Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.

El Salvador Weekly: Tourism Minister Says Bitcoins Led to Spike in Visitors

El Salvador Weekly: Tourism Minister Says Bitcoins Led to Spike in Visitors
El Salvador Weekly: Tourism Minister Says Bitcoins Led to Spike in Visitors
August 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

It’s hard to know whether they were spending bitcoins or dollars, but the amount tourists spent in El Salvador spiked to pre-pandemic numbers, according to...

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Who Is Bitcoin Creator ‘Satoshi Nakamoto,’ and Why Does He Still Matter?
Who Is Bitcoin Creator ‘Satoshi Nakamoto,’ and Why Does He Still Matter?
August 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

“Bitcoin,” “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” are words that most people have at least heard of since the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness over the...

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Nigerians Switch to Crypto as Country’s Currency Weakens
Nigerians Switch to Crypto as Country’s Currency Weakens
August 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

As Nigerians trade more dollar-dominated digital assets, they have been hedging against a drop in value for the naira, which is seeing new lows on...

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Today in Crypto: Russian, Iranian Investors Turn to Dubai’s Crypto Shops to Get Around Sanctions; CryptoPunks NFTs See $2.3M Sales Jump After Tiffany Partnership
Today in Crypto: Russian, Iranian Investors Turn to Dubai’s Crypto Shops to Get Around Sanctions;...
August 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Monday (Aug. 1) that it has finalized new rules intended to help fight misleading advertisements. Get the Full...

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In Crypto, Market Manipulation Remains a Problem
In Crypto, Market Manipulation Remains a Problem
August 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

If you’re concerned about paying for goods in crypto due to its price volatility, it’s worth noting that a fair bit of that price volatility...

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Today in Crypto: Binance, FTX Grow During Selloff; Crypto Beginners Regret Listening to Friends, Family
Today in Crypto: Binance, FTX Grow During Selloff; Crypto Beginners Regret Listening to Friends, Family
July 31, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Spanish banking multinational Santander will begin offer crypto trading for its Brazil clients, according to Santander Brazil CEO Mario Leao. Get the Full Story Complete...

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El Salvador Weekly: Bond Buyback Hopes to Stem Bitcoin-Related Default Fears
El Salvador Weekly: Bond Buyback Hopes to Stem Bitcoin-Related Default Fears
July 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

El Salvador will buy back $1.6 billion worth of its sovereign bond, hoping to pull its highly discounted debt out of deep junk territory and...

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Today in Crypto: Durbin, Warren Question Fidelity on Retirement Funds’ Crypto Exposure; Game Maker Sky Mavis CEO Moved Game Tokens Prior to Announcing Hack
Today in Crypto: Durbin, Warren Question Fidelity on Retirement Funds’ Crypto Exposure; Game Maker Sky...
July 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Solana-based yield protocol Nirvana Finance has been hit by a $3.5 million exploit which used flash loans to manipulate and drain liquidity. Get the Full...

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Today in Crypto: U.S. Treasury Probes the Exchange Kraken Over Iran Sanctions; Central African Republic’s New Digital Coin Gets Few Buyers
Today in Crypto: U.S. Treasury Probes the Exchange Kraken Over Iran Sanctions; Central African Republic’s...
July 26, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Some U.S. senators are trying to make it simpler for U.S. citizens to track taxes when buying or selling crypto with a new bill. Get...

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