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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
Bitcoin's Seesaw Ride Following Yellen's Interest Rate Comments
Yesterday, bitcoin and the stock market fell following comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about the possibility of raising interest rates. Later, Yellen walked back her remarks, and bitcoin, apparently responding, bounced. "All About Bitcoin's" host Christine Lee looks at the price fluctuations in the Chart of the Day.
Yellen Tones Down Rate Hike Comments; Hints at US Crypto Regulatory Framework Need
During a Wall Street Journal event Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen clarified her previous comments on inflation, saying she’s “not predicting or recommending” rate hikes. BTC has bounced back nearly 7% in the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin Coming to 300M Checking Accounts This Year
Digital asset firm NYDIG is partnering with FIS to enable hundreds of U.S. banks to offer customers the ability to buy, sell and hold bitcoin. Will this move finally bring bitcoin to the masses? “The Hash” panel’s Will Foxley calls it “some of the biggest news of the year.”
What the New S&P Dow Jones Crypto Indexes Represent for the Financial Industry
The S&P Dow Jones Indices launched its first three cryptocurrency indexes to add more visibility to bitcoin and ether data for crypto-hungry Wall Street traders, but what do the new indexes measure, and what do they represent for the financial industry?
Bitcoin, Ether and Even Dogecoin Examples of ‘Super Healthy’ Crypto Industry
Bloq Chairman and Vesper Co-founder Matthew Roszak talks about the “insane” DOGE rally, how it exemplifies the power of crypto networks, and what he sees as evidence of a “super healthy” crypto industry. Plus, breaking down Vesper’s collaboration with Chainlink to develop an oracle for DeFi’s most cited metric: Total Value Locked.
Bitcoin Taproot Speedy Trial: What Happens Next?
The Speedy Trial activation of Taproot, an update to the Bitcoin network which aims to make it more scalable and private, will not get the support needed from miners. CoinDesk Director of Research Noelle Acheson discusses what happens next.
Breaking Down Dow Jones’ Bitcoin Index
For today’s Chart of the Day, “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the data from the bitcoin index newly launched by S&P Dow Jones.
Reasons for Ether’s Rally as Bitcoin Retreats
Quantum Economics Founder and CEO Mati Greenspan discusses the possible forces driving ETH’s record rally and reacts to talk of the potential, eventual "flippening." Plus, his near-term and long-term bitcoin analysis.
S&P Goes Live With Bitcoin, Ethereum Crypto Indexes
Index provider S&P Dow Jones has launched its first three cryptocurrency indexes, competing against existing indexes from Bloomberg and Galaxy. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for bitcoin and ether and whether or not an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is on the horizon.
BTC Approaching $60K Resistance
Simplify Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager Michael Green discusses the outlook for ETH and BTC and the possibility of a "flipping" as ether challenges bitcoin’s dominance. Plus, his reactions to Charlie Munger’s and Bill Maher’s criticisms of crypto and how to manage crypto portfolios.