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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.
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Busan Plans Digital Asset Exchange, Tencent Launches Digital IOUs
The Korean city of Busan plans a digital asset exchange. Bitcoin mining difficulty on the increase. Tencent launches a digital IOU platform. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Bitcoin Falls Under $40K Resistance Level as Buyers Take Profits
Bitcoin traded sideways Thursday as buyers appeared to be exhausted near the $40K resistance level. The cryptocurrency is up about 23% over the past week, a gain driven by improving sentiment and short covering. Jesse Proudman, co-founder and CEO of crypto robo-advisor Makara, discusses the outlook for bitcoin as the current rally takes a breather.
Bitcoin Struggling to Notch 9-Day Winning Streak. What’s Next?
Bitcoin has notched an eight-day winning streak that has taken the price to above $40K, but will this rally continue? Quantum Economics founder and CEO Mati Greenspan shares his data analysis that reveals bitcoin’s possible trajectory.
Bitcoin Poised for Longest Winning Streak Since October 2015
Bitcoin is on an eight-day winning streak, taking the price from $30K to above $40K over the past eight days. If bitcoin ends a ninth day in the green, it would be BTC’s longest winning streak since October 2015. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Could Bitcoin Drop Below $30K?
Despite bitcoin's price jumping over $40K this week, the highest it's been since June 16, the cryptocurrency remains rangebound between $28K-$43K. GSR Markets co-founder and president Rich Rosenblum shares his bitcoin price assessment, noting a positive outlook. "I think it's solidified its place here," Rosenblum said. "It's unlikely we're going to see below $30K over the summer."
Market Cap of USDC Growing Faster Than Tether
Half of the trades in and out of bitcoin are done with Tether, the dominant stablecoin and third-largest cryptocurrency with a $64 billion market cap. Yet, Coin Metrics reveals the market cap of stablecoin USDC is growing faster than that of USDT. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Does Tether Pose Systemic Risk to Crypto Markets?
CoinDesk Data and Indexes Director Galen Moore discusses his stablecoin Tether (USDT) assessment and its impact on bitcoin amid the cryptocurrency being subject to increased scrutiny by U.S. regulators. “The question of Tether’s ability to maintain its peg to the dollar is a systemic question,” Moore said.
Bitcoin Rewards Site Lolli Raises $10M, Eyes Gaming Sector for Growth
Bitcoin rewards company Lolli raised $10 million in its latest funding round. Social media influencers Logan Paul, Chantel Jeffries and Sway House also participated in the Series A round. Lolli plans to be more active in the gaming community. "The Hash" panel digs into the world of crypto influencers and their potential role in driving mainstream blockchain adoption.
Why Is Bitcoin's Price Rising?
Henry Elder, Head of Treasury and Wealth Management at Wave Financial, discusses the potential reasons behind bitcoin's bounce and the outlook for the cryptocurrency as it returns near $40K resistance. Plus, bitcoin's correlation to the altcoin markets and traditional capital markets and whether institutional interest in bitcoin has subsided.
Bitcoin Retreats After Touching $40K as Amazon Denies Rumors Over Bitcoin Adoption
On the heels of Amazon denying plans to accept bitcoin payments by the end of the year, BTC is in pullback mode after approaching $40K Monday. Michael McGuire, CEO of digital asset exchange Symbridge, discusses what to make of the apparent upswing and volatility. Plus, how SEC Chair Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's letter due Wednesday might have a dampening effect on the crypto markets.