TNB Tech Minute: Bitcoin Surges Above $85,000
Sep 21, 2026 · 2m
Summary
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by a quarter point, pushing rates up over 30% since August. Markets watch a planned Trump-Xi summit for potential trade de-escalation. Coinbase now allows users to request shares in upcoming IPOs, starting with Aura, as it expands beyond crypto. Meanwhile, CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are suing the Trump administration after being barred from the White House, citing First Amendment violations.
Topics discussed
IBM AI integration in HR and business operations
Bitcoin surges above $85,000 to 8-month high
Investor outlook on Trump-Xi summit and trade tensions
Coinbase allows users to request IPO shares
News outlets sue Trump administration over press access
Escalating clashes between Trump and media
IBM AI reducing costs and freeing strategic hours
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