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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Regulación

Organismo de control de El Salvador investigará las compras de bitcoin y cajeros automáticos

El Tribunal de Cuentas recibió el 10 de septiembre una denuncia de la organización regional de derechos humanos y transparencia Cristosal.

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El Salvador Watchdog to Investigate Government Bitcoin Purchases, ATMs

The Court of Accounts in El Salvador received a complaint on Sept. 10 from the regional human rights and transparency organization Cristosal over the government’s handling of bitcoin purchases and subsequent crypto ATMs. The public management watchdog will investigate the complaint.

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Black Friday for Korean Exchanges, E-CNY Launch in Final Stretch

South Korea crypto exchanges face strict new regulations in just seven days. E-CNY launch in final stretch. On the ground in El Salvador as bitcoin is put to the test. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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BTC Large Transactions Volume Hits 2-Year High

Blockchain metrics show bitcoin’s latest breakout above key resistance is back by renewed interest from large investors. The so-called “large transaction volume” has hit a two-year high of over 10 billion BTC in bitcoin terms. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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MidChains CEO on UAE’s Crypto Landscape

As of this February, cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ether, and stablecoin tether have been accepted as a form of payment at the KIKLABB free trade zone in Mina Rashid, Dubai, which became the first UAE government to officially embrace bitcoin.

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XBTO CEO: Bitcoin ‘Absolutely’ Going Up From Here

Amid an ongoing trend of "whales" or large BTC holders accumulating their positions, Philippe Bekhazi, founder and CEO of institutional crypto and liquidity provider XBTO Group, discusses the bullish short-term outlook for bitcoin. Plus, insights into XBTO's partnership with Inter Miami CF, institutional interest in altcoins, crypto regulations, and more.

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Ray Dalio: If Bitcoin Is Really Successful, Regulators Will ‘Kill It’

“The Hash” panel discusses their reactions to Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio’s assessment of bitcoin, who said regulators would ultimately take control of the cryptocurrency if it achieves mainstream success. “The bitcoin revolution is because we finally have a money that can’t be shut down,” host Naomi Brockwell said. Could bitcoin ever be completely “killed?”

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Golden Cross Appears in BTC Chart, Confirming Bullish Trend

New data reveals bitcoin has formed a golden cross on its daily price chart, a rare but closely tracked pattern that generally occurs when an asset is on an upswing. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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JST Capital Co-Founder on Embracing Bitcoin's Volatility

Scott Freeman, a partner and co-founder of crypto services firm JST Capital based in the U.S. and Singapore, discusses his crypto markets assessment and outlook, explaining why he likes volatility. "The more volatility, generally, the better we do in the markets," Freeman said, although he claims bitcoin's current rangebound nature is challenging the volatility strategy. Plus, his take on Solana, DeFi landscape, crypto regulation, and more.

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