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Crypto ventures add $620M to Trump's fortune

Crypto ventures have added hundreds of millions to President Trump's fortune in the span of months and today we learned that Trump media has filed for its third crypto ETF.

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Expert explains why he's sticking to his $210,000 bitcoin call

Peter Chung, Head of Research at Presto Research, says there are signs of liquidity loosening happening in the next few months that will help power the bitcoin prices higher.

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Bitcoin nears record highs as companies go on buying spree

CNBC’s Tanaya Macheel joins 'The Exchange' to discuss why companies are on a bitcoin buying spree, outpacing ETFs for a third quarter.

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The role of crypto in the ETF space

Tom Lee, Fundstrat Capital’s CIO & Portfolio Manager and Dave Nadig, Independent ETF Expert, join CNBC’s Dominic Chu to discuss crypto, where it fits in when it comes to ETFs, and how it may be stuck between two narratives right now.

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Wall Street expresses concern over Circle valuation

CNBC's Tanaya Macheel joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Street's reaction to Circle.

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Robinhood hits all-time high

Vlad Tenev, Robinhood CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss crypto, hitting an all-time high and the company's new crypto offerings.

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Long-term bitcoin holders are selling

CNBC's Tanaya Macheel joins 'Halftime Report' to discuss why long-term bitcoin holders are selling.

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Passing crypto bills legitimizing the industry: Rostin Behnam

Rostin Behnam, Georgetown University fellow, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss America's stablecoin framework, the GENIUS ACT and crypto regulation.

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Mideast tension's impact on crypto

Todd Gordon, Inside Edge Capital founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Gordon's thoughts on the define characteristics of bitcoin.

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Crypto rules of the road framework unveiled by Republican senators

CNBC's Emily Wilkins joins 'Squawk Box' with the latest news on cryptocurrency legislation.

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Bitcoin briefly sinks below $99,000

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos joins 'Special Report' to report on the latest bitcoin price trends following Washington’s surprise attack against Iranian nuclear sites.

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Bitcoin sinks below $99,000 as Iran strikes trigger crypto sell-off

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos joins 'Special Report' to report on the latest bitcoin price trends following Washington’s surprise attack against Iranian nuclear sites.

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Crypto can offer portfolio diversification, says Tastylive CEO

Tastytrade founder and Tastylive CEO Tom Sosnoff discusses investing in crypto and which trades he finds interesting.

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Circle, Coinbase shares rise after stablecoin legislation passes

CNBC's Tanaya Macheel report on news regarding the U.S. Senate passing stablecoin legislation.

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Senate passes stablecoin regulation bill

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to create regulations for cryptocurrency pegged on the U.S. dollar, known as stablecoins.

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Trump earns $57 million from family-backed cryptocurrency firm

President Trump reported more than $57 million in income from his family-linked cryptocurrency venture — one of several sources of revenue the commander in chief listed in his financial disclosure.

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Robinhood reaches record close amid surge in activity

Robinhood's shares have surged over 13 percent since the start of the week, closing at a record high and marking six consecutive days and five straight weeks of gains.

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Trump White House pick clears path for crypto in 401(k)s

CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Vice President JD Vance’s keynote at bitcoin’s flagship event in Las Vegas — and the Labor Department’s reversal of 2022 guidance that had discouraged crypto in retirement accounts.

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Suspect in French crypto kidnappings arrested in Morocco

The suspected mastermind of a slew of kidnappings in France's cryptocurrency sector has been arrested in Morocco, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said.

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Two indicted in NYC crypto kidnapping, torture case

Two cryptocurrency investors have been indicted in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in New York City. The disturbing case comes on the heels of a series of kidnappings targeting crypto magnates in Europe.

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Bitcoin tracks for 11% gain in May

CNBC's Tanaya Macheel reports on the latest news regarding bitcoin, which is tracking for an 11% gain this month as public companies and institutions buy in.

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Vance touts Trump’s crypto record at Bitcoin conference

JD Vance has urged the domestic cryptocurrency industry to remain involved in US politics, highlighting the close ties of President Donald Trump’s administration to a deep-pocketed industry. Speaking at a Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas,...

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Robinhood, Congress agree the dollar belongs on the blockchain

Regulatory agencies including the SEC, OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve are easing restrictions that previously limited banks from using blockchain technology, enabling innovations such as tokenized treasuries.

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Highlights from Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas

Vice President JD Vance headlined the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, pledging President Trump's support for crypto. Vance personally holds up to $500,000 in Bitcoin, and the Trump family also has crypto investments.

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Video shows escape from alleged NYC crypto kidnapping

New video obtained exclusively by CNN shows a man escaping the New York City townhouse where he was allegedly kidnapped, tortured and held hostage for weeks in a crypto extortion scheme.

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White House pick clears path for crypto in 401(k)s

CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Vice President JD Vance’s keynote at bitcoin’s flagship event in Las Vegas — and the Labor Department’s reversal of 2022 guidance that had discouraged crypto in retirement accounts.

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Trump Media’s bitcoin bet expands family’s growing crypto empire

CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports from Las Vegas, where bitcoin’s flagship event is in full swing and Trump Media has just unveiled a $2.5 billion bitcoin treasury — the latest move in the family’s growing crypto empire.

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JD Vance sings cryptocurrency praises at Bitcoin conference

Vice President JD Vance praised the cryptocurrency industry as the keynote speaker at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, and promised full support for the industry from the White House.

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How has Bitcoin performed since Trump took office?

Bitcoin has surged 60% since Trump’s re-election in November 2024, reaching current highs of $111,000.

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Trump Media unveils a $2.5 billion crypto treasury

CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports from Las Vegas, where senior members of the White House are backing crypto as a pillar of U.S. economic strategy — as Trump Media unveils a $2.5 billion bitcoin treasury and officials push stablecoins to ...