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Bitcoin was invented in 2008 by  Satoshi Nakamoto, an unknown person or persons, and is the world’s first digital money (cryptocurrency).

Bitcoin transactions are on a secure, decentralized blockchain-based network. Its a new kind of money that’s instant, private, and free from traditional bank stranglehold

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US Banking Giant Morgan Stanley Buys Over $250,000,000 Worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares

Banking giant Morgan Stanley has made a nine-figure investment in the digital currency investment product Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). GBTC gives institutional investors exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) as shares are based on the performance of the top crypto.   Filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) show the financial titan invested in GBTC […]

Crypto can alleviate the financial fallout for people in Afghanistan

“One of the greatest tragedies in life,” according to author K. L. Toth, “is to lose your own sense of self and accept the version of you that is expected by everyone else.” For the people of Afghanistan — almost 40 million of them — the loss of self, as well as the loss of […]

Tech Titan Jack Dorsey Says He’s Building a Decentralized Exchange for Bitcoin

Square and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is building a decentralized exchange for Bitcoin (BTC). The tech mogul broke the news to his 5.6 million Twitter followers on Friday after first announcing last month that Square was developing a new business, called TBD, focused on creating decentralized finance (DeFi) services for Bitcoin (BTC).   We’ve determined […]

Bitcoin in line for ‘phenomenal’ weekly close if BTC price holds $49K

Bitcoin (BTC) held $49,000 on Aug. 28 after the United States Federal Reserve sparked a run-up toward critical resistance. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView All eyes on $49,300 on the weekly chart Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD cooling at higher levels after cracking the $49,000 mark late Friday. The end […]

Still too early to know if Bitcoin will remain top dog, Wall Street vet says

Bitcoin has thus far remained the largest crypto asset in terms of market capitalization since its launch in 2009. Given the thousands of other cryptocurrencies that have come into existence over the years, could any of them ever become larger than Bitcoin (BTC) in terms of market cap? “We are in the top half of […]

Bitcoin price stages a comeback as 3 indicators reflect BTC’s strength

Bitcoin (BTC) price is still 4.4% down from its Aug. 23 high at $50,500, leading some traders to question whether the local top marked the end of the recent 34-day long bull run. Even with the current correction, derivatives data and the maneuvers of professional investors are not flashing any bearish signals. Bitcoin price in […]

‘Major catalyst’ needed to send Bitcoin price to a new ATH, says analyst

The cryptocurrency market has been on a tear over the last month as Bitcoin price climbed 73% from a low of $29,200 on July 20 to a high of $50,478 on Aug. 26, a move that has warranted caution from Dan McDermitt, cryptocurrency market analyst and co-founder of TheChartGuys.  According to McDermitt, Bitcoin’s relentless march […]

Coinbase Partners With E-Sports Organization To Bridge Gaming and Crypto

Coinbase is partnering with German e-sports organization Berlin International Gaming (BIG) in an attempt to bring the worlds of gaming and crypto closer together. The crypto exchange will receive a brand and content rights package with BIG’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team.   The partnership will also involve community events and digital activations, according an official […]

‘Uber dovish’ Fed sparks S&P 500 all-time high as analyst calls new Bitcoin impulse move

Bitcoin (BTC) gained almost $1,500 in under an hour on Aug. 26 after an “uber dovish” speech by Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC price action charges upwards Speaking at the virtual Jackson Hole annual symposium, Powell hinted that the Fed would begin to reduce its asset purchases […]

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