Bitcoin

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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Tech

Bitcoin Core Developer Pieter Wuille Scales Back His Maintenance Role

Peter Wuille has surrendered his maintenance permissions but will continue contributing to various Bitcoin projects.

Bitcoin Core Developer Pieter Wuille (Everpedia.org)

Videos

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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Videos

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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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Climbs Above $21K for First Time in a Week

BTC’s gains tracked equity markets, which also rose in Thursday trading; most ether stakers are “underwater,” a Glassnode report says.

Ether stakers are “underwater,” according to a Glassnode report. (Unsplash)

Videos

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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Markets

First Mover Americas: ETH Climbs 4% as Traders Are Optimistic About Upcoming Merge

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 7, 2022.

The Merge might be helping push ETH's price higher. (Mint Images/Getty images)

Videos

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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Markets

Euro’s Fall Toward $1 Parity: What It Means for Crypto

The 1-to-1 exchange rate may add bearish pressures around bitcoin and inject volatility into euro-pegged stablecoins.

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Markets

Crypto Winter Has Arrived. Here’s How Advisors Can Help

A chill has descended on the world of crypto. Are you ready?

El invierno cripto cambió la composición de los participantes de la industria. (Monicore/Pixabay)

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