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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In 2017, 'Wolf of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort was saying bitcoin was a fraud. Now, the entrepreneur believes bitcoin “really has its place in the financial system,” predicting the BTC price to reach $100K. What changed his mind?

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Bitcoin ETFs, April Options and Excitement Over Sphinx: The Week Ahead for Bitcoin

"All About Bitcoin's" Friday panel looks at what's ahead, including April's options and the outlook for bitcoin ETFs in the United States. Plus, excitement over Sphinx, an app that lets you tip sats while you chat and listen to podcasts, thanks to bitcoin's Lightning network.

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Bitcoin Up After A Week of 'Duds'

Bitcoin's price fell this week and remains hovering at around $52K: why? "All About Bitcoin's" Week-in-Review panel discusses this week's biggest bitcoin news, including stimulus checks, large transfers of bitcoin into cold storage and the impact of $6B in options expiring.

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You Can Buy a Tesla with Bitcoin, But It's Not Easy

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Is Hawaii on Its Way to Becoming a Crypto Paradise?

Hawaii's lawmakers have traditionally been tough on crypto, but is the tide beginning to turn in bitcoin's favor? "Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson talks to Sean Cover, founder of the Honolulu Bitcoin Meetup group to discuss the growing crypto community in the Aloha State.

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Meet the Lawmaker Trying to Make Hawaii a Crypto-Friendly State

Bitcoin isn't banned in Hawaii, but especially tough regulations make it difficult for crypto firms and exchanges to do business there. On this week's episode of "Community Crypto," Isaiah Jackson talks to State Legislator Patrick Branco, who is trying to change Hawaii's laws and help the state say "aloha" to bitcoin.

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$6B in Bitcoin Options Are Set to Expire Friday. Here's What You Need to Know.

Bitcoin investors are awaiting the outcome of a record $6B in options set to expire Friday. Shaun Fernando of Derebit breaks down the bitcoin options market and what Friday's options expiration could mean for the wider crypto economy.

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