Crypto News

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

Senate Crypto Bill Hits a Snag as Coinbase Pulls Support

Senate Crypto Bill Hits a Snag as Coinbase Pulls Support

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the legislation has too many issues in its current form.

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Coinbase Stock Falls After Crypto Bill Support Withdrawn. Why It’s a Smart Move.

Coinbase Stock Falls After Crypto Bill Support Withdrawn. Why It’s a Smart Move.

The crypto exchange dramatically withdrew its support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on the eve of a Senate Banking Committee hearing to discuss the legislation.

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TSMC, ASML, Goldman, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Coinbase, Sandisk, and More Stock Market Movers

TSMC, ASML, Goldman, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Coinbase, Sandisk, and More Stock Market Movers

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing beats earnings expectations, sending its own shares and those of peers higher.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Confirm the Crypto Reversal. Where They Are Headed.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Confirm the Crypto Reversal. Where They Are Headed.

The technical backdrop is beginning to improve for cryptocurrencies.

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AI Stocks Give Mixed Messages. But There’s One Clear Takeaway for Markets.

AI Stocks Give Mixed Messages. But There’s One Clear Takeaway for Markets.

Trump puts 25% tariffs on chips, oil prices slide, consumers continue to borrow and spend despite affordability concerns, and more news to start your day.

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Bitcoin Jumps Above $97,000, XRP Surges. Why This Crypto Rally Can Roll.

Bitcoin Jumps Above $97,000, XRP Surges. Why This Crypto Rally Can Roll.

Progress on key crypto legislation has buoyed digital assets.

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Strategy Stock Jumps as Cryptos Rally. It Still Has a Long Way to Go.

Strategy Stock Jumps as Cryptos Rally. It Still Has a Long Way to Go.

The largest corporate holder of Bitcoin jumped again ahead of the open Wednesday.

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The First Crypto IPO of 2026 Is Coming Soon. What to Know About BitGo.

The First Crypto IPO of 2026 Is Coming Soon. What to Know About BitGo.

BitGo is profitable and could be worth $2 billion, but crypto price swings are a concern.

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Bitcoin, XRP Prices Rise. Why This 'Big Week for Crypto' Can Spark a Rally.

Bitcoin, XRP Prices Rise. Why This 'Big Week for Crypto' Can Spark a Rally.

Bitcoin and other digital assets were rising early Tuesday as traders assessed the progress of long-awaited crypto legislation.

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Strategy Director Purchases Common Stock in First Insider Buy Since 2022

Strategy Director Purchases Common Stock in First Insider Buy Since 2022

Carl Rickertsen could be taking advantage of the sharp decline in Strategy’s common stock in recent months.

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Bitcoin Price Pops. Why Crypto Is Treated as a Safe Play Amid Inquiry Into Fed's Powell.

Bitcoin Price Pops. Why Crypto Is Treated as a Safe Play Amid Inquiry Into Fed's Powell.

Stock futures were getting hit, but digital assets were higher—moving more like haven assets.

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Bitcoin Stalls Above $90,000. Why the Jobs Data Aren't Helping.

Bitcoin Stalls Above $90,000. Why the Jobs Data Aren't Helping.

The price hovered around the $90,000 level early Friday as cryptocurrencies struggled to sustain their recent momentum.

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Bitcoin Price Falls. Cryptos Are Fizzling Again.

Bitcoin Price Falls. Cryptos Are Fizzling Again.

Another crypto rebound bites the dust. Digital assets enjoyed a strong start to the year but are quickly losing momentum.

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Strategy, Sandisk, Alphabet, First Solar, GameStop, Cal-Maine, and More Stock Market Movers

Strategy, Sandisk, Alphabet, First Solar, GameStop, Cal-Maine, and More Stock Market Movers

Shares of Western Digital and Seagate Technology Holdings fall after racking up dazzling gains in the previous session.

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GameStop Proposes CEO Pay Package Tied to ‘Extraordinary Growth.’ The Stock Is Rising.

GameStop Proposes CEO Pay Package Tied to ‘Extraordinary Growth.’ The Stock Is Rising.

The proposal eliminates all guaranteed pay for CEO Ryan Cohen and targets a market capitalization of $100 billion.

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Strategy Stock Won’t Get Booted From Indexes, MSCI Says

Strategy Stock Won’t Get Booted From Indexes, MSCI Says

It’s rare for Strategy shares to rise when the large-cap cryptocurrency is falling.

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Bitcoin Drops. Why the Crypto Rally Is Taking a Pause.

Bitcoin Drops. Why the Crypto Rally Is Taking a Pause.

Digital assets have had a strong start to 2026 after a dismal final few months of last year.

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Morgan Stanley Files to Launch Crypto ETFs, Joining a Crowded Field

Morgan Stanley Files to Launch Crypto ETFs, Joining a Crowded Field

The company moved to register two funds tied to the price of Bitcoin and Solana.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Jump Again as Cryptos Rally. Why XRP Is Surging.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Jump Again as Cryptos Rally. Why XRP Is Surging.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continued to gain momentum early Tuesday but popular altcoin XRP was the standout performer, surging 9%.

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Chevron, Valero Energy, Comcast, Tesla, CoreWeave, IBM, Coinbase, and More Stock Market Movers

Chevron, Valero Energy, Comcast, Tesla, CoreWeave, IBM, Coinbase, and More Stock Market Movers

Chevron, the last oil major still operating in Venezuela, surges following the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

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Bitcoin Price Jumps. What's Driving Cryptos' Strong Start to 2026.

Bitcoin Price Jumps. What's Driving Cryptos' Strong Start to 2026.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies jumped Monday as digital assets continued their strong start to the year.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Other Cryptos Rise. A Strong Start to 2026 May Not Last.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Other Cryptos Rise. A Strong Start to 2026 May Not Last.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and other cryptos were gaining Friday but options trades suggest investors don't see the gains lasting.

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These Are the Assets That Won in 2025

These Are the Assets That Won in 2025

Silver and gold sparkled, global stock markets surged, and bonds behaved. Here’s to a very good year.

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Nvidia, Tesla, Nike, DJT, Hecla, Newmont, Corcept, Vanda, and More Stock Market Movers

Nvidia, Tesla, Nike, DJT, Hecla, Newmont, Corcept, Vanda, and More Stock Market Movers

Nvidia shares fell, and Newmont and Hecla Mining also decline as precious metals prices tumble.

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