Bitcoin

Bitcoin es el pionero de las cadenas de bloques y las criptomonedas, introducido en un Libro blanco publicado en 2008por una persona o grupo de personas aparentemente seudónimas conocidas comoSatoshi NakamotoEl documento describía un método peer-to-peer para transferir dinero sin recurrir a instituciones financieras. La Criptomonedas conocida como Bitcoin o BTCdebutó en 2009. Las transacciones se registran en un libro público (uncadena de bloques) por entidades conocidas comominerosque participan en el proceso llamadoprueba de trabajoLos mineros reciben una recompensa por ello, obteniendo Bitcoin recién acuñados. Algunos defensores consideran a BTC como una alternativa a las monedas fiduciarias y una protección contra la inflación. Bitcoin ha inspirado la creación de numerosas otras criptomonedas y proyectos blockchain.

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What Square’s Expansion Means for Traditional Banking and Crypto World

Jack Dorsey’s Square, the point-of-sale (POS) payment processor and the parent company of Cash App has agreed to acquire installment-payment firm Afterpay for $29 billion in the push to offer cheaper, more responsible transactions. This comes on the heels of Cash App’s bitcoin revenue rising 200% in Q2 to $55 million.

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Bitcoin Logs Biggest Weekly Price Gain in 3 Months as Illiquid Supply Hits Record High

Bitcoin posted its steepest weekly gain in three months last week, and blockchain data hinting at renewed supply-side weakness indicates further advances may be in the offing. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitmain, ISW Holdings to Launch Crypto Mining Operation in Georgia

Irene Gao of Bitmain, a leading Chinese crypto mining firm and mining hardware producer, discusses the company's new venture: a crypto hosting and mining operation in Georgia in partnership with ISW Holdings. This comes as Beijing continues its tough stance on crypto. Plus, her take on the potential impact of the U.S. Senate's proposed $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on the mining community.

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Bitcoin’s Next Move After Breaking $42K

Bitcoin buyers are taking profits after a rally toward $42,000 over the weekend. OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya discusses what he saw as the potential catalyst for the price bounce and why he believes this signals a return of positive momentum this month.

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FTX, MLB Announce $100K Giveaway in Bitcoin or Cash

Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX and the Major League Baseball (MLB) are now giving away $100K worth of bitcoin.

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Arca Launches First Actively Managed Income Fund in the Digital Assets Space

Jeff Dorman, CIO of California fund manager Arca, discusses where bitcoin is headed next after it broke $42K over the weekend, as U.S. lawmakers introduce two bills in what may be the most sweeping legislation yet to regulate the crypto markets. Plus, Arca launches “Arca Digital Yield Fund," the first actively managed income fund in the digital asset space.

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Lightning Labs CTO ‘Roasbeef’ on the Purpose and Progress of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has reached a new milestone, exceeding 2,000 BTC. Referred to as a “second layer” system, it is designed to reduce the time and fees to send bitcoin during periods of high network traffic.

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Where People Prefer to Trade BTC

Bitcoin outflows are greater on exchanges that primarily trade crypto-only pairs than those with fiat markets, suggesting a shift in where people prefer to trade. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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What Drove This Week’s Bitcoin Rebound?

Bitcoin’s price is up about 23% over the past week and is on course for its 10-day winning streak, the longest since October 2015. CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun and George Kaloudis review the recent events that could have brought BTC to this point.

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The Future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network

Lightning Labs co-founder and CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun, also known on social media as “Roasbeef,” discusses the future of bitcoin and the Lightning Network, which some hail as the most important project for the most crucial asset in the digital asset space. Plus, his take on DeFi on the Bitcoin blockchain.

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