Bitcoin

Bitcoin è il pioniere delle blockchain e delle criptovalute, introdotto in un Libro bianco pubblicato nel 2008da una persona o un gruppo di persone apparentemente pseudonimo noto comeSatoshi Nakamoto. Il documento descriveva un metodo peer-to-peer per trasferire denaro senza l'uso di istituzioni finanziarie. La Criptovaluta nota come Bitcoin o BTCha debuttato nel 2009. Le transazioni vengono registrate su un registro pubblico (uncatena di blocchi) da entità note comeminatoriche si impegnano in un processo chiamatoprova di lavoro. I minatori vengono ricompensati per averlo fatto ottenendo Bitcoin appena coniati. Alcuni sostenitori vedono BTC come un'alternativa alle valute legali e una copertura contro l'inflazione. Bitcoin ha ispirato la creazione di numerose altre criptovalute e progetti blockchain.

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The 101 Before You Invest in Bitcoin or Ethereum

For crypto-curious investors looking to buy bitcoin or ether for the first time, there are a few things to consider before buying. "The Hash" panel gives a shoutout to CoinDesk's Christine Kim's important report and also share their own tips about risks and red flags when first getting into crypto.

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Will the NFT Craze Impact Bitcoin?

It's been a big week for Bitcoin. BTC's price continues to rise and NFTs took the crypto world by storm with the digital artist Beeple's record-breaking sale of an NFT for $69 million. Will the NFT boom eventually have an impact on bitcoin?

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Are People Going to Spend Their Stimulus Checks on Bitcoin?

Some of President Joe Biden's $1.9T in stimulus is set to start hitting bank accounts next week. According to Galen Moore, a Coinbase analysis after the first round of stimulus checks showed a "suspiciously high number of bitcoin buys were taking place in the exact amount of the standard stimulus check." Will this drive the price of bitcoin up next week? Plus, the latest in the Taproot project.

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Bond Yields Are Rising; Here's What That Means for Bitcoin

Bond yields are surging, reaching their highest point in more than a year. Why are investors worried and what does this mean for bitcoin? "The Hash" panel debates.

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Will Central Banks Invest in Bitcoin?

Crypto trader and economist Alex Kruger weighs in on the near- and long-term future of the crypto markets, including whether or not central banks will invest in bitcoin. “Once the mainstream market accepts bitcoin as an alternative to gold, it becomes unavoidable,” Kruger said.

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Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading Is Expanding Across the Developing World

Bitcoin might be seen as more of an asset class in the Western world, but in countries like Nigeria it is becoming the currency of choice for day-to-day commerce.

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Be Aware: Crypto Scam Apps Are Lurking in App Stores

There are a ton of scam crypto apps lurking on the Apple and Google app stores that are stealing users’ money and information by imitating legitimate wallets. “The Hash” panel discusses CoinDesk reporters Ben Powers and Colin Harper’s deep dive investigation.

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Battle Continues on How Mt. Gox Is Going to Repay Users for Lost Crypto Funds

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has proposed an alternative rehabilitation plan to the existing push for a class-action lawsuit against the collapsed crypto exchange. “The Hash” panel debates how Karpeles’ plan could shake out and whether it will bring the Mt. Gox fiasco to a close.

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Crypto Company Bakkt Awarded Coveted BitLicense

Bakkt, the bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, has been awarded a BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services that allows virtual currency activities. “The Hash” panel discusses what Bakkt might have planned for its new BitLicense.

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Binance CEO: 'From My Perspective, We're Still in the Dip'

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest Binance news. Why the push into DeFi with the "smart chain" exchange? Plus, CZ shares his insights on current market trends including the NFT boom, the rising price of BTC, Coinbase's valuation and whether he plans to take Binance public.

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