The debut of the cryptocurrency ETF is a first. But like bitcoin itself, the value of the asset could be volatile.

Regulators want banks to have cushions of capital when it comes to cryptocurrency investments.

Cryptocurrencies have allowed digital ransom and extortion to explode in recent years.

The Federal Reserve is thinking about a central bank digital currency for the U.S., which would be less volatile than Bitcoin.

But experts say that other governments are watching what happens in China, and could follow with restrictions of their own.

“We could have told him about Bitcoin and energy use. Why has Musk changed his mind now?”

Laura Shin, one of the first reporters to cover crypto-assets full time, says Bitcoin’s “the most fascinating thing” she’s watched.

The cryptocurrency joins an exclusive club that includes Apple and Microsoft.

Mainstream banks may offer a layer of legitimacy to cryptocurrency that is appealing to big institutional investors.

Bitcoin spiked 14% and appeared to briefly hit a new all-time high. Shares of Tesla moved higher as well.