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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.
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Blockstream Raises $210M, Acquires Mining Chip Manufacturer Spondoolies
Canadian bitcoin technology company Blockstream is valued at $3.2 billion following a $210 million Series B raise, which will fund an expansion into manufacturing specialized mining chips (ASICs). The firm has also acquired Israeli bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Spondoolies.
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Buys Another $177M of Bitcoin
Business analytics software provider MicroStrategy has repurchased bitcoin after a brief lull, adding another 3,907 BTC worth about $177 million to its vast trove of the original cryptocurrency totaling 108,992 BTC. "The Hash" squad discusses the outlook for Michael Saylor's company as it continues to establish itself as the industry's premier bitcoin institutional holding firm.
President Bukele Confirms El Salvador Will Not Require Bitcoin Acceptance
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele confirmed the use of bitcoin as legal tender would not be mandatory. In contrast to the original Bitcoin Law, the government will not force any of the nation’s residents to receive it as a form of payment.
What Drove Bitcoin Over $50K?, 'Golden Rules' for Financial Advisors
Onramp Invest CEO Tyrone Ross dives into crypto markets, sharing his thoughts on what drove bitcoin through the psychological $50K barrier. An investment advisor focused on digital assets, Ross also has advice for other financial advisors whose clients are interested in cryptocurrencies.
Blockstream CEO on Mining in North America, Plans for the $210M Raise
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, the latest crypto company to become a unicorn, shares the Bitcoin infrastructure firm’s plans for spending its new $210 million raise and thoughts on possible changes in crypto mining.
BitGo CEO Talks Bitcoin, Crypto Regulation, WBTC
Over the past 30 days, bitcoin is up about 40%, trading at just below $50,000, although it is likely to face resistance towards the $55,000 mark. Mike Belshe, CEO of crypto custodian BitGo, discusses the potential catalyst for the rally and how much of the current regulatory environment has to do with the crypto markets. Plus, his outlook on the growth of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC).
Upbit Submits Compliance Report, China’s E-CNY Trials Broaden
South Korea’s Upbit first to submit a compliance report to the Financial Intelligence Unit. Crypto market on a roll as Bitcoin breaks US$50,000 mark, and China’s e-CNY trials continue to broaden. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Bitcoin Breaks $48K for First Time Since May
Bitcoin is up 6% over the last 24 hours and has broken the $48,000 mark for the first time since May. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses this watershed moment, Bitcoin's Lightning Network passing new milestones, the potential impact of the global Blockstream Satellite network on mining, and Japan's Liquid Global exchange hack.
Bitcoin Breaks $48K, But Why Is the Number of Active BTC Addresses Remaining Stagnant Since Spring 2020?
Bitcoin's price is at its highest level in a month. Yet, it hasn’t been met by a significant increase in active bitcoin addresses, which remain more or less around levels from the spring of 2020. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Second-Largest US Mortgage Lender UWM Plans to Accept Bitcoin Payments
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), America's second largest mortgage lender, reportedly plans to accept cryptocurrency payments later this year in an apparent first for the U.S. mortgage industry. "The Hash" team discusses the pros and cons of paying down a mortgage with crypto, and the possible use cases of bitcoin as collateral for mortgages and loans.