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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BTC Stabilizes Above $40K Amid Fed's Hawkish Turn

MarketGauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider shares her bitcoin price analysis as the price stabilizes at about $40,000, highlighting her long-term bullish standpoint. Plus, a conversation on the shrinking of bitcoin trading volume, the market impact of whales like the Luna Foundation Guard and Tesla, and the decoupling of bitcoin from traditional assets. 

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Purpose Investments Exec on Launching Canada’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

Purpose Investments COO Vlad Tasevski discusses working with Canadian regulators to launch the country’s first Bitcoin Spot ETF. Plus, insights into his firm’s partnership with Cosmos to bring the ETF to Australian markets, and regulatory concerns in the U.S. regarding spot market manipulation.

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VanEck Exec on BTC Price, LUNA Surge, and Prospects of a Spot Bitcoin ETF

VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel discusses the current state of the crypto markets as BTC faces resistance at $45,000. Sigel explains what it would take for bitcoin to surpass $50,000 and the growing correlation between crypto prices and tech stocks.

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Bitcoin’s Exchange Balance Hits 3.5-Year Low

According to Glassnode data, the number of coins held on exchanges declined by more than 20,000 BTC last week, reaching the lowest since August 2018. Plus, a conversation about the percentage of inactive bitcoin reaching a record high of almost 64% as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

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Is Bitcoin an Inflation Hedge or Currency?

Providence Financial and Insurance Services Founder Anthony Saccaro shares his bitcoin price outlook, discussing BTC’s use as an inflation hedge and a currency while noting its growing correlation with the stock market. Plus, why Goldman Sachs is speculating the possibility of a recession within the next two years and what this means for crypto.

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Nasdaq Exec on Possibility of a US Spot Bitcoin ETF

Nasdaq Head of Digital Asset Index Research Jake Rapaport discusses the Nasdaq survey that shows the growing demand for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. as institutional investment in crypto shows no signs of slowing down. Rapaport also explains what regulators would need for approval. Plus, a conversation on Nasdaq’s interest in blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi). 

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FalconX Exec on BTC Slipping Below $40K, Crypto Swap Initiative

FalconX Chief of Staff Austin Reid discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin slips below $40,000 while investors prepare for Tax Day. Plus, a conversation about institutional interest in altcoins and FalconX recently becoming the first CFTC-registered cryptocurrency swap dealer. 

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O Bitcoin é um ativo com risco ou sem risco? Talvez não seja nenhum dos dois

Então, temos uma inflação alta e todo mundo amontoou-se no Bitcoin e seu preço disparou, certo? Não exatamente…

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Could Bitcoin Become Legal Tender in Mexico?

Mexican senator Indira Kempis recently introduced a bill proposing that bitcoin become legal tender in the country. Felipe Vallejo, chief regulatory officer at Mexico-based crypto exchange Bitso, the first crypto unicorn in Latin America, joins "Community Crypto" to weigh in on whether that prospect could become reality by following El Salvador's example.

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La Haus Exec on Accepting Bitcoin for Property Purchases in Latin America

La Haus, a Latin American proptech company, is now accepting bitcoin for home purchases through on-chain transactions and the Lightning Network. La Haus Vice President Jehudi Castro-Sierra joins "Community Crypto" to share insights on how this works and the implications of crypto in real estate.

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