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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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