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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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Strike CEO on Recent Bitcoin Turbulence

Jack Mallers, CEO and founder of Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider Strike, discusses why the current market environment is not hurting bitcoin’s (BTC) opportunity as a store of value, saying it “doesn’t matter.”

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Jack Mallers on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment

September marks the one-year anniversary of El Salvador adopting bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. Jack Mallers, the Chicago-based company executive known for helping El Salvador adopt bitcoin, reflects on the milestone.

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Bitcoin’s 6-Month Put-Call Skew Continuing to Climb

Bitcoin’s (BTC) six-month put-call skew, which measures the richness of puts relative to calls, is continuing to climb and indicates persistent demand for downside protection, even as BTC remains resilient in the face of traditional market turmoil. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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'Temporarily Bullish' Outlook for Bitcoin Despite Recent Volatility: Analyst

Trade the Chain Director of Research Nick Mancini discusses his "temporarily bullish" short-term outlook on bitcoin (BTC) and levels to watch as the cryptocurrency recovers from daily lows. Plus, his take on BTC's latest resiliency and volatility.

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Crypto Markets Dominated by ‘Pure Risk-Off Sentiment’: Defiance ETFs CEO

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading with increasing volatility as the token sunk 6% in the past 24 hours to $19,000. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski joins "First Mover" to discuss her crypto outlook amid inflation concerns. Plus, how the newly launched $IBIT can be used to dampen market blows during crypto winter.

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Огляд ринку: Bitcoin захоплює інвесторів

Ціни підвищуються протягом дня на великому обсязі, щоб змінити курс пізніше того ж дня.

Bitcoin jumps early before going lower. (Jordan Heinrichs/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Rises and Falls 7% in 24 Hours

Bitcoin on a rocky rollercoaster ride Tuesday, rising and falling about 7% over the past 24 hours. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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What a Strong Dollar Means for Crypto Market

Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies are spiking higher Tuesday after the recent crash of fiat currencies worldwide against the U.S. dollar. eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman discusses the impact of the dollar's strength on the crypto markets.

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Перший крок Азії: криптовалюта зростає, навіть коли акції падають; Конференція Token2049 сигналізує про відродження Сінгапуру як Крипто центру

Заплановано участь понад 7000 осіб, які представляють понад 2000 компаній; Гонконг грає в доганялки. Bitcoin знову торгується вище 19,00 доларів.

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