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Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Popped Today

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is once again trading above $100,000, which is a critical psychological level for traders. As of 3 p.m. ET, in the past 24 hours alone, Bitcoin is up 5.3%, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has jumped 5.2%, and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is up 7.9%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced this morning the closely watched Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up 2.7% from a year ago, 0.1% higher than in October, but in line with estimates.

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Play Raises Questions About Nasdaq 100 Inclusion

(Bloomberg) -- Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Inc. checks all the boxes for inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 Index, a development that would trigger purchases of the shares by the $451 billion worth of exchange-traded funds around the world that directly track the benchmark.Most Read from BloombergBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersHong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese InfluxAmerican Institute of Architects CEO ResignsCity Hall Is HiringCloud Computing Tax Threatens Chi

Oil Gains on Potential Tighter Russian Sanctions, Algo Buying

(Bloomberg) -- Oil rose on the possibility of tighter sanctions on Russian crude, and algorithmic buying activity extended gains after US inventory data kept prices above a key technical floor. Most Read from BloombergBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersHong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese InfluxAmerican Institute of Architects CEO ResignsCity Hall Is HiringCloud Computing Tax Threatens Chicago’s Silicon Valley DreamWest Texas Intermediate climbed 2.5% to settle ab