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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Total Crypto Market Cap Surpassed $2.7T For the First Time

Amid bitcoin's rally to a new all-time high Wednesday just under $67,000, the market capitalization for all cryptocurrencies has pushed to a new record of $2.7 trillion. What does that mean for crypto and finance? "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Tumbles in Quick Retreat From All-Time High

Joe DiPasquale, CEO of crypto hedge fund BitBull Capital, discusses what to make of bitcoin's biggest price pullback in almost a month in a sharp retreat just a day after reaching a new all-time high price near $67,000. Plus, his views on buying opportunities to watch, bitcoin futures ETFs, areas of investment interest for BitBull, and price predictions.

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Apifiny Debuts Instant Transfers for Institutional Crypto Traders

Digital asset marketplace Apifiny is debuting instant transfers of funds for institutional crypto traders Thursday between different crypto exchanges. CEO Haohan Xu discusses insights into the launch, end of year forecast for bitcoin’s price, and advice for investing in bitcoin futures ETFs amid volatility.

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Chris Giancarlo: 'Crypto is A Solution to Old, Expensive, Exclusive Existing Legacy System'

As bitcoin hits a 6-month high following the first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF "BITO" rising since its Tuesday trading debut, Chris Giancarlo, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), discusses where BITO fits among the larger regulatory picture in the U.S. within the SEC, CFTC, and Congress. Plus, his views on stablecoins, state issues around crypto lenders, and more.

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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High, Lotte World Opens in Metaverse

Bitcoin hits all-time high. Korea’s Lotte World opens in the metaverse. Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands closes $65 million capital raise. We’ll have more on those stories — and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world — in this episode of The Daily Forkast.

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Jacobi Asset Management Wins Approval to Launch Bitcoin ETF in Guernsey

Newcomer digital assets manager Jacobi Asset Management has won approval from regulators on the island of Guernsey to launch a physically backed bitcoin ETF. CEO Jamie Khurshid shares insights into the prospective listing, this week’s crypto market activity, and outlook for bitcoin.

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A Look at Bitcoin ETFs in Canada

Canada launched ETFs linked to bitcoin futures and the spot price of bitcoin earlier this year. What can it inform the U.S. about its foray into bitcoin-linked ETFs? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the state of bitcoin ETFs in Canada, the implications for the demand for bitcoin long-term, and the potential impact on price movement.

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Bitcoin Blasts Through $66K as Inflation Expectations Increase

Galaxy Digital has published a report on metrics showing the data behind the meteoric rise of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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