Nancy Marshall-Genzer

It's only available for cash-paying patients.

But insurance doesn't cover some things like obesity and fertility drugs.

It's not clear what kind of impact TrumpRx will have.

Some drug manufacturers already offer a discount to cash-paying customers, and some of these medications are already available as cheaper generics.

I'm Nancy Marshall-Genzer for Marketplace.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were supposed to be a safe haven investors turn to during turbulent times.

But instead, traders are flocking to old standbys like gold.

Crypto also hasn't taken hold as a currency used to buy and sell things.

So crypto trades remain speculative, more like a gamble.

And they have competition from sports gambling platforms and prediction gambling sites.

Some crypto traders were also spooked by the downturn in tech stocks.

All kinds of cryptocurrencies are cratering.

Alternatives to Bitcoin like Ether and Solana are also hitting lows.

I'm Nancy Marshall-Genzer for Marketplace.

The Small Business Administration says a popular loan program will now only be open to firms owned by U.S.

citizens or nationals whose principal residence is in the U.S.

or its territories.

This program doesn't lend money directly to businesses.

It provides loan guarantees to lenders.

And the loans are usually cheaper than traditional borrowing.