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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Why Miners Are Accumulating Bitcoin for Collateral

Elite Mining CEO Justin Podhola discusses how his firm is accumulating bitcoin as collateralization amid an emerging mining industry trend. In what situation would miners unravel their crypto holdings and begin putting them back on exchanges? Plus, an update on the hashrate and outlook for bitcoin.

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Valkyrie Exec on Filing to Offer Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF

Only days after launching one of the only bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) to make it past U.S. regulators, Valkyrie Investments filed Tuesday to offer a 1.25x leveraged bitcoin futures ETF to U.S. investors. Valkyrie's Head of Research Sean Rooney shares insights into the launch and the SEC's stance on crypto regulation. Plus, why he predicts bitcoin could breach $100K by year's end.

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Volt Equity CEO on Launching Bitcoin ETF ‘BTCR’ on New York Stock Exchange

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Bitcoin Dips Below $59K as Leverage Ratio, SHIB Rally Signal Excess Speculation

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Investment Firm Republic Raises $150M in Series B Funding Round

Republic, an investment firm that includes a crypto arm, announced Tuesday a $150 million Series B funding round led by Valor Equity Partners. Republic’s Head of Crypto and Tokenization Andrew Durgee discusses the raise, crypto markets outlook, and memecoins.

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CME Leveraged Funds Raise Bets Against Bitcoin to Record High as Futures Premium Spikes

Leveraged funds on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) raised their bets against bitcoin, rising to a record high in the week ended Oct. 19, possibly to profit from the widening gap between futures and spot markets prices. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bank of Spain Opens Registry for Crypto Service Providers

The Bank of Spain has issued instructions on registering with the central bank to offer crypto-related services in the country. Head of Market Insights at Genesis Global Trading Noelle Acheson discusses the significance of the move, outlook for bitcoin following the launch of three U.S. bitcoin futures ETFs, and institutional interest in crypto. Plus, insights into the European markets.

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