Cryptocurrencies
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The curious case of the AI bot that went rogue and started mining crypto
Cryptocurrency has been mined in many strange places, like a school district and professional e-sports team. Now it’s appeared in a new, troubling place.
- Nick Bonyhady
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Bullet dodged: Aussie investors spared as US crypto giant freezes funds
A planned crypto fund with Australian links quietly failed to launch, shielding local investors from the fallout of the BlockFills withdrawal freeze.
- David Swan
- Opinion
- Donald Trump
By this measure, Trump’s presidency is the best that ever was
No previous incumbent has cashed in on the American presidency like Donald J. Trump. He’s the GOAT.
- Nicholas Kristof
‘An opportunity’: Billionaire looks to cash in on crypto meltdown
It’s become commonplace for crypto’s elite to stay bullish during bad routs.
- Alexander Sazonov
- Opinion
- Bitcoin
Fool’s gold: Trump’s bitcoin dream is turning into a nightmare
The bitcoin wipeout we just experienced was not a one-week phenomenon.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- World markets
The looming D-Day that has sent shivers through Wall Street
It is becoming apparent that a critical moment for markets may not be too far away.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
‘Don Colossus,’ a golden statue of Trump, awaits its home
The giant effigy was dreamt up to promote a crypto scheme and is set to go on display at one of the US president’s golf courses.
- David Yaffe-Bellany
The Australian Open is offering $10 million for one lucky fan. But there’s almost no way to win
Tennis Australia and its cryptocurrency partner are trumpeting the largest prize in tennis. But fans have a one in 170 undecillion chance of winning.
- Frances Howe
The big global trades of 2025: Bubbles, cockroaches and Trump coins
As the year draws to a close, here are some of this year’s most eye-catching market wagers – the wins, the wipe-outs and the positions that defined the year.
Billionaire pardoned by Trump is back in the spotlight
Fallen crypto king Changpeng Zhao has unfinished business.
- Olga Kharif and Annie Massa