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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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New Senate Proposal Could Give CFTC Crypto Oversight

The U.S. Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry is set to introduce a bill Wednesday allowing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “exclusive jurisdiction” over digital commodities. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what to expect.

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What to Make of Bitcoin's Latest Rally

Bitcoin rallied coming off extremely oversold conditions, according to data analytics firm Glassnode. Is it a bear market relief rally or the start of a sustained bullish charge? Plus, insights into movement on bitcoin's active addresses and block size as "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Miami Mayor on Crypto Market Downturn, New Initiative to Launch 5,000 ETH NFTs

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Bitcoin, Ether Slip as Risk Sentiment Wanes Amid Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit

The crypto market wilted as geopolitical tensions zapped investor risk appetite and excitement around Ethereum’s merge began to deflate. As Ether overtook the options market for the first time, Quantfury Head of Markets Daniel Muvdi predicts that ether has the potential to eventually “flip bitcoin in market cap.”

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Flippening Ahead?; NFT Sales Fall Again

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Bitcoin Heading for Biggest Monthly Gain Since October

Bitcoin is heading for its biggest monthly gain since October, increasing roughly 19% in July. CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun breaks down the Chart of the Day and explains how bitcoin is reacting to recession concerns in the wake of fresh economic data.

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Will U.S. Recession Woes Impact Price of Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is flirting with $24,000 amid rising inflation and recession concerns. CoinDesk markets reporter Helene Braun joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain how politicians are defining a recession in this current economic environment. Plus, a closer look at how the Federal Reserve is impacting the crypto market.

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Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of July Jobs Report

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