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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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Titan Investment: 'Bitcoin's $60K-$100K Run Will Be Moved by Retail'

Following the activation of Bitcoin's long-awaited Taproot upgrade, Gritt Trakulhoon, an analyst at Titan, discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook. "Right now, you can see that the run from $30K to $60K for bitcoin was .. moved by institutions," Trakulhoon said. "I believe $60K to $100K will be moved by retail."

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Taproot Goes Live, Hong Kong Crypto Kidnap

Chinese official expelled over crypto mining. Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade goes live. Hong Kong police make arrests after crypto kidnapping. 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’s Long-Anticipated Taproot Upgrade Now Activated

Taproot, the long-anticipated Bitcoin upgrade, activated Sunday at block 709,632, opening the door for developers to integrate new features that will improve privacy, scalability, and security on the network. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin explains how it works and the new features this upgrade could bring to the network.

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Rapper Money Man Becomes the First Artist to Receive Advances in Bitcoin

Atlanta-based multi-platinum rapper and entrepreneur Money Man has become the first artist to receive advances in bitcoin. Music label Empire paid its first artist advance in BTC to Money Man worth $1 million through Square's Cash App. Money Man, along with Empire CEO and founder Ghazi, share their insights.

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Makara CEO: Bitcoin's Pullback a 'Natural, Healthy Movement in the Market'

Jesse Proudman, CEO of crypto investment advisor Makara, discusses his bitcoin analysis as it retreats from an all-time-high near $69,000. The pullback is a "natural, healthy movement in the market as we continue to move up," Proudman said. Plus, his views on bitcoin as an inflation hedge, buying trends to watch among investors, and reactions to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's crypto ambitions for the city.

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Bitcoin and Stock Markets Demonstrate Stronger Positive Price Correlation Amid Inflation Fear

The closing price of the U.S. stock indexes, alongside bitcoin and ether over seven days, reveals the bearish reaction to rising inflation. The 90-day correlation between bitcoin and the S&P 500 has increased from around zero in June to about 0.3% now, representing a slightly positive price relationship. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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