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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
Paris Hilton Is Obsessed with Crypto and NFTs
Paris Hilton: reality television star, heiress…long-time crypto investor? Paris was an early adopter of bitcoin and ethereum and is now dropping an NFT collection on Nifty Gateway. Is Paris Hilton a genuine crypto enthusiast or opportunist? “The Hash” panel debates.
Reaction to Turkey’s Crypto Payments Ban from Country’s Largest Crypto Exchange
Turkey’s government has banned crypto and other e-money payments amid a national currency crisis. Özgür Güneri, CEO of BtcTurk, Turkey’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, joins “First Mover” to discuss the unfolding situation and how this will impact crypto investments in Turkey and the broader crypto markets.
Understanding the Challenges of Developing a Financially-Inclusive Crypto Payments Platform
Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer at Circle, comments on Turkey's crypto payments ban and the outlook for stablecoins, including Circle's popular USD Coin (USDC). Also, does Coinbase going public affect Circle's partnership with the exchange? And what are his thoughts about Facebook-backed Diem (formerly known as Libra) looking back on his earlier work as a leader of that project? Disparte shares what he learned about regulatory concerns and how Circle is focused on a similar mission, bringing crypto to the unbanked.
Building a DeFi Lending Platform on the Bitcoin Blockchain
Most decentralized finance projects are built on the Ethereum network, but Sovryn, a new DeFi project, is unique for building on the Bitcoin blockchain. Edan Yago, a contributor to the Sovryn project, discusses Sovryn and the advantages of building on Bitcoin.
Chart of the Day: Coinbase Stock as a Proxy for Bitcoin
According to Delphi Digital data, Coinbase stock's valuation is in sync with the price of bitcoin. If Coinbase is indeed a bitcoin proxy, analysts warn investors to prepare for volatility. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks it down with the Chart of the Day.
Coinbase’s Public Listing Driving Crypto Interest to All-Time-Highs
It’s a wild time in the crypto sphere. Coinbase’s public listing pushed bitcoin to a new all-time high, but it’s not the only cryptocurrency that’s doing well in the current bull market.
US Consumer Inflation Higher Than Expected in March: What It Means for Bitcoin
U.S. consumer inflation increased 2.6% in March, higher than consensus estimates. What does this data mean for the Federal Reserve and bitcoin traders?
Quantum Economics: Bitcoin Hitting $115K By August “Very Possible”
Bitcoin price charts and analysis from Quantum Economics Bitcoin Analyst Jason Deane. Plus, insights into the crypto fear and greed index.
'Today, Everything Changes': DCG's Barry Silbert on Coinbase's Public Listing
Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert joins "First Mover" for a wide-ranging discussion on Coinbase's Nasdaq debut, his outlook for bitcoin, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), DCG's plans, and more as the crypto world marks this watershed moment.
Stacks Launches $4M Accelerator to Assist Bitcoin Development
Hiro Systems CEO and Co-founder Muneeb Ali joins “First Mover” to discuss Stacks, an open network for decentralized apps and smart contracts on Bitcoin, launching a $4 million accelerator to support Bitcoin tech development. Plus, price predictions for bitcoin and the outlook for the crypto industry at large.