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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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How and Where Did Paul Tudor Jones Make His Bitcoin Bets
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Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Launches Bitcoin Volatility Index
Panama-based Deribit has launched a new bitcoin volatility index called DVOL, aimed at helping traders assess the market's mood. Deribit CEO John Jansen discusses the company's plans for DVOL and more broadly, Deribit.
CME Group to Launch Micro Bitcoin Futures in May
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Grayscale to Convert Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to ETF When Permissible
Grayscale says it is "100% committed" to converting its flagship grayscale bitcoin trust (GBTC) into an exchange traded fund. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein weighs in.
Key Takeaways from CoinDesk Q1 Crypto Report
CoinDesk Managing Director of Research Noelle Acheson discusses the main bitcoin findings from CoinDesk’s quarterly review of crypto developments in the first quarter of 2021.
Chart of the Day: BTC Volume Growth Slowing Down
In today’s “Chart of the Day,” “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down data from Skew and the CoinDesk quarterly crypto report that shows institutional growth into bitcoin starting to slow down.
MicroStrategy Adds Another $15M of Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet
MicroStrategy bought $15M more in bitcoin and now holds approximately 91,500 bitcoins in its treasury. How does MicroStrategy’s latest buy play into the wider trend of institutional bitcoin investments? “The Hash” panel debates.
Buying Crypto on PayPal: Some Important Things to Keep in Mind
PayPal is rolling out a crypto checkout service in the United States, making it possible to pay merchants with bitcoin after purchasing BTC on the platform. CoinDesk’s Learn Editor Ollie Leech joins “All About Bitcoin” to review PayPal crypto services and how they compare to crypto exchanges.
How NFTs, DeFi and Institutional Investment Are Impacting Bitcoin
Rich Rosenblum of GSR joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss developments making waves in the crypto markets, including NFTs, DeFi and the most recent influx of institutional investors. Plus, he makes an eye-popping bitcoin price prediction.
Morgan Stanley Approves Bitcoin Exposure for Select Mutual Funds
Morgan Stanley is the latest institution embracing crypto with the approval of bitcoin exposure for a handful of mutual funds. "The Hash" panel discusses the importance of banks gaining exposure to bitcoin and how this will impact the wider crypto ecosystem.