Crude-oil prices climbed on Wednesday, building on gains from earlier in the week as traders assessed fresh supply data while monitoring geopolitical developments on several fronts.

With bitcoin touching all-time highs again, investors are more confident that the latest bull run will be more sustainable compared to previous cycles, with subdued volatility as the crypto industry matures with increased institutional adoption. 

Former Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh, under consideration for Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is known as a critic of both the Fed and protectionism.