon.

Bitcoin Price Falls Below $90K. Why a Crypto Recovery Might Not Come Soon.

Bitcoin has fallen seven of the past eight days, meaning it's now trading in the red for the year.

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