Italy heads into a new lockdown. Bitcoin soars past $60,000. The movie industry prepares for the Oscars.

Published: March 15, 2021, 5:37 p.m.

Alison Kosik is live from New York. Here are the top business news stories today!\n\nCovid concerns - Italy heads into a new lockdown and cases climb in Hong Kong. Bitcoin bounce! Bitcoin soars past $60,000 only to sell-off sharply. Nomination time - after a year of radical upheaval, the movie industry prepares for the Oscars.\n\nIt\u2019s Monday, 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