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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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El Salvador's Bitcoin Experiment and Expansion into Blockchain Innovation

As El Salvador continues to experiment with bitcoin and blockchain technology, the government has chosen asset tokenization company Koibanx to develop the country's blockchain infrastructure. Koinbanx CEO Leo Elduayen discusses the products they're building for El Salvador on the Algorand protocol. Fabrício Tota, director of Brazil-based crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin, also shares his views on the impact of El Salvador's Bitcoin Law on the state of crypto in Latin America.

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The Domino Effect of El Savador’s Bitcoin and Blockchain Adoption on Latin America

Koinbanx CEO Leo Elduayen and Mercado Bitcoin Director Fabrício Tota join “Community Crypto” to discuss El Salvador’s bitcoin law and blockchain projects and their impact on adoption elsewhere, particularly in Latin America. “What El Salvador is doing is an example for the rest of the countries,” Elduayen said.

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Bitcoin Trending Lower in Lieu of China’s Crypto Crackdown

Bitcoin registered a series of lower price highs Friday, at one point shaving off $4,000 and meeting resistance at $41,000 following China’s renewed anti-crypto stance. The People’s Bank of China said bitcoin, ether and stablecoin tether do not qualify as legal tender and cannot be used in the currency market.

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Why China’s Crypto Crackdown Is ‘Not the End of Bitcoin At All’

The People’s Bank of China announced Friday virtual currency-related business activities are illegal, warning they seriously endanger the safety of its citizens’ assets. Bitcoin slipped below $42,000 after the news and is down about 3% over the past 24 hours.

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Twitter to Add Bitcoin Lightning Tips, NFT Authentication

“The Hash” team discusses CEO Jack Dorsey’s continued infatuation with crypto as part of a larger push to monetize content creators and bring blockchain awareness to the mainstream. Twitter users on Apple’s iOS can now connect third-party tipping services to their profile, including the ability to link both Bitcoin and Lightning Network addresses.

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Bitcoin, Ether Down as China's Central Bank Declares All Cryptocurrency Transactions Illegal; Can China Really Ban Crypto?

Bitcoin is trending lower after China's central bank declared all cryptocurrency-related business illegal, but how concerned should we be about China's crypto crackdown? Rayne Steinberg, CEO of crypto investment firm Arca, says it's primarily retail investors selling, and major institutions are not buying into this. "This really shows a diminishing power of China over the market and also a maturation of crypto and bitcoin," Steinberg said. Plus, insights into Arca's new partnership with Securitize to launch tokenized financial products.

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Is Today’s Rise in Bitcoin a Dead Cat Bounce?

Bitcoin (BTC) is recovering above its $40,000-$42,000 support zone after oversold signals appeared on the charts, but is this temporary? Martha Reyes-Hulme, Head of Research at crypto exchange and digital assets primer broker Bequant, discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, examining bitcoin’s correlation to the S&P 500 index and USD.

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Bitcoin Recovering, Faces Short-Term Resistance Near $46K

Bitcoin is recovering above its $40,000-$42,000 support zone with initial resistance seen at around $46,000 after global macro fears sent worldwide equities and crypto markets tanking Tuesday. Still, some suggest it's too early to call bitcoin's bottom. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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