Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin BTCUSD, +3.47% and ETHUSD ether, +4.04% have exploded in popularity in recent years and are now traded by individual investors and large companies like Tesla TSLA, +0.10% and Citibank. The total market cap for all cryptocurrencies reached nearly $3 trillion during parts of 2021 and companies like Robinhood HOOD, -0.12%, Coinbase COIN, … Read more
Coming soon? No, it’s already here: you can pay college tuition with bitcoin. Bentley University, a small business-focused private university outside Boston, now allows undergraduates to pay with bitcoin, BTCUSD, +0.38% Ethereum ETHUSD, +0.72% and USDTUSD stablecoin, -0.17%. The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania accepts cryptocurrencies for its six-week $3,800 Blockchain … Read more
It’s been called the Woodstock of Capitalism, Coachella for Capitalists, and much worse too. What is certain is that Berkshire Hathaway’s annual general meeting is a must-event for market lovers. While our UK readers may have enjoyed the holiday, the long weekend saw a lot of inflammatory comments from Berkshire leaders Warren Buffett and Charlie … Read more
The world’s largest bitcoin fund is trading at 73 cents on the dollar. This might seem like a bargain if you want cryptocurrency in your portfolio. But nothing is really free on Wall Street, including a reduced rate deal on bitcoin. With $26.2 billion in assets, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust owns more cryptocurrencies than any other … Read more