Alleged crypto kidnapping scheme
New York City police arrested a second person in connection with an apparent kidnapping scheme involving cryptocurrency worth millions. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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Takeaways from Vance's Bitcoin speech
Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down his speech.
GameStop purchases $500 million in bitcoin in first crypto push
GameStop, an ailing video game retailer and "meme stock," is pushing into the cryptocurrency sector.
Vance to speak at Las Vegas Bitcoin event
Big names in cryptocurrency and some familiar faces from the White House are gathering in Las Vegas for a three-day Bitcoin conference, where Vice President JD Vance will deliver the keynote address. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
How Trump, family may profit from meme coin
President Trump gathered with top buyers of his cryptocurrency at his Virginia golf club on Thursday night. His family's use of the meme coin has raised ethical and legal concerns because of how much money it makes the president personally. CBS News political investigative producer Madeleine May has more.
Trump crypto dinner raises ethical concerns
President Trump is holding a private dinner for top buyers of his cryptocurrency "meme coin" at his Washington, D.C., golf club on Thursday night. The move has sparked condemnation from some Democrats. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Why scammers are increasingly turning to bitcoin ATMs to carry out their cons
Consumer losses in bitcoin ATM scams skyrocketed nearly tenfold to $114 million annually between 2020 to 2023, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission.
Crypto scammers use Bitcoin ATMs to carry out cons
From 2020 to 2023, consumer losses in bitcoin ATM scams skyrocketed nearly tenfold to $114 million annually, according to the Federal Trade Commission. During that time frame, consumers over the age of 60 were over three times more likely than younger adults to lose money to bitcoin scams. Brian New reports.
Trump threatens sanctions, tariffs on Russia
President Trump on Friday threatened tariffs and sanctions on Russia as he ramped up pressure to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak reports.
White House hosts first cryptocurrency summit
Leaders from the cryptocurrency industry gathered at the White House on Friday for its first-ever "digital assets" summit. Victoria Guida, economics correspondent for Politico, joins "America Decides" to examine why President Trump is focusing on bolstering Bitcoin.
Bitcoin drops to three-month low
Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest price in three months as the Trump administration embraces cryptocurrency. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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Manhunt underway for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO; Bitcoin crosses $100,000 for the first time.
Scaramucci on Trump's cryptocurrency push
Anthony Scaramucci's time as White House communications director for the first Trump administration was short yet memorable, becoming a vocal critic of the president in the years since. Scaramucci joins "America Decides" to discuss cryptocurrency, Elon Musk and all things Trump.
How crypto cash is shaping politics
The price of Bitcoin hit record highs after President-elect Donald Trump’s win. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why the crypto industry poured millions into super PACs ahead of the election.
Who are "crypto voters"?
A leading cryptocurrency executive told 60 Minutes crypto's success was not just because of the enormous amount of money the industry spent on ads. It was also because people they described as "crypto voters" turned out to cast their ballots.
Museum exhibit on largest U.S. crypto seizure
President-elect Donald Trump is calling himself the "crypto president," even tapping a former Paypal executive as his "crypto czar." Meanwhile, the value of one Bitcoin is right around $100,000 — but the digital currency continues to raise questions and concerns. One museum exhibit, focused on the largest crypto seizure in U.S. history, is trying to provide some answers.
Who is David Sacks, Trump's crypto, AI czar?
The second Trump administration is poised to be a powerful ally for the crypto industry. President-elect Donald Trump spoke highly of cryptocurrencies on the campaign trail, and his cabinet picks reflect that, with former PayPal executive David Sacks set to serve as Trump's crypto and artificial intelligence czar. Makena Kelly, senior politics reporter for Wired, joins CBS News to dig into Sacks' background.
Crypto industry prepares for Trump term
The crypto companies that invested in the 2024 elections are hoping to win big returns on their investment as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office. Axio's crypto reporter Brady Dale joins CBS News with more.
Crypto industry flexed its political muscles in 2024 election
The price of Bitcoin hit record highs after President-elect Donald Trump's win. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why the crypto industry poured millions into super-PACs ahead of the election.
Coinbase executive on Bitcoin's recent win
The price of Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, surged above $100,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday night. Faryar Shirzad, the chief policy officer at Coinbase, the largest platform for buying and selling cryptocurrency, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Bitcoin price reaches $100,000 mark for first time ever
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
Bitcoin price crosses $100,000 threshold
A massive rally sparked by Donald Trump's election has pushed Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, across the $100,000 mark for the first time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
What inflation data means for consumers
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what it means for consumers.
Why Bitcoin surged after Trump's 2024 win
Following former President Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, Bitcoin stock has been surging in the U.S. Axios crypto reporter Brady Dale explains why, and what Trump plans to do.
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