From crypto to COVID-19, it's been an unusual year for Wall St | Business Insider

From crypto to COVID-19, it's been an unusual year for Wall Street — and Insider has been there every step of the way to chronicle the ups and downs.

Wall Street leaders called for workers to return to the office after the vaccines were rolled out. But Wall Street moms —in dire need of a break — expressed hope that hybrid schedules would continue.

Young people have also seen workplace tensions over 7 p.m. drinks and midday jogs, as they say they just want to see the sun once in a while. 

The so-called "meme stock" revolution continues to impact how some short sellers, who bet on stock declines, do business. It's also changed how some companies interact with Wall Street. 

And along the way we introduced readers to the industry's most riveting rising stars.

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