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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Vídeos

What to Watch in Bitcoin This Week

Bitcoin’s price continues to rise, up more than 4% on the day. Patrick Heusser, head of trading at Crypto Finance AG, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook, explaining what he sees as drivers for positive or bullish sentiment around bitcoin.

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Morrendo de vontade de um ETF de futuros de Bitcoin ? Cuidado com 'Contango Bleed'

Há uma desvantagem na preferência do presidente da SEC, Gary Gensler, por um fundo negociado em bolsa focado em futuros de Bitcoin . Mas é pouco provável que dissuada os investidores.

A little-known risk of a bitcoin futures ETF is that it could bleed investor returns. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Approaching Resistance Near $58K; Support at $50K

Bitcoin and ether continue to rise, with BTC now surpassing $57,000, although the wider crypto markets are seeing slower momentum. Kapil Rathi, co-founder and CEO of institutional trading firm CrossTower, discusses the macro trends he’s continuing to watch, including regulation, China’s crypto crackdown and institutional adoption.

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Aprenda

Qual é o debate sobre o tamanho do bloco Bitcoin e por que isso é importante?

O debate sobre o tamanho dos blocos do Bitcoin foi chamado de “crise constitucional”, dividindo a comunidade ao meio.

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Finanças

Senador pró-cripto Lummis divulga compra de Bitcoin no valor de até US$ 100 mil

Lummis executou sua última compra em 16 de agosto na corretora River Financial, de acordo com um documento registrado na quinta-feira.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis helped draft an amendment to a controversial tax provision in the infrastructure bill.

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Destaques do Bitcoin for Advisors 2021 da CoinDesk

Palestrantes notáveis, incluindo Ric Edelman, Michael Kitces, Michael Sonnenshein, Tyrone Ross, Dani Fava e muitos outros, ofereceram suas perspectivas sobre todas as coisas sobre Bitcoin para profissionais financeiros.

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