Bitcoin

Bitcoin is de pionier van blockchains en cryptocurrencies, geïntroduceerd in een white paper uitgebracht in 2008 door een schijnbaar pseudoniem persoon of groep personen bekend als Satoshi Nakamoto. Het document beschreef een peer-to-peer methode voor het overmaken van geld zonder gebruik te maken van financiële instellingen. De cryptocurrency bekend als bitcoin of BTC debuteerde in 2009. Transacties worden vastgelegd op een openbaar grootboek (een blockchain) door entiteiten bekend als miners die deelnemen aan een proces genaamd proof-of-work. Mijnwerkers worden hiervoor beloond met nieuw geminte bitcoin. Sommige voorstanders zien BTC als een alternatief voor fiatvaluta's en als een bescherming tegen inflatie. Bitcoin heeft de creatie van talrijke andere cryptocurrencies en blockchainprojecten geïnspireerd.

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Will Bitcoin Bounce Back to $50K Soon?

The price of bitcoin has been volatile, but Galen Moore, CoinDesk's director of data and indexes, is seeing reasons to be hopeful for a price correction. Moore joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss what he sees in the data trends and what we can expect to see for bitcoin's price in the near and medium terms.

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Securitize Launching Two New Crypto Yield Funds

Security token platform Securitize is launching two crypto yield funds Wednesday that will allow institutional investors to gain access to bitcoin and USDC. Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, explains how the funds will work. Plus, his thoughts on how yield funds could be offered to retail investors.

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MicroStrategy's Saylor Details Meeting Where Bitcoin Mining Council Formed With Musk, Miners

During a keynote interview at Consensus 2021, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor explains the goals for the Bitcoin Mining Council and responds to criticism surrounding the meeting.

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Michael Saylor Demystifies 'Secret Meeting' with Musk and Miners

Crypto Twitter is up in arms about Michael Saylor and Elon Musk's recent meeting with bitcoin miners. During his Consensus 2021 keynote interview Tuesday, the MicroStrategy CEO pushed back against accusations of a secretive cabal and explained the new Bitcoin Mining Council's sustainability goals.

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Bitwise: Volatility is Here to Stay, And That's What Makes Bitcoin 'Compelling'

This month's volatility comes as quite a shock for many new bitcoin investors, but Teddy Fusaro of Bitwise sees crypto's volatility as a feature, not a bug. Fusaro joins "First Mover" to share his thoughts on whether we're still in a bull market, the future of mainstream crypto investing, and more.

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Marty Bent Asks ‘Why Does Bitcoin Get Picked On?’

During a panel at Consensus 2021, co-founder of Great American Mining and host of “Tales from the Crypt” podcast Marty Bent discusses the misinformed reputation bitcoin miners have with regard to energy consumption.

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Bitcoin Paychecks? Staff at a Dutch Dominos Franchise Now Have the Option

The biggest Dutch Domino's franchise is offering to pay its employees partially in bitcoin. Is the move a marketing stunt or a sign that bitcoin payments could potentially become more mainstream? "The Hash" panel debates.

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Ray Dalio Admits Having 'Some' Bitcoin: Why it Matters

Ray Dalio made headlines Monday when he admitted he has some bitcoin during his keynote address at Consensus 2021. "The Hash" panel breaks down the significance of the billionaire hedge fund manager's remarks as he said he'd rather have bitcoin than a U.S. bond.

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Rumi Morales: Despite Dips, No 'Existential Question' on Bitcoin's Staying Power

Bitcoin's recent volatility has been nerve-racking for many investors, especially newcomers to the crypto markets, but crypto investor and thought leader Rumi Morales isn't worried. She's been around for many of bitcoin's ups and downs and thinks the most recent dip isn't concerning. Morales joins "First Mover" to share her outlook on the crypto markets.

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Ray Dalio Says He Has ‘Some Bitcoin’

Ray Dalio who runs Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, sees an inflationary future where “cash is trash,” and he’d “rather have bitcoin than a bond.”

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