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Find the latest news on Bitcoin, a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency founded by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto.
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Warren Buffett 'Wouldn't Buy All the Bitcoin in the World for $25'
Berkshire Hathaway's vice chairman Charlie Munger was even more determined to condemn Bitcoin during the company's shareholder meeting — describing it as "stupid" and "evil."
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Crypto News, April 29: Elon Musk Sells $4B in Tesla Stock, Panama Legalizes Crypto
Plus, the U.S. isn't happy about Fidelity adding BTC to 401Ks, and Coinbase NFT is just getting started.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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U.S. Has 'Grave Concerns' over Fidelity's Plan to Add Bitcoin to 401(k) Retirement Plans
Ali Khawar, a senior official within the administration, told The Wall Street Journal that he fears the move could put the funds of everyday consumers at risk.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Panama Legalizes Crypto Transactions, But Won't Make Bitcoin Legal Tender
Crucially, Panama won't be charging capital gains on Bitcoin, something that has been regarded as a pain point for investors around the world.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto Basics
A Guide to Crypto For College Students
How do I start a career in crypto? Do I need a blockchain degree to work for a crypto firm? We answer all those questions and more in our guide below.
By Will Kendall
2yr ago
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A Special Report on Crypto Sanctions and the Status of Crypto in Russia
We take a look at the role of cryptocurrency in the sanctions against Russia and how this is changing Russia’s stance on digital currencies.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
2yr ago
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Crypto News, April 28: Ronin Vows to Beef Up Security, and Zcash Co-Founder Reveals Himself
Also today, Russia is one step closer to passing a bill that will regulate cryptoassets — here's what's changed.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Podcast: Ukraine is Receiving Its Biggest Bitcoin Donation Ever
Also today — Ronin Network gives us new details on how it plans to beef up security after falling victim to a record-breaking hack.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Top Regulatory Threats to Crypto in 2022
How have countries all over the world decided to deal with crypto regulation?
By Will Kendall
2yr ago
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How-to Guides
The Beginner's Guide on How to Use Crypto Faucets in 2022
CoinMarketCap Academy explains crypto faucets — a way to earn cryptocurrency for free, and what the best crypto faucets sites are in 2022.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
2yr ago
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Finland is Donating 1,890 BTC to Ukraine — Worth $75M — That Was Seized from Drug Crimes
Finland's Finance Minister, Annika Saarikko, described the decision as "right, important and good" — and explained that customs had been planning to offload the BTC anyway.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Podcast: Tesla and Bitcoin Hit Hard on Nightmare Tuesday for Wall Street
Also today, the Central African Republic becomes the second country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender — and the first in Africa.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News, April 27: Two Big Bitcoin Milestones, But Price Plunges as Stock Market Wobbles
Also today, a new report suggests Bitcoin isn't as popular in El Salvador as you might think.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Bitcoin News: Chivo Wallet Use Has Plummeted in El Salvador, Report Claims
El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender back in September 2021 — eight months on, it's claimed just 20% of businesses accept BTC as a payment method.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Fort Worth Becomes First City in U.S. to Mine Bitcoin, as New York Starts Clampdown
Three S9 Bitcoin mining machines are going to operate 24 hours a day in a climate-controlled data center within Fort Worth City Hall.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Tesla Share Price Tanks — $126 BILLION Wiped as Elon Musk's Twitter Deal Causes Alarm
The tech-heavy Nasdaq plunged to its lowest level since December 2020 after suffering its biggest one-day drop in over 18 months — with Bitcoin dipping below $38,000.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Second Country Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender — Following in El Salvador's Footsteps
The Central African Republic has elevated Bitcoin to the same status as the CFA franc.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Tech Deep Dives
Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade and the Possibility of DeFi on Bitcoin
Taproot went live in November last year, promising greater transaction privacy by redefining how the network handles complex transactions. But what does that mean for DeFi on Bitcoin?
By Avyan
2yr ago
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