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Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are watching Bitcoin closely as the long-anticipated “halving” unfolds this week. Anne Gaviola has more on why some believe this is a vital event will solidify Bitcoin’s value as an increasingly scarce commodity, while others see it as little more than a technical change talked up by speculators to inflate its price.

As the price of Bitcoin approaches an all-time high, Global News’ senior business correspondent, Anne Gaviola, joins Antony Robart to discuss what’s behind this massive rally and the impact it will have on the economy.

Apple has been hit by a nearly $2-billion fine, and Bitcoin prices soar and plunge in a wild 24-hour ride. Mike Agerbo of Get Connected Media looks at the week’s top tech stories.

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, hit a fresh high Tuesday on the heels of a months-long rally. Some observers suggest that the once-niche alternative investment has gone mainstream, which may have big implications for its future price trajectory. Anne Gaviola has more on what’s driving this latest rally for the notoriously volatile...

Four Ontario school boards have launched lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat over allegations their platforms are negligently designed for compulsive use, and have rewired the way children think, behave, and learn. How much money the school boards are seeking; how many hours a day kids and teens are logged onto social media; and how...

Bitcoin has become more mainstream with approval for 11 new exchange-traded funds in the U.S. this week. Peter Chow-White with SFU’s School of Communication breaks down what it means for Canadian providers and why people may want to take caution with the volatile asset.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first exchange-traded funds (ETF) that hold Bitcoin on Wednesday, despite the agency’s skepticism about cryptocurrencies. Kyle Benning has this story and more in Business Matters for Jan. 11, 2024.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 exchange-traded funds (ETF) that hold Bitcoin on Wednesday night, paving the way for those companies to begin trading Thursday morning and bringing the cryptocurrency further into mainstream American markets. As Sean Previl explains, this could have big implications for cryptocurrency and pave an easier path for...

Police are warning Winnipeggers about investing in cryptocurrency after a local resident was scammed out of the equivalent of $168,000 in bitcoin.

“As soon as we see someone and they’re on their cell phone, we always sort of interject.” Employees at the grocery store with the Bitcoin machine say it’s happening as many as half a dozen times a week; customers paying thousands of dollars to scammers. Global’s Marney Blunt reports.

Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Clinton Orr talks about oil prices, and one theatre company that will accept bitcoin to purchase tickets.

Robert Dunning decided to try investing in Bitcoin. His 250 dollar investment ended up costing him 100 thousand dollars. Scammers obtained enough information to wipe out his bank accounts and rack up his credit cards. He’s now starting a Go Fund Me to help out.

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Dr. Isaac Bogoch shares his thoughts on trucker convoy and easing restrictions. Also, learn to make authentic Italian dishes with Massimo Capra. Plus, Alyson Schafer explains how parents can use the Olympics as a teaching tool for kids. Also, NBA legend, Charles Oakley, chats about his new memoir....

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said on Monday said the Justice Department “found and recaptured the majority” of its ransom paid , worth $2.3 million worth in Bitcoin, from the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.

A number of high-profile Twitter accounts belonging to senior U.S. politicians and tech billionaires including U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, former U.S. President Barack Obama and Elon Musk were apparently hacked on Wednesday, sharing tweets asking for bitcoin donations.

A 17-year-old was allegedly behind the large Twitter hack on July 15 of prominent accounts, including former president Barack Obama and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and is now facing 30 felony charges for “scamming people across America,” the Hillsborough County State Attorney announced in Tampa, Fla. Friday. The teen is being prosecuted in Florida where...

Blockchain is the technology that underpins Bitcoin, but its potential goes far beyond cryptocurrency. Despite the ever-growing carbon footprint of mining bitcoins, it’s possible that blockchain could even help tackle climate change. It could also change the way we live in many other ways. Redmond Shannon reports for The New Reality.

Okanagan real estate has been a hot topic of late — with soaring prices and low inventory. One man in Kelowna is putting his house on the market — but isn’t looking for cash in return.

Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq talks about the latest financial headlines of the week along with a sigh of relief for Canadian Emergency Benefit Response recipients.

Tesla said on Monday it had invested about US$1.5 billion in bitcoin and expected to begin accepting payment for its cars and other products with it in the near future, a move analysts say will help normalize cryptocurrency.