Max Wolff, iCash Chief Economist, says that crypto has been fast money for the market. "To me the real story of this year was a currency that went from the shadows to center stage with the spotlight."
For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/why-cryptocurrency-is-taking-center-stage).
Microsoft reported a 20% spike in quarterly profits Tuesday, helping to fuel its battle to get ahead of rivals like Google, Amazon and Facebook parent Meta in selling the latest artificial intelligence technology.
Visa Inc. said its adjusted third-quarter profits rose by nearly double digits, as the global payments company continues to benefit from the broad shift by consumers to using credit and debit cards instead of cash.
Even after inflation has steadily eased this year, the Federal Reserve's policymakers still think prices are rising too fast and are almost certain to lift their key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday.
