Bitcoin has increased 1,000% in over a year and has forced the finance world to take note. But why has the price skyrocketed? PCMag.com editor Rob Marvin says it's because the rest of the cryptocurrency landscape has changed. In addition to Bitcoin there is now: Ethereum, Litecoin, Zcash, the forked Bitcoin Cash.
Plus, the former Chief Economist of the of The World Bank wants Bitcoin banned but is that going too far? Marvin and Fortune's Robert Hackett say that's a bit extreme, but more regulation may need to be put in place if the price continues to rise.
While calls for more crypto education are common in an industry that is often explaining itself, the idea that everyone should be learning more about crypto is beginning to spread.
The U.S. has opened a formal investigation into the potential for Tesla drivers to play video games on a center touch screen while the vehicle is in motion.
Electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup Nikola has agreed to a $125 million settlement over charges that it defrauded investors after misleading them about its products, technical advances, and financial prospects.
Snapchat has become the focus of a police investigation after a number of flash mob robberies in the Bay Area allegedly were linked to the social media platform.
Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer, Ledger, joins Cheddar News to discuss innovation in crypto security, and why a hardware wallet is a critical tool for protecting digital assets.
Carlo and Baker cover the latest developments after a devastating tornado outbreak over the weekend, plus an eye on Omicron and inflation, and not even Spielberg can save the box office.
