Bitcoin

O Bitcoin é o pioneiro das blockchains e criptomoedas, introduzido em um white paper lançado em 2008por uma pessoa ou grupo de pessoas aparentemente pseudônimo conhecido comoSatoshi Nakamoto. O documento descreveu um método peer-to-peer de transferência de dinheiro sem o uso de instituições financeiras. A Criptomoeda conhecida como Bitcoin ou BTCestreou em 2009. As transações são registradas em um livro-razão público (umcadeia de blocos) por entidades conhecidas comomineirosque se envolvem em um processo chamadoprova de trabalho. Os mineradores são recompensados ​​por fazer isso obtendo Bitcoin recém-cunhados. Alguns proponentes veem o BTC como uma alternativa às moedas fiduciárias e uma proteção contra a inflação. O Bitcoin inspirou a criação de inúmeras outras criptomoedas e projetos de blockchain.

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BTC Pops as Musk Says Tesla Will Resume Taking Bitcoin as Payment Once Miners Go 50% Green

"If Elon offers [miners] very cheap energy, obviously the incentive will be there for some miners to use," Compass Mining's research director Zack Voell said on "All About Bitcoin." Because for as long as mining has existed, miners only want one thing: cheap energy.

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Bitcoin ‘Options Smile’ Shows Market Fearful of Downside Despite Tesla News

Bitcoin's "options smile" chart pattern shows persistent fears of a deeper drop and low expectations for a quick rally. Christine Lee breaks down the data for today's Chart of the Day.

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Michael Saylor: The US Dollar Will Be the Reserve Currency of the World and 'It Would Move on Bitcoin Rails'

MicroStrategy CEO and chairman Michael Saylor says the U.S. dollar will be the reserve currency of the world, and "it would move on bitcoin rails." Saylor also discusses buying more bitcoin with the $500 million bond sale his enterprise software company just completed, and he reacts to Elon Musk's tweet about Tesla supporting bitcoin if it becomes more environmentally friendly.

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New York Crypto Mining Bill Dies in Assembly After Passing State Senate

An environmental protection bill that would have clamped down on bitcoin mining has died in the New York state assembly. "The Hash" team explains why this happened and what it means for the bitcoin mining community.

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BTC Jumps as Elon Musk Suggests Tesla Could Accept Bitcoin Again

Bitcoin’s price has jumped as Elon Musk says Tesla could start accepting bitcoin again once crypto miners use more green energy. Genesis Volatility CEO Greg Magadini shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

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Week Ahead: What’s Next for BTC Price, Taproot Activation

Exploring what’s to come next week in the world of bitcoin as the price of BTC consolidates and the Bitcoin network’s Taproot activation continues.

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Week in Review: El Salvador's Currency Law and International Ramifications, U.S. Lawmakers Put Bitcoin on Trial, China's BTC Mining Crackdowns and More

Taking a look at this past week's stories making waves in the cryptocurrency space: El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender, the IMF's cautious warning, and various U.S. lawmakers questioning bitcoin's volatility. Plus, an update on China's bitcoin mining crackdowns.

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Bitcoin $200K By Year's End? Some Options Traders Make That Bet

Some bitcoin options traders are making wagers on $200K bitcoin by the end of the year, even as the cryptocurrency continues to struggle following last month's dramatic fall. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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IMF Says It Has Legal and Economic Concerns as El Salvador Makes Bitcoin Legal Tender

A spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said El Salvador’s plans to adopt bitcoin as legal tender raises “macroeconomic, financial, and legal issues.” The team for “The Hash” considers the potential impact of IMF’s signals of resistance and the influence IMF holds over developing countries.

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Jack Dorsey Suggests Twitter Likely to Integrate Lightning Network

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday it is "only a matter of time" before the Bitcoin Lightning Network integrates with Twitter to accommodate BTC transactions. "The Hash" panel responds to the news.

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