Bitcoin tops $50k for first time. The big Texan chill heats up the oil market. Hong Kong eases restrictions as Covid cases drop.

Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 6:46 p.m.

Julia Chatterley is live from New York. Here are the top business news stories today!\n\nBitcoin breakthrough! The cryptocurrency tops $50k for first time. Winter warmer - the big Texan chill heats up the oil market. Restrictions relaxed - Hong Kong eases limitations as cases of Covid fall to single digits.\n\nIt\u2019s Tuesday, let\u2019s make a move.\nTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices