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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What Makes Algorand One of the Hottest Proof-of-Stake Smart Contract Platforms This Year?

Sean Ford, COO of proof-of-stake smart contract platform Algorand, which is up 555% year-to-date, shares insights into Algorand's architecture and mission to "build and innovate high performing technology" following Tuesday's network failure on Solana. He discusses Algorand's key differentiators from its competitors, its role in El Salvador's Bitcoin Law, as well as the price action of ALGO. Plus, he discusses the Algorand Foundation's recently launched $300 million DeFi innovation fund.

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Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz: ‘Crypto Revolution Is Here’

Live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York, Mike Novogratz, CEO of cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm Galaxy Digital, and Andrew Smith Lewis, Chief Innovation Officer at alternative investment platform CAIS, join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss all things crypto: investing in digital assets, getting institutional investors involved, Galaxy's earnings, and outlook for bitcoin. "This crypto revolution is here," Novogratz said. "It's here for good."

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FTX.US President on Bitcoin, Altcoins, Crypto Regulations

Brett Harrison, president of crypto exchange FTX.US, the American arm of Sam Bankman Fried’s crypto empire FTX, joins “All About Bitcoin” live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York to discuss what to make of large sums of bitcoin flows moving on his platform.

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The Impact of Fake News on Bitcoin

New data reveals the impact a lie can have on bitcoin's price. A fake news release Monday announcing a bogus partnership between Walmart and litecoin, a fork of bitcoin, coincided with a spike in BTC's price. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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El Salvador Pres. Nayib Bukele: More Than Half a Million People in the Country Are Using Bitcoin Wallet

More than half a million people in El Salvador are using the country’s government-run bitcoin wallet Chivo following the adoption of the cryptocurrency as legal tender Sept. 7, President Nayib Bukele said. He also clarified 95% of Chivo's technical errors have been corrected. "The Hash" team discusses the latest on El Salvador's bitcoin adoption and what it could mean globally.

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‘Massive Opportunity’ for Bitcoin Ahead?

Bitcoin is stabilizing as short-term momentum improves following last week’s massive sell-off. Anastasia Amoroso, Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital Network, discusses her analysis and outlook for bitcoin’s next move, explaining where she sees “massive opportunity” in the future.

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Is Bitcoin's Immediate Bullish Outlook Weakening?

According to Coinbase Institutional, bitcoin's immediate bullish outlook has weakened. Courtesy of last week's slide, the cryptocurrency could consolidate between $44,000 and $48,000 for the time being. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Thomas Lee: 'Bitcoin Can Easily Get to $100K Before Year End'

Thomas Lee, a managing partner for Fundstrat Global Advisors, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin as he maintains it could "easily get to $100,000 before year end." Plus, his insights into the potential impact of the Fed's policy on the crypto markets, broad institutional exposure in digital assets, El Salvador's Bitcoin Law, regulation fears, and bitcoin as the world's reserve currency.

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Kevin O’Leary: US Regulators Unlikely to Approve Bitcoin ETF; Excited About NFTs, DeFi

“Shark Tank” star, entrepreneur, and O’Shares chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “All About Bitcoin” live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York to discuss why he’s “more excited about NFTs than anything else.”

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Why is Bitcoin Pulling Back?

Osprey Funds founder and CEO Greg King analyzes the crypto markets and his outlook as bitcoin continues to fade after last week’s sell-off from the $52,000 resistance level, and the upside appears to be limited given signs of slowing momentum.

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