Bitcoin

Bitcoin è il pioniere delle blockchain e delle criptovalute, introdotto in un Libro bianco pubblicato nel 2008da una persona o un gruppo di persone apparentemente pseudonimo noto comeSatoshi Nakamoto. Il documento descriveva un metodo peer-to-peer per trasferire denaro senza l'uso di istituzioni finanziarie. La Criptovaluta nota come Bitcoin o BTCha debuttato nel 2009. Le transazioni vengono registrate su un registro pubblico (uncatena di blocchi) da entità note comeminatoriche si impegnano in un processo chiamatoprova di lavoro. I minatori vengono ricompensati per averlo fatto ottenendo Bitcoin appena coniati. Alcuni sostenitori vedono BTC come un'alternativa alle valute legali e una copertura contro l'inflazione. Bitcoin ha ispirato la creazione di numerose altre criptovalute e progetti blockchain.

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S&P Goes Live With Bitcoin, Ethereum Crypto Indexes

Index provider S&P Dow Jones has launched its first three cryptocurrency indexes, competing against existing indexes from Bloomberg and Galaxy. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for bitcoin and ether and whether or not an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is on the horizon.

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BTC Approaching $60K Resistance

Simplify Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager Michael Green discusses the outlook for ETH and BTC and the possibility of a "flipping" as ether challenges bitcoin’s dominance. Plus, his reactions to Charlie Munger’s and Bill Maher’s criticisms of crypto and how to manage crypto portfolios.

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‘In Praise of Bitcoin’ Essay Author on Bitcoin

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Bitcoin’s Resistance Zone

Bitcoin held $56K support over the weekend and is now inching toward $60K resistance. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bill Maher Slams Bitcoin: Financially Out of Touch or Just Dark Comedy?

Comedian Bill Maher called bitcoin “an environment-destroying Ponzi scheme” on his talk show “Real Time” last week. Maher’s comments illustrate a lack of understanding about cryptocurrency, but is he just being a contrarian to make the headlines? “The Hash” panel debates.

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Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger Calls Bitcoin 'Disgusting'

Charlie Munger has not been shy about his dislike of crypto. Still, at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting, the 97-year old attacked bitcoin, calling it "disgusting" and "contrary to the interests of human civilization." "The Hash" panel breaks down Munger's comments and what they say about the relevance of investment giants in the DeFi age. Plus, a comparison of the performance of bitcoin vs. Berkshire Hathaway.

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What’s Going On With The SEC’s Review of Bitcoin ETF Applications?

Today marks the official deadline for the SEC to make an initial decision regarding the VanEck bitcoin ETF. As expected, the SEC has pushed back the decision until June. CoinDesk’s Nik De discusses what’s behind the delays and when the SEC will likely reach a decision.

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Being Paid in Bitcoin: Are We Really There Yet?

Earlier this week, NFL player Sean Culkin announced that he would be converting his entire 2021 salary into bitcoin, but is this a feasible option for other people?

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Options Contract Expiries Seem to Be Tied to Price Spikes

Data suggests that the expiration of monthly options contracts seems to be tied to bullish short-term moves. In this Chart of the Day segment, "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee reviews what analysts think might happen if the pattern continues.

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How Will Traditional Banks Fare in the New Digital Economy?

As the economy transitions away from a traditional banking structure to a digital, decentralized structure, what will happen to the banks? Former Wall Street exec Bill Powers shares his thoughts and discusses his transition to Arca, his price predictions for bitcoin, and whether predictions of coming inflation will impact the crypto markets.

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