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Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.

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CoinFund President on Crypto Mainstream Adoption, Goldman Sachs and FTX Collaboration

CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin trades below $40,000 after a 5% decline. Perkins addresses positive factors hitting the crypto industry, noting favorable sentiment among policymakers and increasing institutional interest. This comes as Goldman Sachs and FTX executives meet in the Bahamas to discuss further collaboration. Plus, a conversation on the proof-of-work debate and the derivatives market. 

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Chainalysis: Bitcoin Less Than 25% of All Cryptocurrencies Stolen by DPRK

Bitcoin accounts for less than a quarter of all cryptocurrencies stolen by North Korea, according to Chainalysis. This comes in light of North Korea’s recent hack of $625 million from Axie Infinity’s Ronin network. How does the security of the Bitcoin blockchain compare with its competitors? “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci on the Future of Bitcoin

Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and the SALT Conference, joins “All About Bitcoin” live from Crypto Bahamas to discuss the future of bitcoin, his firm’s investments, Twitter accepting Musk’s $44 billion deal and more.

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Fidelity Will Offer Bitcoin Inclusion in its 401(k) Accounts

U.S.-based financial services firm Fidelity Investments will allow investors to put bitcoin (BTC) into their 401(k) retirement savings accounts later this year, bringing crypto exposure to traditional investors. “The Hash” group discusses the impact this could have on crypto-native firms like NYDIG and Coinbase, bitcoin’s use case as an inflation hedge and best practices for investing in crypto. 

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‘Death Cross’ on the Horizon for BTC?

Bitcoin’s bear market might have plenty of steam left as technical analysis indicates an impending “death cross,” when the 50-candle simple moving average crosses below the 200-candle simple moving average. Plus, comparisons with BTC price action from mid-November 2018 and mid-December 2014 as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

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BTC Slips Below $40K, Musk Confirms Twitter Acquisition

Dexterity Capital Managing Partner Michael Safai shares his bitcoin price outlook as it slips below $40,000 alongside the global equities markets. Plus, why Safai is optimistic about certain altcoins like Monero and Luna, and comments on Elon Musk reaching a deal with Twitter to purchase the platform for $44 billion. 

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How THNDR Games Is Bring Play-to-Earn to Bitcoin

THNDR Games CEO & Co-founder Desiree Dickerson discusses building play-to-earn games like SATSSS and Thunder Bay on the Bitcoin blockchain using the layer 2 Lightning Network. Dickerson explains the emphasis on mobile gaming for mass adoption and why the company has seen sizable popularity in Central and South American markets. 

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