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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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MidChains CEO on UAE’s Crypto Landscape

As of this February, cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ether, and stablecoin tether have been accepted as a form of payment at the KIKLABB free trade zone in Mina Rashid, Dubai, which became the first UAE government to officially embrace bitcoin.

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XBTO CEO: Bitcoin ‘Absolutely’ Going Up From Here

Amid an ongoing trend of "whales" or large BTC holders accumulating their positions, Philippe Bekhazi, founder and CEO of institutional crypto and liquidity provider XBTO Group, discusses the bullish short-term outlook for bitcoin. Plus, insights into XBTO's partnership with Inter Miami CF, institutional interest in altcoins, crypto regulations, and more.

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Ray Dalio: If Bitcoin Is Really Successful, Regulators Will ‘Kill It’

“The Hash” panel discusses their reactions to Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio’s assessment of bitcoin, who said regulators would ultimately take control of the cryptocurrency if it achieves mainstream success. “The bitcoin revolution is because we finally have a money that can’t be shut down,” host Naomi Brockwell said. Could bitcoin ever be completely “killed?”

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Golden Cross Appears in BTC Chart, Confirming Bullish Trend

New data reveals bitcoin has formed a golden cross on its daily price chart, a rare but closely tracked pattern that generally occurs when an asset is on an upswing. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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JST Capital Co-Founder on Embracing Bitcoin's Volatility

Scott Freeman, a partner and co-founder of crypto services firm JST Capital based in the U.S. and Singapore, discusses his crypto markets assessment and outlook, explaining why he likes volatility. "The more volatility, generally, the better we do in the markets," Freeman said, although he claims bitcoin's current rangebound nature is challenging the volatility strategy. Plus, his take on Solana, DeFi landscape, crypto regulation, and more.

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Coinbase Exec: Bitcoin Asset Class Is Becoming Institutional

John D’Agostino, Institutional Head of Strategic Partnerships at Coinbase, discusses insights into bitcoin's institutional activity, growth, and demand as the crypto exchange looks to raise $2 billion through a private debt offering. Plus, his take on the wider crypto markets and crypto regulation amid the SEC cracking down on Coinbase.

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The First Bitcoin Strategy ETF Aiming to Use Futures Market

Asset manager Bitwise is teaming up with ETF Series Solutions in its bid to get a U.S. bitcoin ETF over the finish line as it filed with the SEC Tuesday to launch a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, discusses the details and implications of the launch. When will the U.S. finally get an ETF, and could the Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy ETF win the battle?

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Обзор ринку: Bitcoin зростає, коли трейдери накопичують позиції

Настрій покращується, оскільки трейдери дивляться на позитивні технічні індикатори.

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Viridi Funds CEO: 'Bitcoin Could Reach $110K Next Year'

Bitcoin is recovering after Monday's volatile sell-off. Wes Fulford, CEO of registered investment advisor Viridi Funds, discusses his analysis, price forecast, and adoption outlook for bitcoin. "In a year's time, we're somewhere around $110,000 per coin for BTC," Fulford said. Plus, he explains $RIGZ, a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in clean crypto mining firms.

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What Makes Algorand One of the Hottest Proof-of-Stake Smart Contract Platforms This Year?

Sean Ford, COO of proof-of-stake smart contract platform Algorand, which is up 555% year-to-date, shares insights into Algorand's architecture and mission to "build and innovate high performing technology" following Tuesday's network failure on Solana. He discusses Algorand's key differentiators from its competitors, its role in El Salvador's Bitcoin Law, as well as the price action of ALGO. Plus, he discusses the Algorand Foundation's recently launched $300 million DeFi innovation fund.

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