Bitcoin

Bitcoin è il pioniere delle blockchain e delle criptovalute, introdotto in un Libro bianco pubblicato nel 2008da una persona o un gruppo di persone apparentemente pseudonimo noto comeSatoshi Nakamoto. Il documento descriveva un metodo peer-to-peer per trasferire denaro senza l'uso di istituzioni finanziarie. La Criptovaluta nota come Bitcoin o BTCha debuttato nel 2009. Le transazioni vengono registrate su un registro pubblico (uncatena di blocchi) da entità note comeminatoriche si impegnano in un processo chiamatoprova di lavoro. I minatori vengono ricompensati per averlo fatto ottenendo Bitcoin appena coniati. Alcuni sostenitori vedono BTC come un'alternativa alle valute legali e una copertura contro l'inflazione. Bitcoin ha ispirato la creazione di numerose altre criptovalute e progetti blockchain.

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Bitcoin Total Supply Locked on Ethereum

Nearly 1% of total bitcoin supply is locked on Ethereum, jumping from 0.9% the year prior. BTC and ETH charts and analysis from Angela Minster at Flipside Crypto.

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BTC Markets in Beijing

Sino Global Capital Research Analyst Hans Xiang on crypto business development and bitcoin mining in China.

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Can Bitcoin Ever Be Shut Down?

Quantum economics analyst Jason Deane on his recent article outlining his reasoning for why Bitcoin will never be shut down. Deane compares Bitcoin to the Pirate Bay, an illegal file-sharing site that has resisted shutdown attempts for nearly two decades. But even if Bitcoin isn't shut down, can governments make it impossible for individuals to access it?

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US-Based Cipher Mining Goes Public Via SPAC Merger

Cipher Mining, a newly formed U.S.-based subsidiary of Bitfury, is going public after being valued at $2 billion. CEO of Cipher Mining Tyler Page discusses his company's plans, including Cipher Mining's locations in Texas and Ohio, the SPAC merger process and the current market appetite for public companies that offer exposure to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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What's Behind This Week's Ebbs and Flows for BTC?

The price of BTC has fluctuated wildly this week, trading in the $43K-$52K range. What's behind the fluctuations? "All About Bitcoin's" Week-in-Review panel discusses the week's events that impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto market. Plus, a look at the implications of Gary Gensler's expected confirmation to the role of SEC chairman.

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Is Bitcoin Bad for the Planet? Bill Gates Thinks So

Bill Gates is concerned about bitcoin’s impact on the environment, citing the network’s massive use of electricity. But is bitcoin actually bad for the planet? “The Hash” panel weighs in on the raging environmental debate in the crypto space.

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Bitcoin Is Booming in Egypt Despite Prohibitive New Banking Laws

Data from U.K.-based exchanges show rising interest in bitcoin in Egypt, with new users rising 400% from December 2020 to January 2021. "The Hash" panel weighs in on why the crypto industry is flourishing in economically unstable nations.

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Is the Crypto Market Still Bullish?

Philippe Bekhazi of XBTO Group, provides an update on the crypto markets, including whether recent dips in BTC prices indicate a reversal of the bull market, the impact of CBDCs on the crypto market and a developing program in Bermuda to create a stablecoin-based stimulus package.

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CoinDesk Report: The Investment Case for Crypto

CoinDesk Director of Research Noelle Acheson breaks down the latest CoinDesk Research report comparing the value propositions of BTC and ETH, the use-case for ether, and what institutional investors should be watching.

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Inflation Is on the Rise in the Euro Area. Here’s What That Means for Crypto Demand in Europe

Daniel Lacalle, chief economist at Tressis, shares his insights on European markets including differences in regulation, Europe’s response to the European Central Bank’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and how the euro’s inflation is driving demand for BTC differently across northern and southern Europe.

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