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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Markets

Do Cryptocurrencies Have a Dirty Little ESG Secret?

There’s a common argument that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are environmentally dirty – but that’s not necessarily true. Advisors need to be aware that the worlds of ESG and crypto are continuing to intersect in new ways.

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Markets

Why Bitcoin’s Volatility Is a Feature, Not a Bug

Many investors see bitcoin’s price volatility as problematic, but it’s actually beneficial.

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Finance

El Salvador ‘Buys the Dip,’ Acquires 420 Additional Bitcoin

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said in a series of tweets, “It was a long wait, but worth it. We just bought the dip!”

El Salvador Pres. Nayib Bukele

Markets

Shiba Inu Jumps 70% to Surpass Market Value of Robinhood – Where It’s Not (Yet) Listed

The “dogecoin killer” now has a market value of more than $39 billion; HOOD’s market cap is at $29 billion.

A Shiba inu, the dog breed that inspired both DOGE and SHIB, is getting a ride in cryptocurrency markets. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips Below $60K as ETF Enthusiasm Fades

“We may see significant price erosion,” said one trader.

Bitcoin support and resistance levels (CoinDesk, TradingView)

Videos

Valkyrie Exec on Filing to Offer Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF

Only days after launching one of the only bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) to make it past U.S. regulators, Valkyrie Investments filed Tuesday to offer a 1.25x leveraged bitcoin futures ETF to U.S. investors. Valkyrie's Head of Research Sean Rooney shares insights into the launch and the SEC's stance on crypto regulation. Plus, why he predicts bitcoin could breach $100K by year's end.

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Volt Equity CEO on Launching Bitcoin ETF ‘BTCR’ on New York Stock Exchange

Volt Equity’s bitcoin-focused stock ETF is launching on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) tomorrow under the ticker symbol “BTCR.” Volt Equity CEO Tad Park shares insights into The Volt Crypto Industry Revolution and Tech ETF, discussing whether U.S. regulators are loosening their grip on financial products related to bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Dips Below $59K as Leverage Ratio, SHIB Rally Signal Excess Speculation

Bitcoin is trending down amid signs of excess leverage and greed in the market. CoinDesk 20 data shows BTC is down 12% from last week's record high of $66,975. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Finance

From Pancake Batter to Bitcoin Mining: Struggling Businesses Try 2017-Style Pivots

Crypto mining is becoming so profitable, companies without any exposure to the sector are jumping in, reviving a trend from the last bull market.

REMIX: Ditching its original product – premixed pancake and waffle batter in pressurized cans – Nate’s Food has leased Bitmain S-17 bitcoin miners. (Photo: USDA)

Markets

It’s BITO vs. GBTC vs. BTC as Bitcoin ETF Wars Heat Up

Grayscale reiterated its confidence that a “spot ETF” will eventually win approval, even as some analysts argue that market signals suggest otherwise.

The battle of the ETFs is heating up – and it's only just begun. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, modified by CoinDesk)

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