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Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world’s first and most popular cryptocurrency with many siblings like ethereum, litecoin, and monero vying for the top spot. Invented by the unknown entity Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, bitcoin has since grown exponentially and began spiking in 2017 as prices reached as high as $20,000. As prices continue to be extremely volatile, bitcoin’s novelty has yet to wear off. With other digital currencies on the rise, bitcoin remains one of the most well-known cryptocurrencies in this financial craze.

Feds arrest founder of bitcoin ‘mixer’ they say laundered $335 million over ten yearsFeds arrest founder of bitcoin ‘mixer’ they say laundered $335 million over ten years
Coinbase is on the Nasdaq, in case you want to bet on cryptocurrency using dollarsCoinbase is on the Nasdaq, in case you want to bet on cryptocurrency using dollars
Could a ‘Crypto Climate Accord’ erase cryptocurrencies’ carbon footprint?Could a ‘Crypto Climate Accord’ erase cryptocurrencies’ carbon footprint?
A bull and a bear on bitcoin

Professor Steve Hanke and investor Nic Carter on the two sides of the bitcoin debate

Nilay Patel
Jack wants the entire world to know he’s got a bitcoin clockJack wants the entire world to know he’s got a bitcoin clock
You can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin in the USYou can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin in the US
Coinbase reveals $1.2 billion revenue in plans to go publicCoinbase reveals $1.2 billion revenue in plans to go public
Twitter CEO partners with Jay-Z on $23M bitcoin development fundTwitter CEO partners with Jay-Z on $23M bitcoin development fund
Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase clashes with its environmental aspirationsTesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase clashes with its environmental aspirations
Tesla to accept bitcoin as payment in ‘near future’ after $1.5 billion investmentTesla to accept bitcoin as payment in ‘near future’ after $1.5 billion investment
A German man is keeping $60 million in bitcoin from police by never revealing his passwordA German man is keeping $60 million in bitcoin from police by never revealing his password
Jack Dorsey says proposed cryptocurrency regulation would create ‘perverse incentives’Jack Dorsey says proposed cryptocurrency regulation would create ‘perverse incentives’
Congratulations, the US got you cryptocurrency regulation for ChristmasCongratulations, the US got you cryptocurrency regulation for Christmas
Coinbase launches its cryptocurrency Visa debit card in the USCoinbase launches its cryptocurrency Visa debit card in the US
PayPal and Venmo will offer and accept cryptocurrency for all online paymentsPayPal and Venmo will offer and accept cryptocurrency for all online payments
Square buys $50 million in bitcoin as part of larger investment in cryptocurrencySquare buys $50 million in bitcoin as part of larger investment in cryptocurrency
Twitter’s massive attack: What we know after Apple, Biden, Obama, Musk, and others tweeted a bitcoin scamTwitter’s massive attack: What we know after Apple, Biden, Obama, Musk, and others tweeted a bitcoin scam
Chinese nationals helped North Korea launder stolen cryptocurrency, US officials sayChinese nationals helped North Korea launder stolen cryptocurrency, US officials say
DOJ charges Ohio man with laundering over $300 million via bitcoinDOJ charges Ohio man with laundering over $300 million via bitcoin
Amber Baldet on what blockchain technology can do for us beyond cryptocurrencyAmber Baldet on what blockchain technology can do for us beyond cryptocurrency
Bitpoint cryptocurrency exchange loses $32 million in hackBitpoint cryptocurrency exchange loses $32 million in hack
Angry mob burns down home of suspected Bitcoin swindlerAngry mob burns down home of suspected Bitcoin swindler
Trump apparently knows what Bitcoin is, and he doesn’t like itTrump apparently knows what Bitcoin is, and he doesn’t like it
Bitcoin consumes more energy than Switzerland, according to new estimateBitcoin consumes more energy than Switzerland, according to new estimate
You can now pay your AT&T bills using cryptocurrencyYou can now pay your AT&T bills using cryptocurrency
Flexa will let you pay at Whole Foods using your bitcoinFlexa will let you pay at Whole Foods using your bitcoin
How bitcoin grew up and became big money

Ten years after the genesis block, bitcoin’s been captured by the system it was supposed to replace

Elizabeth Lopatto
Bitcoin has lost 40 percent of its value in the last two weeksBitcoin has lost 40 percent of its value in the last two weeks
Ohio will let businesses pay their taxes with BitcoinOhio will let businesses pay their taxes with Bitcoin
Google’s G Suite Twitter account is the latest to get hacked in bitcoin scamGoogle’s G Suite Twitter account is the latest to get hacked in bitcoin scam
On bitcoin’s 10th birthday, JP Morgan CEO says he doesn’t ‘really give a shit’ about itOn bitcoin’s 10th birthday, JP Morgan CEO says he doesn’t ‘really give a shit’ about it
Japanese bitcoin exchange is robbed of $60 million worth of cryptocurrencyJapanese bitcoin exchange is robbed of $60 million worth of cryptocurrency
Square Cash expands bitcoin support to all 50 US statesSquare Cash expands bitcoin support to all 50 US states
New York Stock Exchange owner is launching a bitcoin exchangeNew York Stock Exchange owner is launching a bitcoin exchange
Coinbase now offering cryptocurrency gift cards for easier real-world spendingCoinbase now offering cryptocurrency gift cards for easier real-world spending
Twitter will lock your account if you change your display name to Elon MuskTwitter will lock your account if you change your display name to Elon Musk
Chinese police bust a World Cup gambling ring with more than $1 billion in cryptocurrencyChinese police bust a World Cup gambling ring with more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency
Feds ran a bitcoin-laundering sting for over a yearFeds ran a bitcoin-laundering sting for over a year
Mt. Gox says it may start paying back creditors as soon as next yearMt. Gox says it may start paying back creditors as soon as next year
The Freedom of the Press Foundation now accepts bitcoin cash, ether, and other cryptocurrenciesThe Freedom of the Press Foundation now accepts bitcoin cash, ether, and other cryptocurrencies

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