Wall Street, Main Street firms embraced bitcoin. Now it's crashing.
A sudden downdraft in the price of bitcoin is casting doubts about the future of cryptocurrencies.
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Why has the price of bitcoin dropped like a stone?
Digital currencies have slumped after Chinese banking authorities moved to clamp down on their usage.
Cryptocurrency investment scams soar 1,000% since fall
Scammers are posing as celebrities to poach bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from investors, the FTC said.
Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin payments, citing environment
A 2019 study concluded that the entire Bitcoin network was responsible for up to 22.9 million tons of CO2 per year.
Tesla earned more from bitcoin than cars last quarter
Elon Musk's electric car maker made more money than ever in a single quarter, but none of it was from making cars.
Bitcoins, coming soon to an ATM near you?
If current trends continue, there really will be a digital currency kiosk on every corner.
Tesla has made $1 billion on bitcoin in less than a month
Electric car maker earned more from its bet on the digital currency than it made selling vehicles last year.
Bitcoin prices top $50,000 for the first time
Wall Street analysts predict more companies are likely to embrace cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech.
Bitcoin prices soar as Tesla says it bought $1.5 billion worth
Elon Musk's electric car company will also soon allow customers to buy its vehicles with bitcoin.
Feds seize stolen bitcoin worth more than $1 billion
Justice Department officials say it is the "largest seizure of cryptocurrency" in history.
Bitcoin emits as much carbon as Las Vegas, researchers say
Computers that mine and process bitcoins use vast amounts of energy, troubling climate experts
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
Where in the world is bitcoin's mysterious creator?
"60 Minutes" producer Andy Court talks about the mystery of bitcoin's inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto, and the challenges of reporting on cryptocurrency
Meet the man who spent 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
Cryptocurrency: Virtual money, real power
The small town of Wenatchee, Washington, is at the center of a virtual gold rush – whether residents like it or not
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Almanac: November 7
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Meta stock falls after AI commitment
Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet recently reported their quarterly earnings and one thing is certain: the jaw-dropping investments in artificial intelligence are only just getting started. This all comes just days after Nvidia became the world's first-ever $5 trillion company. Jacob Ward, technology journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Are we in an AI bubble?
The health of the U.S. stock market on any given day depends on a number of variables, but the New York Times reports that lately, it almost entirely hinges on the success of artificial intelligence and the companies behind this technology. Evan Gorelick, writer for "The Morning" newsletter at the New York Times, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Book argues super AI could end in extinction
Nate Soares, the co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," argues in his new book that if any company builds an artificial superintelligence, it would end in human extinction. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Elon Musk's "partisan actions" hurt Tesla sales, Yale study finds
Elon Musk's partisan stances and foray into politics in recent years have dented the electric vehicle maker's business, Yale researchers say.
OpenAI strikes major deal with Microsoft
OpenAI and Microsoft reached a deal to complete the startup's shift to for-profit. Jason Hiner, editor in chief for ZDNET, joins to break down the deal's impact.
Nvidia becomes the world's first $5 trillion company, buoyed by AI boom
The chipmaker on Wednesday became the first publicly listed company to top $5 trillion in market value, boosted by demand for its AI chips.