Bitcoin

O Bitcoin é o pioneiro das blockchains e criptomoedas, introduzido em um white paper lançado em 2008por uma pessoa ou grupo de pessoas aparentemente pseudônimo conhecido comoSatoshi Nakamoto. O documento descreveu um método peer-to-peer de transferência de dinheiro sem o uso de instituições financeiras. A Criptomoeda conhecida como Bitcoin ou BTCestreou em 2009. As transações são registradas em um livro-razão público (umcadeia de blocos) por entidades conhecidas comomineirosque se envolvem em um processo chamadoprova de trabalho. Os mineradores são recompensados ​​por fazer isso obtendo Bitcoin recém-cunhados. Alguns proponentes veem o BTC como uma alternativa às moedas fiduciárias e uma proteção contra a inflação. O Bitcoin inspirou a criação de inúmeras outras criptomoedas e projetos de blockchain.

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'When Facts Change, I Change': Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' Explains His Investments in Bitcoin

Only a month ago, "Shark Tank" co-host Kevin O'Leary was saying bitcoin was too volatile of an asset to make a good investment. Now, the television star is investing 3% of his portfolio into crypto. What changed his mind? "Mr. Wonderful" also discusses his commitment to "ethical" bitcoin mining of "virgin coins." Find out why he thinks the provenance of bitcoin will become the number one issue and how he will capitalize on it.

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What’s Behind the Pullback After Bitcoin’s New All-Time High?

Bitcoin hit an all-time high this weekend, breaking through $61K, before dropping back to $56K on Monday morning. CoinDesk senior reporter Omkar Godbole weighs in on what’s behind the drop in price.

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The 101 Before You Invest in Bitcoin or Ethereum

For crypto-curious investors looking to buy bitcoin or ether for the first time, there are a few things to consider before buying. "The Hash" panel gives a shoutout to CoinDesk's Christine Kim's important report and also share their own tips about risks and red flags when first getting into crypto.

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Will the NFT Craze Impact Bitcoin?

It's been a big week for Bitcoin. BTC's price continues to rise and NFTs took the crypto world by storm with the digital artist Beeple's record-breaking sale of an NFT for $69 million. Will the NFT boom eventually have an impact on bitcoin?

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Are People Going to Spend Their Stimulus Checks on Bitcoin?

Some of President Joe Biden's $1.9T in stimulus is set to start hitting bank accounts next week. According to Galen Moore, a Coinbase analysis after the first round of stimulus checks showed a "suspiciously high number of bitcoin buys were taking place in the exact amount of the standard stimulus check." Will this drive the price of bitcoin up next week? Plus, the latest in the Taproot project.

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Bond Yields Are Rising; Here's What That Means for Bitcoin

Bond yields are surging, reaching their highest point in more than a year. Why are investors worried and what does this mean for bitcoin? "The Hash" panel debates.

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Will Central Banks Invest in Bitcoin?

Crypto trader and economist Alex Kruger weighs in on the near- and long-term future of the crypto markets, including whether or not central banks will invest in bitcoin. “Once the mainstream market accepts bitcoin as an alternative to gold, it becomes unavoidable,” Kruger said.

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Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading Is Expanding Across the Developing World

Bitcoin might be seen as more of an asset class in the Western world, but in countries like Nigeria it is becoming the currency of choice for day-to-day commerce.

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Be Aware: Crypto Scam Apps Are Lurking in App Stores

There are a ton of scam crypto apps lurking on the Apple and Google app stores that are stealing users’ money and information by imitating legitimate wallets. “The Hash” panel discusses CoinDesk reporters Ben Powers and Colin Harper’s deep dive investigation.

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Battle Continues on How Mt. Gox Is Going to Repay Users for Lost Crypto Funds

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has proposed an alternative rehabilitation plan to the existing push for a class-action lawsuit against the collapsed crypto exchange. “The Hash” panel debates how Karpeles’ plan could shake out and whether it will bring the Mt. Gox fiasco to a close.

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