Cryptocurrency

The N.C. House recently passed a bill to allow the state treasurer to invest a portion of state pension funds in cryptocurrency and other digital assets. First-term Rep. Mike Schietzelt, R-Wake, made the case for the bill on the House floor.

Treasurer Brad Briner told a legislative committee that the state's retirement funds have had a faulty investment strategy in recent years. Here's how he wants to fix it.

North Carolina could add bitcoin and other cryptocurrency into its state investment portfolio under a bill moving in the state House this week. Advocates, including the new House speaker, think it could improve returns for the state pension fund.

One of the state’s only cryptocurrency mining operations is located a few miles outside Murphy at North Carolina’s far-western tip. And it’s driving the locals crazy.

The House Ethics Committee has told departing U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina to pay over $14,000 to charity. The committee determined Cawthorn financially benefited while purchasing a cryptocurrency that he was promoting and violated conflict of interest rules.

Two major data breaches in North Carolina have come to light in the past week. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, Mecklenburg County revealed hackers broke into 48…

Two major data breaches in North Carolina have come to light in the past week. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, Mecklenburg County revealed hackers broke into 48…

If you have never heard of a “Bitcoin,” you are not alone. Even though the digital currency continues to get a lot of attention around the world, it’s…