Bitcoin traded above $100,000 for the first time, powered by a wave of investors betting that President-elect Donald Trump will turn U.S. government policy into an engine of growth for crypto. The world’s largest digital currency has staged an extraordinary rally since Election Day, surging more than 40% in just four weeks and setting one record after another. During the campaign, Trump dropped his earlier skepticism of bitcoin and promised to “end Joe Biden’s war on crypto.” Reporter: Alexander Osipovich Host/Producer: @jacob.ohara Producer: Owen Tucker-Smith 📷: Getty Images, Bloomberg News, Reuters, Zuma Press #bitcoin #crypto #trump #wsj

Indigenous Māori lawmakers in New Zealand staged a haka performance in response to a proposed law that would redefine the nation’s founding agreement between the Māori and the British Crown, the AP reports. #maori #worldnews #wsj

Treasurys are selling off, as a second Trump presidency is set to increase deficits. WSJ's Heard on the Street editor Aaron Back explains why it looks like investors aren't that worried about a federal debt crisis. #election2024 #politics #investors #economy #investing #wsj

The sudden disappearance of China’s foreign minister, Qin Gang, in 2023 remains one of the most intriguing political mysteries since Xi Jinping came to power in late 2012. Lingling Wei—with The Journal podcast team—investigated, uncovering one of the most important stories of her entire career. To hear all of her reporting, listen to “The Missing Minister” anywhere you listen to podcasts. Host/Reporters: Lingling Wei, Kate Linebaugh Producer: @juliamunslow 📷: Reuters, AP, AFP (2) #china #worldnews #wsj

Like so many millennials, I started saving for retirement late, and catching up hasn’t been easy. Host/Columnist: Will Flannigan Producer: @Jacob Ohara   #retirement #personalfinance #savings #millennial #money #wsj

A risky style of trading is sweeping brokerage accounts and social media, driven by amateur traders who call themselves “degens” and pile into longshot trades. Host/Reporter: @hannahmiao and @Gunjan Banerji Producers: @Jacob Ohara @Julia Munslow #degenerates #degens #stockmarket #trading #stocks #investing #wsj #wallstreetjournal #thewallstreetjournal 

Follow the mountains and sunshine for the best job markets in America.  Several Mountain West and Sunbelt cities bucked the trend in a year marked by layoffs in the technology, manufacturing and financial sectors. Workers flocked to these areas for their plentiful job opportunities, wage growth, affordability and recreational offerings.  Reporters: Angel Au-Yeung and Tom Corrigan Producer/Graphics: Siemond Chan 📸: Getty Images #jobs #jobmarket #economy #wsj #wallstreetjournal #thewallstreetjournal

Caitlin Clark going No. 1 in the WNBA draft was a foregone conclusion long before she was selected with the first pick by the Indiana Fever on Monday night. But for much of America, it still delivered one major surprise. Her salary is what?! Sports fans and the general public, many of whom aren’t familiar with the salary structure of the 28-year-old league, were stunned at the idea that the new face of women’s basketball is now making the same amount as a junior accountant. Reporter/host: Rachel Bachman Producer: @Jacob Ohara 📷: Reuters, Getty Images #caitlinclark #indianafever #basketball #wnba #wsj #wallstreetjournal #thewallstreetjournal

Beijing authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding Chinese runner He Jie's victory at the Beijing Marathon. Footage of the race's finish appears to show three runners slowing down to allow him to win. Producer: Derek Cai and Josh Loock Visuals: CCTV, China News #running #beijing #beijingmarathon #wsj #thewallstreetjournal #wallstreetjournal

What happens to all the loose change we throw out? WSJ reporter Oyin Adedoyin went to a waste management facility to see what happens to the quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies that get tossed. Reporter/Host: Oyin Adedoyin Producers: @Julia Munslow, @Jacob Ohara #money #coins #personalfinance #recycling #trash #wsj #wallstreetjournal #thewallstreetjournal