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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.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
Sen. Lummis Presents New Amendment to $1T Infrastructure Bill on Senate Floor
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) discusses the compromise amendment to a contentious crypto provision in the $1 trillion infrastructure bill she presents on the Senate floor Monday afternoon. “What we tried to do with this amendment is to remove some of the unintended consequences of the definition of “broker,” Lummis said.
What's Next for Bitcoin After Reaching 3-Month High of $46K
Bitcoin is on a tear, rising 7% for the day as it charged toward a three-month high of $46,000, with new data revealing market sentiment is gradually building. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Sam Bankman-Fried on $1T Infrastructure Bill Crypto Impact: 'Clarification Is Going to Be Sacrificed in Order to Get the Bill Moving Forward'
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried discusses why he doesn't think the proposed crypto provision will be amended in the Senate's $1 trillion infrastructure bill and its potential impact on the digital asset industry and the wider U.S. economy. "The way this is headed is that clarification on this is going to be sacrificed in order to get the bill moving forward," he said. Plus, his reading of bitcoin's "surprisingly bullish price movement" as it soared above $45K.
Why Did Bitcoin Surge Above $45K?
Teddy Fusaro, the president of crypto asset manager Bitwise, discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin as it rallied above $45,000. Plus, his take on market reactions to the US infrastructure bill. "It doesn't look great for what the short-term results are going to be of the effect of this lobbying effort, but it's impossible to ignore that the cryptocurrency community now has a voice," Fusaro said.
Is ETH Fee Burning as a Result of the Ethereum Hard Fork Similar to Bitcoin Halving?
CoinDesk Managing Tech Editor Christie Harkin and "First Mover" Editor Brad Keoun debate a question related to the Ethereum hard fork: Is ETH burning similar to a bitcoin halving?
Bitcoin Rises Above $43K for First Time Since May
Bitcoin's price rose above $43,000 Friday for the first time since May, taking its year-to-date return to 48%. The Week in Review panel for "All About Bitcoin" discusses the week's top events that could have propelled bitcoin's rally, including Ethereum's London hard fork upgrade, growth in crypto ATM installations, and JPMorgan's in-house bitcoin fund launch.
Rising Ether-Bitcoin Price Ratio Shows Crypto Risk Appetite
The crypto markets are in a risk-on environment, as evidenced by the recent rise in the ether–bitcoin (ETH/BTC) price ratio, and the trend appears set to continue. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
The Middle East and Crypto: The Corporate Perspective
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Fred Pye, CEO of 3iQ, the Middle East’s first bitcoin fund listed on Dubai’s Nasdaq, along with Dalma Capital Founder & CEO Zachary Cefaratti. They discuss their insights and outlook for institutional interest in crypto and the state of corporate investment in the Middle East.
Quantum Economics Exec: ETH Driving Crypto Markets, Not BTC
The crypto markets are popping up, and many suggest Ethereum’s London hard fork upgrade was a potential catalyst. “[Bitcoin] maxis will probably get upset with me on this, but Ethereum is definitely the driver of the markets,” said Quantum Economics Analyst Alexandre Lores in explaining his reading of the price boost.
Bitcoin Losing Relative Strength Versus Ether
Bitcoin and ether have historically tended to move in lockstep. However, new data reveals BTC is now losing relative strength and underperforming compared to ETH. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.