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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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person



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El Salvador’s Ambassador to US on Central American Country’s Bitcoin Ambitions

Milena Mayorga, Ambassador of El Salvador to the U.S., discusses El Salvador’s bitcoin ambitions following President Nayib Bukele’s plans for the world’s first “Bitcoin City”– a low-tax, net-zero municipality financed primarily by a $1 billion bitcoin bond listed on Bitfinex.

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El Salvador Wants to Build ‘Bitcoin City’ With Major Tax Incentives

El Salvador, the only country where bitcoin is a legal tender, is going to build an entire city based on the largest cryptocurrency by market value. “Bitcoin City” will have no income, property, capital gains or payroll taxes.

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Is There a Bullish Breakout Ahead for Bitcoin?

Needham & Co. Vice President John Todaro discusses his positive assessment of the crypto markets despite continuing to see red over the past week. “We’re still ​in a bullish macro set up here for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies more broadly,” Todaro said. “We do have around $100K bitcoin [price target] in Q1 2022.”

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Bitcoin Still Trading in Bullish Channel Despite Price Support Break

New data reveals bitcoin’s broader outlook remains constructive despite the recent pullback. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap fell below its support level of $57,653, the Oct. 23 low, which has paved the way for a deeper pullback. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Why Are Crypto Markets Pulling Back?

Bitcoin, ether, and the wider crypto markets continue their recent downward trend, but what's behind the dip? Fairlead Strategies Technical Analyst Katie Stockton shares insights into the key support and resistance levels to watch for signs of a bullish breakout, along with short-term and long-term price targets.

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El Salvador's Bitcoin Bond Specifications

New data shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reveals his plans to issue a $1 billion “Bitcoin Bond” with a 10-year maturity on the Liquid Network. Half of the money raised will be used to purchase bitcoin, and the rest will fund construction of a new ”Bitcoin City” along the Gulf of Fonseca near a volcano. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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