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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President Bukele Confirms El Salvador Will Not Require Bitcoin Acceptance

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele confirmed the use of bitcoin as legal tender would not be mandatory. In contrast to the original Bitcoin Law, the government will not force any of the nation’s residents to receive it as a form of payment.

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What Drove Bitcoin Over $50K?, 'Golden Rules' for Financial Advisors

Onramp Invest CEO Tyrone Ross dives into crypto markets, sharing his thoughts on what drove bitcoin through the psychological $50K barrier. An investment advisor focused on digital assets, Ross also has advice for other financial advisors whose clients are interested in cryptocurrencies.

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Blockstream CEO on Mining in North America, Plans for the $210M Raise

Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, the latest crypto company to become a unicorn, shares the Bitcoin infrastructure firm’s plans for spending its new $210 million raise and thoughts on possible changes in crypto mining.

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BitGo CEO Talks Bitcoin, Crypto Regulation, WBTC

Over the past 30 days, bitcoin is up about 40%, trading at just below $50,000, although it is likely to face resistance towards the $55,000 mark. Mike Belshe, CEO of crypto custodian BitGo, discusses the potential catalyst for the rally and how much of the current regulatory environment has to do with the crypto markets. Plus, his outlook on the growth of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC). 

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Upbit Submits Compliance Report, China’s E-CNY Trials Broaden

South Korea’s Upbit first to submit a compliance report to the Financial Intelligence Unit. Crypto market on a roll as Bitcoin breaks US$50,000 mark, and China’s e-CNY trials continue to broaden. 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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Bitcoin Breaks $48K for First Time Since May

Bitcoin is up 6% over the last 24 hours and has broken the $48,000 mark for the first time since May. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses this watershed moment, Bitcoin's Lightning Network passing new milestones, the potential impact of the global Blockstream Satellite network on mining, and Japan's Liquid Global exchange hack.

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Bitcoin Breaks $48K, But Why Is the Number of Active BTC Addresses Remaining Stagnant Since Spring 2020?

Bitcoin's price is at its highest level in a month. Yet, it hasn’t been met by a significant increase in active bitcoin addresses, which remain more or less around levels from the spring of 2020. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Second-Largest US Mortgage Lender UWM Plans to Accept Bitcoin Payments

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), America's second largest mortgage lender, reportedly plans to accept cryptocurrency payments later this year in an apparent first for the U.S. mortgage industry. "The Hash" team discusses the pros and cons of paying down a mortgage with crypto, and the possible use cases of bitcoin as collateral for mortgages and loans.

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Top NBA Draft Pick Cade Cunningham Signs Sponsorship Deal With BlockFi

Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with crypto lending firm BlockFi that will see the up-and-coming Pistons point guard receive his signing bonus in bitcoin. "The Hash" squad discusses the industry implications for the ongoing trend of top-drafted athletes forging early-career within the digital assets industry.

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Messari CEO Ryan Selkis on Bitcoin, Stablecoins and Crypto Regulation

Bitcoin is down about 1.3% over the past 24 hours. The next support is seen at the $42,000 breakout level, which could stabilize the pullback. Messari Founder and CEO Ryan Selkis discusses his positive analysis and outlook for bitcoin, explaining why he’s a “perma-bull.”

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