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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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Ray Dalio Admits Having 'Some' Bitcoin: Why it Matters

Ray Dalio made headlines Monday when he admitted he has some bitcoin during his keynote address at Consensus 2021. "The Hash" panel breaks down the significance of the billionaire hedge fund manager's remarks as he said he'd rather have bitcoin than a U.S. bond.

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Rumi Morales: Despite Dips, No 'Existential Question' on Bitcoin's Staying Power

Bitcoin's recent volatility has been nerve-racking for many investors, especially newcomers to the crypto markets, but crypto investor and thought leader Rumi Morales isn't worried. She's been around for many of bitcoin's ups and downs and thinks the most recent dip isn't concerning. Morales joins "First Mover" to share her outlook on the crypto markets.

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Ray Dalio Says He Has ‘Some Bitcoin’

Ray Dalio who runs Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, sees an inflationary future where “cash is trash,” and he’d “rather have bitcoin than a bond.”

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Institutions Are Buying the Dip

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down data that shows large investors remain confident of bitcoin’s long-term prospects and continue to accumulate coins during price pullbacks.

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Key Takeaways From This Past Week's Crypto Plunge

“All About Bitcoin's” Week in Review panel on what to make of this past week’s surging trading volumes and exchange disruptions in the midst of significant markets sell-offs. Plus, reactions to Elon Musk’s comments about the "need" for the Lightning network to scale Bitcoin and China’s crypto crackdown.

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Bitcoin Price: Still Room to Fall?

“All About Bitcoin” Week in Review panel on the way ahead for the crypto markets and whether or not bitcoin has further room to fall.

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Going Green? More Crypto Companies Move to Offset Carbon Emissions

Crypto exchanges BitMEX and FTX are the latest companies taking a closer look at their environmental footprint. “The Hash” panel considers the importance of prominent crypto players committing to becoming more carbon neutral in the midst of ongoing climate controversies swirling around crypto.

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Bitcoin’s Recent Sell-Off Nothing New

Bitcoin’s sell-off in recent days may be a rude awakening for newcomers in the digital asset space, but it’s hardly anything new. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the data from Visual Capitalist that shows bitcoin’s historical corrections from all-time highs.

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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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