Crypto News
The latest cryptocurrency news and analysis from the Barron's newsroom.
Former Connecticut Investment Advisor Sentenced to 7.5 Years for $4 Million Ponzi Scheme
John Masanotti Jr. falsely told victims that he would invest their money in foreign currencies or companies that were going public.
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Riot Platforms Pushed by Activist Investor to Speed Up AI Transition. The Stock Rises.
Starboard Value requests a “renewed sense of urgency” from Riot Platforms, which secured a deal with Advanced Micro Devices last month.
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This Fintech Uses Blockchain to Streamline Lending. Its Stock Is Up 50% Since Its IPO.
Figure says blockchain technology will slash transaction costs and prove to be a cheaper way to show ownership of assets.
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Bitcoin Price Falls to $68,000. Why Cryptos Are Struggling to Make a Comeback.
The price of Bitcoin fell slightly amid lingering uncertainty linked to the artificial intelligence trade.
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Bitcoin Price Falls. Why the Crypto Is Struggling to Break Back Above $70,000.
The price of Bitcoin is continuing to fall after briefly topping $70,000.
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Wall Street Loves This Crypto IPO. Bitcoin's Slide Isn't a Problem, Analysts Say.
BitGo has plunged since its January IPO. But analysts remain bullish on the crypto wallet firm.
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Gemini Space Station Announces Departure of 3 Top Executives. The Stock Falls 13%.
The crypto platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss announces the departure of three top executives after mass layoffs.
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EToro Stock Is Jumping. Earnings Surprised Despite Crypto Slump.
The brokerage firm also said customer trading activity was strong in January.
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Coinbase Stock Is No Longer at the Mercy of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's ARK Is Buying.
The crypto exchange impressed investors despite swinging to a loss in the fourth quarter.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Drop. This Could Have a Big Impact on Crypto This Week.
Bitcoin has failed to stay above $70,000 and has started a new decline.
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Crypto Falls Back to Earth
Cryptocurrencies are losing their narrative lure to gold, Marcello Estevão writes in a guest commentary.
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Bitcoin May Fall to $50,000, Crypto Bull Says. What Happens Next.
The world's biggest cryptocurrency has had a rough start to 2026.
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Coinbase Revenue Falls Short as Crypto Market Sags
The crypto exchange operator fell short of expectations, with a quarterly loss per share and disappointing revenue.
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AppLovin, Fastly, Micron, Cisco, QuantumScape, Novocure, AST SpaceMobile, and More Stock Market Movers
AppLovin and Cisco slide after reporting earnings while Fastly soars on better-than-expected quarterly profit and solid guidance.
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U.S. Senators Question CFTC Enforcement in Wake of Staff Departures
The CFTC recently lost the last enforcement attorney at its flagship Chicago office. Multiple U.S. senators say the downsizing could hurt consumers.
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The S&P 500 Can't Break 7000. Here's What Is Holding It Back.
The S&P 500 first tested 7000 back in late October.
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Bitcoin, XRP, Ether Are Rising. Cryptos Are Shrugging Off Strong Jobs Data.
Cryptocurrency prices edged up Thursday following better than expected U.S. jobs report.
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Bitcoin, XRP, Ether Are Falling Again. Why Cryptos May Soon Get a Boost.
Economic data releases this week have the power to move crypto prices.
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Robinhood Stock Is Falling Again. Crypto Weakness Likely Is to Blame.
Shares of the brokerage firm dropped a day after it reported mixed earnings results.
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Robinhood, Strategy, and Other Crypto Stocks Fall. Why There's Hope for a Rebound.
Cryptocurrencies need a boost, and so the stocks linked to digital assets.
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Michael Saylor Defends Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet as Short Sellers Pile In
Short interest in Strategy has surged as Bitcoin slides, with investors increasingly betting against Michael Saylor’s leveraged crypto strategy.
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As Prediction Markets Boom, the CFTC’s Flagship Office Has Lost Its Last Enforcement Attorney
The CFTC’s Chicago office, once home to its top market enforcers, has gone from about 20 trial lawyers to none.
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U.S. Stocks Are Being Trounced by Foreign Rivals. Play It Like Buffett.
Alphabet’s AI-fueled bond sale, Holtec poised for biggest nuclear IPO in years, Fed’s Miran optimistic on fiscal outlook and economic growth, and more news to start your day.
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Bitcoin Dips Below $70,000 for Second Time in 24 Hours. Why Cryptos Can't Shake Price Volatility.
The price of Bitcoin and Ethereum fell Tuesday amid renewed price swings for cryptocurrencies.
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