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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El Salvador's Bitcoin Bond Specifications

New data shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reveals his plans to issue a $1 billion “Bitcoin Bond” with a 10-year maturity on the Liquid Network. Half of the money raised will be used to purchase bitcoin, and the rest will fund construction of a new ”Bitcoin City” along the Gulf of Fonseca near a volcano. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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El Salvador to Raise $1B via 10-Yr 'Bitcoin Bond' in Partnership With Blockstream

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced he would create an entire new city based on bitcoin and also issue a $1 billion "bitcoin bond" with Blockstream. Yet, bitcoin's price has since retreated and is down over 5% on the day. "What Bitcoin Did" Host Peter McCormack discusses his thoughts on the bitcoin bonds and why he's "not surprised" that "Bitcoin City" did not boost BTC's price.

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Bitcoin Struggles at $60K Resistance, Support Above $53K

BitBull Capital CEO Joe DiPasquale discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as upsides look limited for bitcoin around the $60,000 resistance level. Plus, his reactions to El Salvador's "Bitcoin City" announcement and U.S. President Joe Biden nominating Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chairman for a second term.

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El Salvador to Create ‘Bitcoin City,’ Use $500M of Planned $1B Bond Offering to Buy More Crypto

El Salvador plans to build “Bitcoin City,” an entire city based on bitcoin located along the Gulf of Fonseca near a volcano. President Nayib Bukele also said he plans on issuing a $1 billion “bitcoin bond,” a tokenized financial instrument developed by Blockstream on the Liquid Network.

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What's Behind Bitcoin's Dramatic Pullback to Lowest Level Since Oct. 13?

Bitcoin is bouncing back from its five-week lows Friday. Blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant says the early drop was predominantly driven by traders taking short positions in the perpetual futures market. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Looking to Bounce Back From Low of Sub-$56K

Bitcoin is recovering to above $58,000 at press time from the low of $55,666 reached during the early European trading hours, the lowest level since Oct. 13. "The Hash" team discusses whether this could signal a bear market or just a healthy price correction.

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