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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Arca Launches First Actively Managed Income Fund in the Digital Assets Space

Jeff Dorman, CIO of California fund manager Arca, discusses where bitcoin is headed next after it broke $42K over the weekend, as U.S. lawmakers introduce two bills in what may be the most sweeping legislation yet to regulate the crypto markets. Plus, Arca launches “Arca Digital Yield Fund," the first actively managed income fund in the digital asset space.

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Lightning Labs CTO ‘Roasbeef’ on the Purpose and Progress of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has reached a new milestone, exceeding 2,000 BTC. Referred to as a “second layer” system, it is designed to reduce the time and fees to send bitcoin during periods of high network traffic.

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Where People Prefer to Trade BTC

Bitcoin outflows are greater on exchanges that primarily trade crypto-only pairs than those with fiat markets, suggesting a shift in where people prefer to trade. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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What Drove This Week’s Bitcoin Rebound?

Bitcoin’s price is up about 23% over the past week and is on course for its 10-day winning streak, the longest since October 2015. CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun and George Kaloudis review the recent events that could have brought BTC to this point.

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The Future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network

Lightning Labs co-founder and CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun, also known on social media as “Roasbeef,” discusses the future of bitcoin and the Lightning Network, which some hail as the most important project for the most crucial asset in the digital asset space. Plus, his take on DeFi on the Bitcoin blockchain.

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Is a Bitcoin Breakout Expected Next Week?

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun and Research Analyst George Kaloudis discuss their outlook for bitcoin amid the Senate advancing a bipartisan infrastructure bill that would raise $28 billion ​via a tax on crypto transactions.

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Busan Plans Digital Asset Exchange, Tencent Launches Digital IOUs

The Korean city of Busan plans a digital asset exchange. Bitcoin mining difficulty on the increase. Tencent launches a digital IOU platform. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Bitcoin Falls Under $40K Resistance Level as Buyers Take Profits

Bitcoin traded sideways Thursday as buyers appeared to be exhausted near the $40K resistance level. The cryptocurrency is up about 23% over the past week, a gain driven by improving sentiment and short covering. Jesse Proudman, co-founder and CEO of crypto robo-advisor Makara, discusses the outlook for bitcoin as the current rally takes a breather.

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Bitcoin Struggling to Notch 9-Day Winning Streak. What’s Next?

Bitcoin has notched an eight-day winning streak that has taken the price to above $40K, but will this rally continue? Quantum Economics founder and CEO Mati Greenspan shares his data analysis that reveals bitcoin’s possible trajectory.

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Bitcoin Poised for Longest Winning Streak Since October 2015

Bitcoin is on an eight-day winning streak, taking the price from $30K to above $40K over the past eight days. If bitcoin ends a ninth day in the green, it would be BTC’s longest winning streak since October 2015. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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