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Bitcoin hits US$100,000 for the first time
Traders cheer Trump's decision to pick a crypto fan to head the US securities regulator.

Hawke’s Bay’s first Bitcoin ATM ‘performing well’, more on the way
Bitcoin has surged since the US election. Hawke's Bay now has its own Bitcoin ATM.

Nvidia earnings loom, stocks hesitant as traders brace
After post-election 'explosion', caution before major tech firm's results.

Bitcoin hits record high as Trump edges closer to full control of Congress
Financial Times: Cryptocurrency surges to U$80,000 for first time after decisive election.

A golden age for crypto, post-US election?
Financial Times: Executive expects a radical shift in the regulatory approach to crypto.

All the Trump trades: Bitcoin, big tech, banks and bets
Plus: How the prediction markets priced more accurately than polls.

Markets with Madison: Trump trades
Markets were pricing a Donald Trump comeback – here's what could be primed for more growth under his presidency. Video / Alyse Wright

Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record, stocks swing as Trump win seen
Signs the tycoon was on course for a win boosted the so-called Trump Trade.

US dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory
Financial Times: Markets move after poll shows surprise groundswell of support for Harris.

Why US entrepreneur Michael Saylor believes in Bitcoin
The self-described Bitcoin maximalist explains the currency's characteristics.

'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scam
Scammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.

Markets with Madison: Michael Saylor Part Two
MicroStrategy executive chairman and self-described Bitcoin ‘maximalist’ Michael Saylor discusses what it will take for more companies and governments to adopt Bitcoin.

Markets with Madison: Michael Saylor: Part One
MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor explains how investors should analyse his company that’s valued at more than double its underlying Bitcoin assets.

How Bitcoin made MicroStrategy a $65b company
Michael Saylor explains how his tech company buys billions in Bitcoin.

Markets with Madison: From the USA
Stay tuned for episodes from the United States about Rocket Lab, Bitcoin and Wall Street.

Donald Trump prepares to unveil a cryptocurrency business
New York Times: Crypto industry a major source of his donations.

Auckland crypto firm's collapse: Authorities hunt for missing CEO
Where in the world is Stephen Macaskill?

Trump vows to sack SEC boss and end ‘persecution’ of crypto industry
Candidate says he would ensure rules were written by people 'who love cryptocurrencies'.

Drug importer's house seizure linked to Bitcoin, the dark web and $268k of US meth
The owner only had $25,000 left to pay on his mortgage.

Currency control?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is considering launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This episode explores why and how it could work.

Markets with Madison: Crypto > Property?
New research shows more New Zealanders are buying cryptocurrency – potentially signaling a shift away from the property asset obsession. Video / Carson Bluck