Bitcoin

Bitcoin es el pionero de las cadenas de bloques y las criptomonedas, introducido en un Libro blanco publicado en 2008por una persona o grupo de personas aparentemente seudónimas conocidas comoSatoshi NakamotoEl documento describía un método peer-to-peer para transferir dinero sin recurrir a instituciones financieras. La Criptomonedas conocida como Bitcoin o BTCdebutó en 2009. Las transacciones se registran en un libro público (uncadena de bloques) por entidades conocidas comominerosque participan en el proceso llamadoprueba de trabajoLos mineros reciben una recompensa por ello, obteniendo Bitcoin recién acuñados. Algunos defensores consideran a BTC como una alternativa a las monedas fiduciarias y una protección contra la inflación. Bitcoin ha inspirado la creación de numerosas otras criptomonedas y proyectos blockchain.

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BlackRock to Offer Crypto Services

In a recent letter to shareholders, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink disclosed that the asset manager is exploring digital currency services for clients as the war in Ukraine pushes some countries to reassess fiat currency dependencies. “The Hash” hosts discuss the increasing institutionalization of bitcoin.

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Por qué el debate sobre la minería de Bitcoin es tan disfuncional

La especialización es necesaria, pero los bitcoiners y los mineros deben Aprende a escucharse unos a otros, dice Will Foxley, director de contenido de Compass Mining.

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Bitcoin Breaks $43K Despite Powell's Call for New Regulations on Crypto

Marc Lopresti, The Strategic Funds' managing director, discusses the recent upswing in the crypto markets amid Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s statements on a digital dollar and Terra Luna’s purchase of $125 million worth of bitcoin. Plus, a conversation about investor interest in various altcoins like Solana, AVAX, and ether, and traditional finance’s ongoing effort to enter the DeFi space.

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¿Qué significa adoptar verdaderamente Bitcoin?

El nivel real de adopción de Bitcoin es mucho menor de lo que mucha gente piensa, y eso significa que su potencial alcista es mucho mayor.

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Bitcoin as an Economic Lifeline Amid Russia-Ukraine War

Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein explains the crucial role of cryptocurrency in the Ukraine war as displaced Ukrainians turn to digital assets for storage of funds.

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BTC Correlation to the S&P 500 Hitting 17-Month High

The debate over bitcoin's value as a digital gold safe haven asset or a risky investment is heating up. As BTC's sensitivity to stock markets increases, concerns that the Federal Reserve's aggressive tightening plans may tip the U.S. economy into recession rise. Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Volatility Could Rise Despite Low Volume

CoinDesk Markets Reporter Damanick Dantes shares insights on BTC’s current price action, highlighting an increasing resemblance to risk asset behavior as bitcoin becomes more sensitive to equities. Plus, a conversation about the potential of volatility increase and bitcoin’s support and resistance levels.

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Bitcoin Volatility Could Rise Despite Low Volume

CoinDesk Markets Reporter Damanick Dantes shares insights on BTC’s current price action, highlighting an increasing resemblance to risk asset behavior as bitcoin becomes more sensitive to equities. Plus, a conversation about the potential of volatility increase and bitcoin’s support and resistance levels.

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New York State Assembly Committee Moves Forward With Bitcoin Mining Ban

The Environmental Conservation Committee of the New York State Assembly voted in favor of a bill that would ban proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining for two years due to energy consumption concerns. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growing politicization of bitcoin and possible ways for the mining industry to respond.

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