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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Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of digital asset manager Grayscale Investments, discusses the launch of a new institutional-grade decentralized finance (DeFi) fund and index providing investors with exposure to a portfolio of DeFi protocols. Plus, his take on DeFi’s risks and its regulatory path ahead.

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Cubans Using Crypto to Help Compatriots Amid Health Crisis and Economic Embargo

As their economy collapses, some Cubans protesting their government are turning to bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, Tron, and bitcoin cash to get donations to people who need them.

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USD Tether Market Cap Movement Correlates with Bitcoin Price Trend

The tether stablecoin (USDT) money printer has gone quiet over the past few weeks, which coincides with bitcoin's lackluster performance of late. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Are GBTC Unlockings Bullish or Bearish for Bitcoin?

As investors anticipate one of the largest Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) unlocking periods due this weekend, CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss whether the unlock will be bearish or bullish for bitcoin's price. "In all things being equal, it's probably positive for bitcoin," Keoun said. Plus, Square is potentially launching a new bitcoin platform for decentralized financial services.

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What’s Next for Bitcoin as It Heads for Lowest Weekly Close Since June

Bitcoin is headed for its lowest weekly close since June 14 and remains in a lull into the weekend.

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Bank of America Reportedly Approves Bitcoin Futures Trading for Some Clients

Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the U.S., has approved the trading of bitcoin futures for some clients, according to CoinDesk's sources. "The Hash" hosts discuss Bank of America delving into the world of bitcoin futures despite a summer lull in the crypto markets. "It's interesting that we're not seeing institutional momentum necessarily slow down," host Zack Seward said.

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Square to Create New Bitcoin Platform for Decentralized Financial Services

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Bitcoin Interest Declines, Rolling Stone Gets Into NFTs

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eToro Exec: Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin Has 'Barely Begun'

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Timothy Massad: Bitcoin ETFs Could Lead to Greater Regulation

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