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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Bruce Fenton on Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat

Bitcoiner and Chainstone Labs CEO Bruce Fenton discusses running for the Republican nomination for New Hampshire’s seat in the U.S. Senate and the role of crypto in his campaign. Plus, outlook for CBDCs.

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Bitcoin Rebounds Past $21K

As bitcoin gains ground above $21,000, QCP Capital co-founder & Chief Investment Officer Darius Sit discusses the potential factors driving BTC’s price higher, citing “reduced fear in the market.” Plus, Three Arrows Capital’s (3AC) contagion effect.

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Nic Carter and the True Meaning of Bitcoin Maximalism

Crypto analyst and venture investor Nic Carter clashed with bitcoin maximalists after he announced an equity investment in multi-chain start up “Dynamic.” “The Hash” squad discusses the ongoing fight and whether it could signal the end of bitcoin maximalism as an ideology.

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BitFlyer Exec on Crypto Adoption, Regulatory Environment in Japan

BitFlyer Global Head of Sales & Trading Takaaki Kato discusses his outlook for bitcoin and the state of crypto in Japan, sharing insights into the country’s market sentiment, retail buying activity, regulation and new inflationary environment.

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Bitcoin Hovers Over $20K as Fed Sees 'More Restrictive' Policy Possible

The Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc LoPresti discusses his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin hovers slightly above the key $20,000 support level and the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes reveal "more restrictive" policy is likely if inflation fails to come down. Plus, outlook for crypto regulation.

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Vauld Buyout Talks; Celsius Fights Against Bankruptcy

Vauld in buyout talks with Nexo. Voyager Digital files for bankruptcy. Celsius community pushes on with short squeeze amid ongoing bankruptcy concerns. Bank of England calls for greater crypto regulation. “Wolf of Wall Street” says Bitcoin investments will be profitable in three to five years.

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CFTC Charges Mirror Trading International With $1.7B Fraud

In one of the biggest scams in bitcoin’s history, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has charged South Africa-based bitcoin pool operator Mirror Trading International with $1.7 billion fraud. CoinDesk’s Danny Nelson dives into the details of this case, touching on the timing of the charges and possible restitution for its victims.

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