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The original cryptocurrency and proof-of-work blockchain.
A peer-to-peer electronic cash system launched in 2009. Proof-of-work mining secures a UTXO ledger with a fixed 21 million coin supply; Script, SegWit and Taproot enable programmable spending conditions, and the Lightning Network adds fast off-chain payments.
BitcoinBeginnerThe Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem built on Bitcoin is experiencing a surge of activity. This growth is attributed to the emergence of innovative protocols like Ordinals and Inscriptions, which have breathed new life into the Bitcoin DApp (decentralized application) scene. One such…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe US to combat the use of cryptocurrency in the abhorrent trade of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy are leading the charge, urging federal agencies to ramp up their ability to track crypto transactions linked to this criminal activity. Their concern…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is scrutinizing proposed rule changes that would allow trading options on Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). This move comes as regulators grapple with how to oversee the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. The SEC is particularly interested in…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to reject applications for spot Ether ETFs (exchange-traded funds) next month, according to industry sources. This news comes after a series of discouraging meetings between the SEC and issuers in recent weeks. Sources familiar with the…
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BitcoinBeginnerBitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set for a historic launch in Hong Kong on April 30th. These won’t be your typical ETFs, though, as details released by one of the issuers, ChinaAMC, reveal some key differences from their US counterparts. Firstly, these Hong Kong ETFs will track…
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BitcoinBeginnerCryptocurrency exchange Binance is facing a new class-action lawsuit in Canada, with plaintiffs alleging violations of local securities laws. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice published a certification motion on April 19 for the lawsuit, which accuses Binance of selling crypto derivative…
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BitcoinBeginnerRobert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently sparked controversy with his ambitious proposal to transition the entire United States budget onto a blockchain platform. The blockchain, a decentralized ledger technology most commonly associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has gained attention for its…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe Arkansas House of Representatives has taken a step towards potentially restricting cryptocurrency mining operations within the state. On Wednesday, lawmakers approved two separate bills that could significantly impact the industry. These bills don’t immediately become law, but they signal a…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on allowing the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to offer options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds). This delay impacts proposals from Bitwise and Grayscale, two major players in the cryptocurrency…
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BitcoinBeginnerAustralian investors looking for a new way to gain exposure to Bitcoin may be in luck soon. Monochrome, a local digital asset investment firm, announced that its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is expected to launch within the next two months, according to CEO Olaf Carbo. This would be a…
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BitcoinBeginnerOrdinals have promise, but the asset manager also pointed out that they are not insured and may lose value. The digital assets business of asset management Franklin Templeton sent a brief statement. Its investors outlining nonfungible tokens (NFTs) based on Bitcoin. According to Franklin Templeton…
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