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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.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
JPMorgan Launches In-House Bitcoin Fund for Private Bank Clients
Mega-bank JPMorgan has started pitching an in-house bitcoin fund to its Private Bank clients in partnership with NYDIG for the first time this week.
Key Levels to Watch for Bitcoin After Pulling Back from $40K
Fairlead Strategies Technical Analyst Katie Stockton breaks down an Ichimoku Cloud chart to discuss levels to watch for bitcoin prices as the top cryptocurrency by market value is down 5% over the past week. Plus, her price projections on ether as Ethereum's highly-anticipated London hard fork nears.
Crypto Firms Took 6% of Global Venture Capital Funding in First Half of 2021
According to CoinDesk Research, an immense amount of capital is pouring into crypto companies through venture capital funds or direct investment. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Valkyrie Exec: SEC Chair Gensler Signals ‘Positive’ Pathway for a Bitcoin ETF
Sean Rooney, Head of Research at asset management firm Valkyrie, discusses his reading of Gensler’s remarks at the Aspen Security Forum as “positive for the possibility of a Bitcoin ETF.”
Institutional Interest in Crypto Is Picking Up
CoinDesk Data and Indexes Director Galen Moore discusses institutional activity in the crypto markets in light of new data revealing global venture capital funding is pouring into digital assets. “Institutional interest is picking up, but the challenges, both regulatory and fiduciary with direct investment into bitcoin or other cryptos, are noted,” Moore said.
Russia’s Financial Monitoring Agency Will Pay $200K for Crypto Transaction Surveillance
Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s agency for preventing crime financing and money laundering, will pay 14.7 million Russian rubles ($200,000) for a proprietary bitcoin transaction tool that helps identify crypto users and see if they are involved in criminal activities. "The Hash" squad discusses the local and international implications for Russia finally dabbling into the transaction monitoring space after three years in the making.
Upgrade CEO on Credit Card’s Latest Trend: Crypto Rewards
Renaud Laplanche, CEO of neobank Upgrade, breaks down the nuts and bolts of the latest credit card trend: crypto rewards. Upgrade is launching a new version of its Upgrade card that pays cardholders 1.5% in bitcoin for purchases.
What Does Last Week’s Steep Drop in Bitcoin’s Balance on Exchanges Really Mean?
The amount of bitcoin being held across all exchanges fell sharply last week to about 4%, a sign that was usually taken as a bullish signal for bitcoin based on past experience. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Pantera Capital CEO: Bitcoin Could Hit $700K in 10 Years
Dan Morehead, CEO of asset management company Pantera Capital, whose bitcoin fund is up over 48,000% since inception, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin as he predicts the cryptocurrency could hit $700,000 in the next 10 years.
What Square’s Expansion Means for Traditional Banking and Crypto World
Jack Dorsey’s Square, the point-of-sale (POS) payment processor and the parent company of Cash App has agreed to acquire installment-payment firm Afterpay for $29 billion in the push to offer cheaper, more responsible transactions. This comes on the heels of Cash App’s bitcoin revenue rising 200% in Q2 to $55 million.