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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 Up After A Week of 'Duds'
Bitcoin's price fell this week and remains hovering at around $52K: why? "All About Bitcoin's" Week-in-Review panel discusses this week's biggest bitcoin news, including stimulus checks, large transfers of bitcoin into cold storage and the impact of $6B in options expiring.
You Can Buy a Tesla with Bitcoin, But It's Not Easy
Tesla is accepting bitcoin payments for its electric vehicles, but it's turning out to be more of a hassle than expected. "The Hash" panel discusses the fine print, as well as the pros and cons of paying with bitcoin.
Is Hawaii on Its Way to Becoming a Crypto Paradise?
Hawaii's lawmakers have traditionally been tough on crypto, but is the tide beginning to turn in bitcoin's favor? "Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson talks to Sean Cover, founder of the Honolulu Bitcoin Meetup group to discuss the growing crypto community in the Aloha State.
Meet the Lawmaker Trying to Make Hawaii a Crypto-Friendly State
Bitcoin isn't banned in Hawaii, but especially tough regulations make it difficult for crypto firms and exchanges to do business there. On this week's episode of "Community Crypto," Isaiah Jackson talks to State Legislator Patrick Branco, who is trying to change Hawaii's laws and help the state say "aloha" to bitcoin.
$6B in Bitcoin Options Are Set to Expire Friday. Here's What You Need to Know.
Bitcoin investors are awaiting the outcome of a record $6B in options set to expire Friday. Shaun Fernando of Derebit breaks down the bitcoin options market and what Friday's options expiration could mean for the wider crypto economy.
Record $6B in Bitcoin Options Set to Expire: A Look at the Options Data for April
With a record $6B in options set to expire, bitcoin traders are betting on whether BTC will settle above $80K by April’s end or fall to the “max pain” point of $44K. SFOX’s Jack Finio weighs in on bitcoin metrics to watch. Plus, will pandemic recovery bring inflation?
Investing Giant Ray Dalio Says ‘Good Probability’ Bitcoin Will Eventually Be ‘Outlawed’
Ray Dalio, billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, said in a recent interview with Yahoo! Finance that there is a “good probability” governments will eventually outlaw bitcoin, citing the gold bans in the 1930s as precedent. Is bitcoin too big to ban?
Reasons for a Sudden Drop in Bitcoin’s Price; What’s Next
Bitcoin’s price fell about 10% with $6B in options set to expire tomorrow. Edward Woodford of Zero Hash analyzes the crypto markets, what might have been behind the BTC drop and how low it might go. Plus, a discussion of the future of IRS regulations on the crypto industry.
Bitcoin vs. Penny Stocks: How Do They Compare?
Many crypto investors seek to capitalize on bitcoin’s volatility, but how does BTC compare to another volatile asset: penny stocks? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore with data comparing their price performance and volatility. Plus, the results of a Deutsche Bank survey showing respondents with a mostly bearish bitcoin outlook.
Elon Musk Says You Can Buy Teslas With Bitcoin Now
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweets consumers can now buy Teslas using bitcoin. "The Hash" panel unpacks the pros and cons, what Tesla plans to do with the bitcoin and the revelation that Tesla is operating Bitcoin nodes.