The digital currency was trading at just under $54,000 per coin on Friday, having gained around 350 percent over the past six months.
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Stock market rises after Yellen comments on need for stimulus
With the Biden stimulus plan and good progress on vaccines to defeat the pandemic, “I think we could be back to full employment next year,” Secretary Yellen said.
Uber drivers are workers, U.K.'s top court rules
The decision threatens the business model of the ride-hailing giant and holds broader implications for the so-called gig economy.
News organizations struggle to meet diversity pledges despite key hires
“We want employees to know we’re not just window-washing,” said one media diversity executive.
Glitches, grumbles and gratitude: Retail pharmacy vaccine rollout gets mixed reaction
“People don’t have that kind of time to sit and wait,” said one woman who spent a full day trying to book vaccine appointments.
Under fire, Robinhood CEO apologizes to Congress for restricting trading
“Americans feel the system is stacked and, no matter what, Wall Street wins,” said Maxine Waters, chair of the House Financial Services Committee.
This Black-owned tea brand has seen a boom in sales because of 'Bridgerton'
Stephanie Synclair wanted to make her tea a sensual experience. When “Bridgerton” premiered, so did everyone else.
Walmart to hike wages for 425,000 workers to average above $15 an hour
Walmart’s U.S. workforce numbers about 1.5 million people, making it the nation’s largest private employer.
Weekly jobless claims rise to 861,000 vs. 773,000 expected
The state of the labor market remains highly fragile, with around 18 million people receiving some form of unemployment assistance.
Trading hot stocks like GameStop seems fun until you look beneath the surface
Congress is asking questions about whether middlemen or “market makers” like Citadel that execute stock trades really give small investors the best prices.