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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Bitcoin Hits 6-Month High as First Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ Starts Trading

The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund started with $20 million of seed capital.

The New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, as the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF ($BITO) started trading. (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Hits 6-Month High as First US Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ Starts Trading on NYSE

Bitcoin’s price surged Tuesday to a six-month high, climbing past $63,000 as ProShares’ much-anticipated, futures-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Anthony Saccaro, President and CEO of Providence Financial and Insurance Services, discusses his advice for clients looking to get bitcoin exposure and invest in bitcoin futures ETFs.

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Juridique

Kill the BitLicense

The state’s regulatory regime has been bad for New York and bad for crypto.

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Finance

ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ Rises in Debut

The long-awaited investment vehicle opened trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF's NYSE Debut (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Blasts Past $62K as First U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF Hits NYSE Today

The first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF, ProShares' 'BITO,' starts trading today. As bitcoin surges past $62,000 on the news, could a steep price drop be next? Michele Schneider, managing partner at Marketgauge Group, discusses what to know before investing in this ETF and navigating the potential risks of the futures market.

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ProShares Launches First U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF 'BITO' on NYSE Today

The first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF, ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, starts trading under the ticker "BITO" on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today. Preston Byrne, partner at Anderson Kill, discusses the potential impact of this historic exchange-traded fund on bitcoin and the crypto community, his views on spot ETFs, regulation and more. Plus, insights into "decentralization theater" and reactions to New York Attorney General Letitia James cracking down on two crypto lending platforms.

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Chinese Find Ways Around Crypto Ban; ANZ Settles Debanking Case

Chinese crypto buyers are finding ways around the country's transaction ban. Singapore’s Atlas signs a deal to expand U.S. crypto mining operations. Australia’s ANZ settles a debanking case with a bitcoin trader. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Finance

Chainalysis Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

The crypto tracing firm didn’t disclose how much it bought but said NYDIG facilitated the purchase.

Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer speaks at Consensus 2019. (CoinDesk archives)

Marchés

Bullish Bitcoin Market Easily Digests Spike in Trading Volume

Trading volume in the bitcoin-tether trading pair on the OKEx crypto exchange reached more than 10,000 BTC in a span of two hours – at least $620 million worth based on the current price.

Will Bitcoin's Bull Run Continue Next Week?

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