BTC Markets in Beijing
Sino Global Capital Research Analyst Hans Xiang on crypto business development and bitcoin mining in China.
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Bitcoin
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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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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 illeg...
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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...
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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...
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Mar 6, 2021 at 2:40 p.m. UTC
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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” pane...
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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 c...
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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 CBD...
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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...
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Mar 4, 2021 at 10:33 p.m. UTC
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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 handl...
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Wyoming Senator Says National Debt Is Debasing the Value of the US Dollar. Is Bitcoin the Solution?
Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is one of the biggest crypto supporters in the U.S. Senate. She discusses the federal government’s opportunity to harness bitcoin’s power as a store...
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