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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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‘Massive Opportunity’ for Bitcoin Ahead?

Bitcoin is stabilizing as short-term momentum improves following last week’s massive sell-off. Anastasia Amoroso, Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital Network, discusses her analysis and outlook for bitcoin’s next move, explaining where she sees “massive opportunity” in the future.

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Is Bitcoin's Immediate Bullish Outlook Weakening?

According to Coinbase Institutional, bitcoin's immediate bullish outlook has weakened. Courtesy of last week's slide, the cryptocurrency could consolidate between $44,000 and $48,000 for the time being. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Thomas Lee: 'Bitcoin Can Easily Get to $100K Before Year End'

Thomas Lee, a managing partner for Fundstrat Global Advisors, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin as he maintains it could "easily get to $100,000 before year end." Plus, his insights into the potential impact of the Fed's policy on the crypto markets, broad institutional exposure in digital assets, El Salvador's Bitcoin Law, regulation fears, and bitcoin as the world's reserve currency.

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Kevin O’Leary: US Regulators Unlikely to Approve Bitcoin ETF; Excited About NFTs, DeFi

“Shark Tank” star, entrepreneur, and O’Shares chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “All About Bitcoin” live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York to discuss why he’s “more excited about NFTs than anything else.”

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Why is Bitcoin Pulling Back?

Osprey Funds founder and CEO Greg King analyzes the crypto markets and his outlook as bitcoin continues to fade after last week’s sell-off from the $52,000 resistance level, and the upside appears to be limited given signs of slowing momentum.

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Anthony Scaramucci Maintains $100K BTC Prediction

Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and the SALT Conference, joins "First Mover" live from the conference to discuss crypto's role in the event and what he hopes to achieve. ​He also shares insights into launching a new Algorand fund and "Flatter," a platform for NFT art, collectibles, and experiences. Plus, his take on institutional activity in crypto, his bullish outlook for bitcoin, and El Salvador's Bitcoin Law.

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Week Ahead: What’s Next for El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law With Lightning Network Playing Big Role

CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses what’s to come next week in the world of bitcoin as the price of BTC consolidates and El Salvador has officially rolled out its Bitcoin Law with the Lightning Network playing a critical role.

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What Caused This Week's Flash Crash?

The Week in Review panel for "All About Bitcoin" discusses the potential catalyst for this week's crypto markets flash crash. Plus, taking a look at this past week's stories making waves in the cryptocurrency space: BTC mining difficulty is recovering, node adoption for Taproot has gone over 50%, and the SEC is cracking down on Coinbase.

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El Salvador Already Bought 550 BTC

El Salvador is on a bitcoin buying spree, having purchased 550 BTC as the Central American country’s bitcoin law went into effect Tuesday, officially adopting bitcoin as legal tender. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law and Impact on Remittances

El Salvador’s new bitcoin wallets could cost money services providers like Western Union and MoneyGram $400 million a year in commissions for remittances, according to CNBC. “The Hash” panel discusses the potential impact of El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption on its remittance payments and the country’s wider economy.

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