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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Videos

Crypto Volatility Returns; Big Names Investing in Blockchain

Bitcoin and ether hit by inflation concerns. Number of USDC exchange deposits hits 16-month low. Top names invest $6 billion in blockchain despite market wobbles. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

¿Puede Ethereum luchar contra el amplio intento de censura de Estados Unidos?

En un mundo donde los usuarios de Ethereum no quieren ser censurados, puede haber una manera de contraatacar.

Ethereum Community vs. Financial Censorship (K. Mitch Hodge/Unsplash)

Markets

Resumen del mercado: el precio de Bitcoin se desploma debido a las preocupaciones sobre la inflación global

La caída de los Precios de criptomonedas parece estar relacionada con los malos datos de inflación en Alemania

Bitcoin has been in the red all day. (CoinDesk and Highcharts.com)

Videos

Bitcoin Extends 6-Day Losing Streak, Price Plunges

Bitcoin is slumping for the sixth consecutive day, seeing its biggest plunge in two months. “All About Bitcoin” host Lawrence Lewitinn breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Markets

Bitcoin cae a mínimo en dos meses y frustra expectativas de recuperación

La criptomoneda líder por capitalización de mercado descendió a su nivel más bajo desde el 27 de julio durante la madrugada del viernes.

El precio de BTC tocó un mínimo desde el 27 de julio. (Shutterstock)

Markets

First Mover Americas: El miedo regresa a los Cripto a medida que Bitcoin se hunde más en 2 meses

Los últimos movimientos de precios en los Mercados de Cripto en contexto para el 19 de agosto de 2022.

The price of BTC sank 9.3% on Friday. (Jason Blackeye/Unsplash)

Videos

How the Upcoming Merge Will Impact Ether’s Price

QCP Capital Co-Founder and CIO Darius Sit join “Community Crypto” to discuss the upcoming merge’s impact on ether (ETH) as “open interest in ethereum options has far surpassed bitcoin.” Plus, his advice on trading if the merge does not go smoothly.

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Videos

Ethereum Merge: Educational Curve and Potential Risks

Ethereum is expected to move from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake in September, reducing energy consumption by 99.95%. Vega blockchain researcher Klaus Kursawe shares insights on how to navigate through the educational curve. Plus, advice from Prysmatic Labs Co-founder Preston Vanloon and QCP Capital Co-Founder Darius Sit on avoiding the potential risks if the merge goes south.

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