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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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Craig Wright Demands Access to $110K BTC He Claims Were Stolen From Him
CoinDesk tech reporter Colin Harper untangles the recent demands made by Craig Wright that Bitcoin developers give him access to a wallet involved in the infamous hack of Mt. Gox. Will Wright get access to the stolen funds?
A Rewards App Brings Bitcoin to Online Shoppers
Lolli is a rewards app that pays shoppers in BTC. Lolli CEO Alex Adelman joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss how the program works, what data it collects on its users and whether the e-commerce startup will issue rewards in other cryptocurrencies.
In Nigeria, One Bitcoin Can Cost $68K: Here’s Why
“The Hash” panel discusses bitcoin cost discrepancies in the global crypto marketplace.
Square and MicroStrategy Buy Even More Bitcoin
MicroStrategy bets another $1 billion on bitcoin and Square buys an additional $170 million. “The Hash” panel explains why this matters.
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Is Not for Spending, It’s for Saving
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor said that bitcoin is for saving as a 10-year investment. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the ongoing debate regarding the use cases for the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency.
LMAX Group CEO: Bitcoin Pullback No Reason to Panic
LMAX Group CEO David Mercer discusses bitcoin’s pullback and how far he thinks it could go.
Crypto Volatility in Focus as Bitcoin and Ether Retreat from Records
Bitcoin and ether prices retreat after reaching record highs over the weekend. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the asset's historic volatility and whether wild price swings are here to stay.
Will Bitcoin Replace the Dollar as the Global Reserve Currency?
A Washington Post op-ed says that bitcoin is unlikely to ever dethrone the dollar as the world's global reserve currency, citing the asset's volatility and limited supply. "The Hash" panel debates.
Bitcoin Breaks $55K; Will the Rally Continue?
A big week for bitcoin, culminating in BTC reaching a $1T market cap. "All About Bitcoin's" panel reviews the week's events that helped bring BTC to this point, and discusses JPMorgan's bearish bitcoin report.
When Will the Price of Bitcoin Correct?
Following a week of record-setting highs, is bitcoin due for a correction? CoinDesk's Brad Keoun weighs in.