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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Institutional Interest in Crypto Is Picking Up

CoinDesk Data and Indexes Director Galen Moore discusses institutional activity in the crypto markets in light of new data revealing global venture capital funding is pouring into digital assets. “Institutional interest is picking up, but the challenges, both regulatory and fiduciary with direct investment into bitcoin or other cryptos, are noted,” Moore said.

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Russia’s Financial Monitoring Agency Will Pay $200K for Crypto Transaction Surveillance

Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s agency for preventing crime financing and money laundering, will pay 14.7 million Russian rubles ($200,000) for a proprietary bitcoin transaction tool that helps identify crypto users and see if they are involved in criminal activities. "The Hash" squad discusses the local and international implications for Russia finally dabbling into the transaction monitoring space after three years in the making.

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Upgrade CEO on Credit Card’s Latest Trend: Crypto Rewards

Renaud Laplanche, CEO of neobank Upgrade, breaks down the nuts and bolts of the latest credit card trend: crypto rewards. Upgrade is launching a new version of its Upgrade card that pays cardholders 1.5% in bitcoin for purchases.

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What Does Last Week’s Steep Drop in Bitcoin’s Balance on Exchanges Really Mean?

The amount of bitcoin being held across all exchanges fell sharply last week to about 4%, a sign that was usually taken as a bullish signal for bitcoin based on past experience. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Pantera Capital CEO: Bitcoin Could Hit $700K in 10 Years

Dan Morehead, CEO of asset management company Pantera Capital, whose bitcoin fund is up over 48,000% since inception, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin as he predicts the cryptocurrency could hit $700,000 in the next 10 years.

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What Square’s Expansion Means for Traditional Banking and Crypto World

Jack Dorsey’s Square, the point-of-sale (POS) payment processor and the parent company of Cash App has agreed to acquire installment-payment firm Afterpay for $29 billion in the push to offer cheaper, more responsible transactions. This comes on the heels of Cash App’s bitcoin revenue rising 200% in Q2 to $55 million.

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Bitcoin Logs Biggest Weekly Price Gain in 3 Months as Illiquid Supply Hits Record High

Bitcoin posted its steepest weekly gain in three months last week, and blockchain data hinting at renewed supply-side weakness indicates further advances may be in the offing. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitmain, ISW Holdings to Launch Crypto Mining Operation in Georgia

Irene Gao of Bitmain, a leading Chinese crypto mining firm and mining hardware producer, discusses the company's new venture: a crypto hosting and mining operation in Georgia in partnership with ISW Holdings. This comes as Beijing continues its tough stance on crypto. Plus, her take on the potential impact of the U.S. Senate's proposed $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on the mining community.

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Bitcoin’s Next Move After Breaking $42K

Bitcoin buyers are taking profits after a rally toward $42,000 over the weekend. OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya discusses what he saw as the potential catalyst for the price bounce and why he believes this signals a return of positive momentum this month.

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FTX, MLB Announce $100K Giveaway in Bitcoin or Cash

Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX and the Major League Baseball (MLB) are now giving away $100K worth of bitcoin.

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