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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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Valkyrie Launches ETF to Track Bitcoin Balance Sheet Stocks

Crypto manager Valkyrie has launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF). Balance Sheet Opportunities ETF, trading as VBB on Nasdaq, ​invests in companies with big bitcoin bags, but steers clear of bitcoin futures, sticking only to equities that invest in the coin. Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares insights into the ETF and hopes for a bitcoin spot ETF in the U.S.

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Crypto Traders Laying Low While Fed Ponders

The crypto market extended its losses Wednesday as investors closely monitor the Fed's upcoming decision on raising interest rates next year. Edan Yago, lead contributor at bitcoin-focused DeFi platform Sovryn, discusses his view of bitcoin and DeFi. "The big picture of bitcoin hasn't changed," Yago said. "Inflation is still necessary to continue ... [but] there's been something of a pullback as the market waits to see what's happening."

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Institutional Bitcoin Broker NYDIG Valued at $7B After Whopping $1B Funding Round

NYDIG, which offers bitcoin trading and custody, has raised $1 billion that will value the firm at over $7 billion. “The Hash” hosts discuss what could be the largest funding round in crypto history as NYDIG moves to expand bitcoin’s reach into every industry potentially.

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Should You Get Your Paycheck Through Bitcoin’s Lightning Network?

Bitwage, a payroll processor that uses Bitcoin’s “layer 2” scaling solution, the Lightning Network, processed the world’s first salary payment via Lightning last week. Bitwage co-founder and CEO Jonathan Chester shares insights into how it all works and who’s using the service.

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Fear and Greed Index Signals ‘Extreme Fear’ as Fed Meeting Looms

The Fear and Greed Index, a tool used by some investors to gauge the market, has now signaled “extreme fear” for almost one month straight. Bitcoin was lower as the market prepares for this week’s Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to slow down its money printer.

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Why Bitcoin Is ‘In a Great Moment’ Despite Tumbling Ahead of Fed Meeting

Marcelo Sampaio, CEO & co-founder of crypto asset manager Hashdex, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin despite investor jitters growing over the upcoming Fed decision on combating inflation. Plus, the state of crypto in Latin America and thoughts on stablecoins following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing.

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Should You Buy the Dip in Bitcoin?

Bullish sentiment is beginning to fade for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, but should you buy the dip, or is it sell-off season?

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Could Crypto Retreat Further Amid US Inflationary Woes?

Bitcoin and the wider crypto markets continue to drift lower despite bullish signals including rising inflation. Wave Financial’s Justin Chuh discusses the potential reasons behind the sea of red and how long the ongoing sell-offs could last. Plus, how the Fed’s announcement of quicker tapering of its bond buying program could affect price movements.

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Bitcoin Exchange Outflows Resume as Stock Markets Get Over Fed Jitters

New blockchain data tracked by Glassnode shows crypto investors appear to have resumed bitcoin accumulation, a sign they expect the price to rise. This comes after U.S. stock markets overcame concerns about the economy to post their strongest gains in 10 months last week. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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