Bitcoin's possible role in Nancy Guthrie case
A purported ransom note for Nancy Guthrie demanded payment in bitcoin. Ben Weiss, a crypto reporter for Fortune, joins with analysis.
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Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Bitcoin loses nearly half its value
The price for bitcoin sank to its lowest level in more than a year on Thursday. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins with more insight.
Bitcoin prices extend slide, falling below $85,000
Bitcoin has lost roughly a third of its value since Oct. 6, when the cryptocurrency hit a record high of nearly $125,000.
Here's what experts say is behind bitcoin's $800 billion drop
Bitcoin has erased all of its 2025 gains and is on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. Here's what experts say about the decline.
Bitcoin ATMs enable cryptocurrency scams, federal prosecutor alleges
Diane Reynolds, a Maryland retiree who lost more than $13,000 in a bitcoin scam, wants to help others avoid getting ripped off.
New warning of crypto ATM scam
The top city prosecutor in Washington, D.C., claims an ATM provider is enabling a crypto scam where victims think they're protecting their money by buying bitcoin. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi spoke to a woman who says she was a victim of the scam.
Wyoming launches state-issued stablecoin
Wyoming has become the first state to issue its own stablecoin. Brady Dale, crypto reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss.
The crypto craze sweeping Washington and Wall Street
While many Americans are still baffled by cryptocurrency, enthusiasm for these digital assets is growing — despite the potential risks of integrating digital currencies with the mainstream economy — in part due to support coming from the White House.
The crypto craze sweeping Washington and Wall Street
While many Americans are still baffled by cryptocurrency, enthusiasm for these digital assets is rising in Washington and on Wall Street. Correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains all things crypto, including the potential risks of integrating digital currencies with the mainstream economy. She'll also introduce us to the bitcoin entrepreneur who may have helped convince a once-skeptical Donald Trump to make the United States the "crypto capital of the world."
Trump opens the door for crypto and private equity in your 401(k) plan
Under a new executive order signed by President Trump, workers could add higher-risk assets like cryptocurrencies to their 401(k)s.
Here Comes The Sun: "First Ladies" and crypto
Their names ring out with historical and cultural significance: Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama. Lesley Stahl spoke with the women who portrayed them: Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Viola Davis. We also have a story on cryptocurrency. You've heard of it, but do you really know what it is and how it works? "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
PayPal to allow businesses to accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies
Merchants can opt into the cryptocurrency system, called "Pay with Crypto," in the coming weeks, according to PayPal.
Trump Media buys $2 billion in bitcoin as it embraces crypto
President Trump's media company is diving deeper into cryptocurrencies as the price of bitcoin soars.
Wholesale inflation measure stays the same
Wholesale inflation remained unchanged in June, according to new Producer Price Index data. Meanwhile, "crypto week" in Washington has hit a snag as Republican lawmakers side with Democrats on cryptocurrency legislation. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest, while Stephen Kates, a financial analyst with Bankrate, joins to break down PPI data.
Breaking down stablecoins and the GENIUS Act
Last week, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act, creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer at the financial technology company Circle, joins "The Takeout" to explain how stablecoins work and what the Senate's legislation means for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.
They became famous as the privileged pair of Harvard athletes who believe Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook. Now, entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have shifted their focus from social media to cryptocurrency, becoming among the first bitcoin billionaires, and launching a digital currency exchange mobile app, Gemini. Wired Magazine editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson talks with the Winklevoss twins, and with Ben Mezrich, author of "Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption."
Bitcoin's wild ride
Anderson Cooper reports on how bitcoin was started, where it may go and some of the people who have ridden the cryptocurrency roller coaster over the last 10 years.
Man spends millions worth of bitcoin on pizza
In the early days of cryptocurrency, one man decided to trade his bitcoin for pizza. It was a historic event, but not such a great investment. "60 Minutes" reports, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Where in the world is bitcoin's creator?
"60 Minutes producer" Andy Court talks about the mystery of bitcoin's inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto, and the challenges of reporting on cryptocurrency.
The story behind "Bitcoin Pizza Day"
Laszlo Hanyecz made what is believed to be the first real-world transaction involving cryptocurrency. He told 60 Minutes why he did it
What we know about the bitcoin torture case in New York City
The investigation into the bitcoin torture case in New York City has revealed gruesome details about the alleged kidnapping and beating of an Italian man.
Crypto kidnappings on the rise as criminals resort to "wrench attacks"
A rash of attacks on cryptocurrency owners is combining cybercrime with old-fashioned thuggery, experts say.
JD Vance: "Crypto finally has a champion" in the White House
Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, as the Trump administration has leaned into cryptocurrency.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
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Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
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How to cut down on pet expenses as costs rise
Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Police find $12 million worth of cocaine on smuggling boat off Puerto Rico
Cocaine with an estimated value of $12 million has been seized off the north coast of Puerto Rico, authorities said.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
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Ways to cut down on pet care expenses
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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Trump dodges question about troops in Iran
President Trump said Monday that he was extending his self-imposed deadline on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after threatening to bomb its power plants. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more as Mr. Trump dodges questions about deploying more troops to the region.
Trump flexes on reopening of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Monday on social media that he's told the Defense Department to suspend military strikes against Iranian power plants after "good and productive talks," virtually extending his imposed deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian foreign ministry says it's unaware of any talks. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.
H.R. McMaster weighs in on Strait of Hormuz
CBS News contributor H.R. McMaster breaks down the current state of affairs around the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump walked back threats to bomb Iran's power plants.
Iran contradicts Trump's claims about talks
Iran's foreign ministry is denying President Trump's claims on Monday that the two countries have had "GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE" talks over the last few days. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Chris Livesay have more.
Videos show TSA lines at U.S. airports
Travelers at major U.S. airports faced hourslong wait times to go through security checkpoints over the weekend as TSA officers missed another week of pay due to the partial government shutdown. Videos showed some lines stretching through the airport parking lot.