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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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Bitcoin Slips From All-Time High

Amar Gautam, founder and CEO of crypto trading data platform Hyperlinq, discusses what to make of this week’s crypto market activity as bitcoin retreats from its all-time high. Plus, insights into the potential impact of bitcoin futures ETFs on BTC price, altcoins, buying opportunities in DeFi, and crypto regulation.

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Valkyrie CEO on Launching Second US Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BTF’

Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy Fund, the second bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S., is set to start trading Friday on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol “BTF.” Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares insights into the launch, explaining the difference between BTF and its competitors.

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Australia Looks to Regulate Crypto

Australia’s Senate Select Committee delivers report on fintech regulation. CoinUnited sees enthusiastic response to Bitcoin ATMs in Hong Kong. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Total Crypto Market Cap Surpassed $2.7T For the First Time

Amid bitcoin's rally to a new all-time high Wednesday just under $67,000, the market capitalization for all cryptocurrencies has pushed to a new record of $2.7 trillion. What does that mean for crypto and finance? "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Tumbles in Quick Retreat From All-Time High

Joe DiPasquale, CEO of crypto hedge fund BitBull Capital, discusses what to make of bitcoin's biggest price pullback in almost a month in a sharp retreat just a day after reaching a new all-time high price near $67,000. Plus, his views on buying opportunities to watch, bitcoin futures ETFs, areas of investment interest for BitBull, and price predictions.

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Apifiny Debuts Instant Transfers for Institutional Crypto Traders

Digital asset marketplace Apifiny is debuting instant transfers of funds for institutional crypto traders Thursday between different crypto exchanges. CEO Haohan Xu discusses insights into the launch, end of year forecast for bitcoin’s price, and advice for investing in bitcoin futures ETFs amid volatility.

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