Crypto News

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

Bitcoin Prices Fall to 10—Month Low

Bitcoin Prices Fall to 10—Month Low

Cryptocurrencies dropped on the news that Kevin Warsh will be the next Federal Reserve chair.

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Trump’s Fed Pick Is Spooking Markets. Why Stocks, Bitcoin, Gold Are Reacting to Warsh.

Trump’s Fed Pick Is Spooking Markets. Why Stocks, Bitcoin, Gold Are Reacting to Warsh.

This week’s jobs report could come with a shock, lawmakers contend with another government shutdown, Bitcoin hits 10-month low, and more news to start your day.

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Stocks, Bonds, and Metals Tell Trump: Maybe Warsh Isn't the Guy You Really Wanted

Stocks, Bonds, and Metals Tell Trump: Maybe Warsh Isn't the Guy You Really Wanted

Markets are pricing for higher rates. That’s not what the president had planned.

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Bitcoin’s Price Sinks Further. What to Know.

Bitcoin’s Price Sinks Further. What to Know.

The largest cryptocurrency had shed more than 12% in the past four days as of Saturday, and the weakness spilled over into Sunday.

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Emirati ‘Spy Sheikh’ Took Stake in Trump’s Crypto Firm: WSJ

Emirati ‘Spy Sheikh’ Took Stake in Trump’s Crypto Firm: WSJ

Lieutenants to an Abu Dhabi royal secretly signed a deal with the Trump family to purchase a 49% stake in their cryptocurrency venture, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing company documents and people familiar with the matter.

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Bitcoin Falls Again, Dropping Below $80,000. What to Know.

Bitcoin Falls Again, Dropping Below $80,000. What to Know.

After ending Friday at $83,817 Bitcoin fell 7% to $78,092 by Saturday evening.

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Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum Dive. Why New Fed Head Is Bashing Cryptos.

Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum Dive. Why New Fed Head Is Bashing Cryptos.

Cryptocurrencies have been battered in recent weeks

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The Slide in Gold and Silver Sets Up a Test for Bitcoin

The Slide in Gold and Silver Sets Up a Test for Bitcoin

The prevailing wisdom in the market has been that the spectacular surges in precious metals prices have come at cryptocurrencies’ expense.

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Once at Odds Over Crypto Regulation, SEC and CFTC Pledge to Join Forces

Once at Odds Over Crypto Regulation, SEC and CFTC Pledge to Join Forces

The two agencies, which have historically sparred over jurisdictional boundaries, say they will work together on the Project Crypto initiative SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced last summer.

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Bitcoin Slumps Below $84,000. It’s Not Acting Like a Haven.

Bitcoin Slumps Below $84,000. It’s Not Acting Like a Haven.

The price of Bitcoin and gold are moving in opposite directions.

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Gold, Silver Prices Soar Again as Dollar Drops. Why the Fed Rate Call Is Key for the Rally.

Gold, Silver Prices Soar Again as Dollar Drops. Why the Fed Rate Call Is Key for the Rally.

Gold and silver prices rise again on the back of a weaker U.S. dollar.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Rise. Why the Sell America Trade Has Gripped Cryptos.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Rise. Why the Sell America Trade Has Gripped Cryptos.

The price of Bitcoin will continue to take its cue from the greenback.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise. Why the Fed's Rate Call Could Be Vital for Crypto.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise. Why the Fed's Rate Call Could Be Vital for Crypto.

The price of Bitcoin has lagged behind gold and silver in 2026

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Bitcoin Slips Below $88,000, XRP Falls. Why Cryptos Are Under More Pressure.

Bitcoin Slips Below $88,000, XRP Falls. Why Cryptos Are Under More Pressure.

The prospect of another government shutdown may put Bitcoin under more pressure.

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Bitcoin Price Is Falling. Why the ‘Digital Gold’ Is Failing to Keep Up With the Precious Metal.

Bitcoin Price Is Falling. Why the ‘Digital Gold’ Is Failing to Keep Up With the Precious Metal.

Bitcoin has lost its edge over more traditional safe havens like gold

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BitGo Is the Year's First Big IPO. SpaceX, OpenAI, and Other Unicorns Could Be Lining Up.

BitGo Is the Year's First Big IPO. SpaceX, OpenAI, and Other Unicorns Could Be Lining Up.

The crypto start-up’s IPO values it at about $2 billion. How it does could determine what other start-ups do.

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Stock Markets Are Relying on the TACO Trade Again. Why That’s Not Good.

Stock Markets Are Relying on the TACO Trade Again. Why That’s Not Good.

Trump cancels Greenland tariff threats, Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, Amazon hits back at Walmart with planned megastore, and more news to start your day.

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Bitcoin Jumps After Trump Tariff Relief. Why It May Not Last.

Bitcoin Jumps After Trump Tariff Relief. Why It May Not Last.

Cryptocurrencies got a shot in the arm after President Trump said he would not impose trade tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland.

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Bitcoin Trades Around $90,100, Ending a Losing Streak. Why Crypto Is in a Tailspin.

Bitcoin Trades Around $90,100, Ending a Losing Streak. Why Crypto Is in a Tailspin.

Bitcoin suffered another leg down after risk-off sentiment continues to hobble cryptos.

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Bitcoin Tests $91,000 as Geopolitics Continue to Bruise Crypto

Bitcoin Tests $91,000 as Geopolitics Continue to Bruise Crypto

The threat of a U.S.-EU trade war over Greenland has weighed on cryptocurrency prices.

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NYSE Builds Tokenized Platform. It’s Another Step Toward 24/7 Trading.

NYSE Builds Tokenized Platform. It’s Another Step Toward 24/7 Trading.

The exchange is seeking regulatory approval for what it calls a “tokenized securities platform.” Here’s what that means.

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Bitcoin Falls. Cryptos Face Deep Selloff If Price Plunges Below This Key Level.

Bitcoin Falls. Cryptos Face Deep Selloff If Price Plunges Below This Key Level.

Bitcoin fell after President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on NATO allies

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Bitcoin Miner Scores With Data-Center Lease to AMD. The Stock Is Surging.

Bitcoin Miner Scores With Data-Center Lease to AMD. The Stock Is Surging.

The lease could be worth up to $1 billion if Advanced Micro Devices exercises its extension options.

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Coinbase, Robinhood Stocks Rise. Why They Can Shake Off Regulatory Setback.

Coinbase, Robinhood Stocks Rise. Why They Can Shake Off Regulatory Setback.

Crypto-related stocks were higher early Friday after slumping in the previous session.

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