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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Crypto Chaos Continues; Mass BTC Liquidations in Exchanges Across Asia

The Asian crypto markets continued to struggle as investors turned towards stablecoins to minimize losses. Mass BTC long positions were liquidated across exchanges in Asia, but Singapore-based Bybit tells us that the numbers don’t tell the full story. Meanwhile, decentralized finance lending protocol Maple Finance brings DeFi to institutions.

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Crypto Markets Beginning to Bounce Back After Thursdays Sell-Off

Bitcoin has begun its climb out of Wednesday's bottom of $31K, but many in the crypto sphere are still trying to wrap their heads around what caused the big drop. GlobalBlock's Head of Trading Matt Whitlock joins "First Mover" to share his takeaways from the past few days and his outlook for ether and the altcoin market.

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What's Next After Bitcoin's Wild Ride?

Bitcoin is recovering to above $39K after a wild day in trading, touching below $30K in session lows. Matt Weller, the Global Head of Market Research at Forex.com, shares his analysis on the market pullback, the benefits of flushing leverage from the markets and bitcoin outlook.

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Bitcoin Trading Frenzy: Market Volume Spikes as Traders Look for Signs of Direction

Crypto exchanges are struggling to keep up Wednesday as traders rush to change their holding positions amid market volatility. CoinDesk's Galen Moore joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the surge in trading volumes amid the wild sessions for BTC, ETH and altcoins.

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BlockFi Botches Promo With Outsized Bitcoin Reward Payments

What could go wrong in a promotional crypto giveaway? Crypto lender BlockFi has reportedly been trying to reverse the excessive amounts of bitcoins sent by mistake to user accounts. “The Hash” team unpacks BlockFi’s bitcoin promo gone awry and why this will be a continuing story to watch.

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Massive Sell-Off Across Global Crypto Markets: What to Know

Bitcoin tumbles 40% from its April record high of $64K, with ether and other altcoins following its deep dive. The crypto markets lost about $460 billion in one day. “The Hash” panel analyzes the driving forces behind the massive sell-offs in crypto markets across the world.

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Anthony Pompliano Launches ‘Bitcoin Pizza’ to Support Bitcoin Development Fund

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Messari CEO Talks Bitcoin and Ether

Messari CEO Ryan Selkis on ether’s growth since January in comparison to bitcoin and the impact of ETH on BTC and the crypto markets.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $36K, On Track for Worst Month Since November 2018

A bloody selloff in bitcoin as its price crashes below $36K, triggering $8 billion in liquidation. Todd Crosland, founder and CEO of CoinZoom, shares his take on the selling pressure and whether or not bitcoin investors should buy the dip.

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"Bitcoin as Inflation Hedge? Former New York Fed Reserve Director on Inflation, FOMC Minutes and Digital Dollar "

"First Mover" talks to Cornerstone Macro's partner and former New York Federal Reserve Director Benson Durham about the inflation debate, the Fed's monetary policy and bitcoin as an inflation hedge ahead of the release of the latest Fed meeting minutes.

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