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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
Jack Dorsey & Jay-Z Donate 500 Bitcoin for New Endowment Fund
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is teaming up with rapper Jay-Z to create a new endowment named “Btrust” to fund Bitcoin development with an initial focus on teams in Africa and India. The Hash Panel weighs in.
Jack Dorsey & Jay-Z Donate 500 Bitcoin for New Endowment Fund
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is teaming up with rapper Jay-Z to create a new endowment named “Btrust” to fund Bitcoin development with an initial focus on teams in Africa and India. The Hash Panel weighs in.
NYC Vs. Miami: Which City Should Become the Crypto Capital of the World?
Andrew Yang, former presidential candidate and present New York City mayoral candidate says NYC should become a hub for crypto. The Hash panel weighs in on the new battle to become the crypto capital of the world.
Will India's Anticipated Ban on Bitcoin Impact the Bull Market?
Bitwise President Teddy Fusaro sheds light on the reasons for the recent surge in the crypto market, the market implications of India's pending crypto ban, and the current explosion in DeFi.
Will Bitcoin (BTC) Break $50K Soon?
Bitcoin charts and analysis from Mati Greenspan, CEO of QuantumEconomics.io
Esports and Online Gaming Getting Serious About Bitcoin
CoinDesk’s Tech Reporter Colin Harper takes us into the world of bitcoin esports, where developers have begun approaching bitcoin as a native currency layer for settling payments to everyday players.
Will Other Big Companies follow Tesla’s Bitcoin Investment?
Tesla’s purchase of $1.5 billion in bitcoin may not trigger other S&P 500 companies to move their cash reserves into BTC, suggests investment bank JPMorgan. The Hash panel weighs in.
Twitter Considering Bitcoin Options, Including Balance Sheet
Twitter CFO Ned Segal says Twitter is thinking about allocating some of its treasury reserve to bitcoin. “The Hash” panel discusses whether this is really all that surprising.
Nouriel Roubini Reacting to Tesla’s Big Bitcoin Buy: SEC Should Investigate Market Manipulation
NYU Economics Professor Nouriel Roubini, reiterating his objection to bitcoin, lashes out at Tesla and other corporations that recently announced their investment in BTC, calling it irresponsible corporate behavior and accusing them of market manipulation. He calls on the SEC to investigate.
Brian Brooks Reacts to Tesla’s Purchase of $1.5B Bitcoin and Resulting BTC Price Rise to All-Time High
Tesla’s Bitcoin purchase sends BTC soaring to over $44K. The company also plans to accept BTC as payment. Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks weighs in, shedding light on the outlook for crypto regulation.