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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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Institutions Are Buying the Dip
“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down data that shows large investors remain confident of bitcoin’s long-term prospects and continue to accumulate coins during price pullbacks.
Key Takeaways From This Past Week's Crypto Plunge
“All About Bitcoin's” Week in Review panel on what to make of this past week’s surging trading volumes and exchange disruptions in the midst of significant markets sell-offs. Plus, reactions to Elon Musk’s comments about the "need" for the Lightning network to scale Bitcoin and China’s crypto crackdown.
Bitcoin Price: Still Room to Fall?
“All About Bitcoin” Week in Review panel on the way ahead for the crypto markets and whether or not bitcoin has further room to fall.
Going Green? More Crypto Companies Move to Offset Carbon Emissions
Crypto exchanges BitMEX and FTX are the latest companies taking a closer look at their environmental footprint. “The Hash” panel considers the importance of prominent crypto players committing to becoming more carbon neutral in the midst of ongoing climate controversies swirling around crypto.
Bitcoin’s Recent Sell-Off Nothing New
Bitcoin’s sell-off in recent days may be a rude awakening for newcomers in the digital asset space, but it’s hardly anything new. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the data from Visual Capitalist that shows bitcoin’s historical corrections from all-time highs.
Crypto Chaos Continues; Mass BTC Liquidations in Exchanges Across Asia
The Asian crypto markets continued to struggle as investors turned towards stablecoins to minimize losses. Mass BTC long positions were liquidated across exchanges in Asia, but Singapore-based Bybit tells us that the numbers don’t tell the full story. Meanwhile, decentralized finance lending protocol Maple Finance brings DeFi to institutions.
Crypto Markets Beginning to Bounce Back After Thursdays Sell-Off
Bitcoin has begun its climb out of Wednesday's bottom of $31K, but many in the crypto sphere are still trying to wrap their heads around what caused the big drop. GlobalBlock's Head of Trading Matt Whitlock joins "First Mover" to share his takeaways from the past few days and his outlook for ether and the altcoin market.
What's Next After Bitcoin's Wild Ride?
Bitcoin is recovering to above $39K after a wild day in trading, touching below $30K in session lows. Matt Weller, the Global Head of Market Research at Forex.com, shares his analysis on the market pullback, the benefits of flushing leverage from the markets and bitcoin outlook.
Bitcoin Trading Frenzy: Market Volume Spikes as Traders Look for Signs of Direction
Crypto exchanges are struggling to keep up Wednesday as traders rush to change their holding positions amid market volatility. CoinDesk's Galen Moore joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the surge in trading volumes amid the wild sessions for BTC, ETH and altcoins.
BlockFi Botches Promo With Outsized Bitcoin Reward Payments
What could go wrong in a promotional crypto giveaway? Crypto lender BlockFi has reportedly been trying to reverse the excessive amounts of bitcoins sent by mistake to user accounts. “The Hash” team unpacks BlockFi’s bitcoin promo gone awry and why this will be a continuing story to watch.