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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Crypto Adoption Shifts to Emerging Markets as China, US Drop in Chainalysis Global Rankings

Most bitcoin is traded on exchanges with central order books, but some are traded peer-to-peer (P2P). A new Chainalysis chart reveals smaller, emerging markets outside the U.S. and China are growing faster in crypto trading activity by this measure relative to what can be seen in the world's two largest crypto markets. CoinDesk's Galen Moore breaks down the Chart of the Day. 

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Chainalysis Exec on Why Emerging Markets Are Top of the 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Ranking

Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis has released its 2021 global crypto adoption index, an ​annual report on bitcoin adoption by country worldwide. Kimberly Grauer, Chainalysis Director of Research, breaks down this year’s findings and what they suggest about the global state of crypto and emerging markets.

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Blockstream Raises $210M, Acquires Mining Chip Manufacturer Spondoolies

Canadian bitcoin technology company Blockstream is valued at $3.2 billion following a $210 million Series B raise, which will fund an expansion into manufacturing specialized mining chips (ASICs). The firm has also acquired Israeli bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Spondoolies.

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Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Buys Another $177M of Bitcoin

Business analytics software provider MicroStrategy has repurchased bitcoin after a brief lull, adding another 3,907 BTC worth about $177 million ​to its vast trove of the original cryptocurrency totaling 108,992 BTC. "The Hash" squad discusses the outlook for Michael Saylor's company as it continues to establish itself as the industry's premier bitcoin institutional holding firm.

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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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