“It’s good at answering Bitcoin and economics-related questions, at least better than GPT-4”, Aleksandar Svetski tells Cointelegraph at a bustling Bitcoin Amsterdam. The entrepreneur, author and founder of Spirit of Satoshi, a novel AI large language model (LLM), begins to unpack the arduous journey his small startup has undertaken to create …
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A recent panel at the Swan Pacific Bitcoin festival was cleverly titled, “Are halving price cycles bullshit?” Throughout the discussion, host and founder of the Bitcoin Layer Nik Bhatia asked Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel, Swan CIO Ralph Zagury and Swan product manager Andy Edstrom to share their thoughts on …
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Jimmy Song is among the names in the Bitcoin landscape that don’t require an introduction. He has been involved with the BTC ecosystem for about a decade, from being a developer and supporter of the network to publishing several books on the matter, trying to educate the masses about Bitcoin’s …
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In 2012, a staggering 50,000 Bitcoin (BTC) were stolen from the infamous Silk Road, an illicit dark web marketplace. Over the years, the value of the stolen BTC skyrocketed to $3 billion, making it one of the most significant mysteries in cryptocurrency. However, nearly a decade later, a critical mistake …
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The Bitcoin (BTC) value proposition continues to be a source of confidence for investors and proponents amid prevailing depressed market conditions in the broader cryptocurrency space. This was a key takeaway from in-depth interviews with Bitcoin developers, advocates, analysts and influential figures during the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023 conference. Jameson Lopp, …
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In a flurry of market activity, false news surrounding the approval of a Bitcoin (BTC) Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community. False Rumors of BTC Spot ETF Approval Trigger Volatility Initially reported by Cointelegraph, the news claimed that …
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“We’re contorting ourselves to pass through the keyhole of tyranny.” Edward Snowden’s words to the audience at the packed Genesis Stage hall at Bitcoin Amsterdam stressed the preeminent cryptocurrency’s ever-increasing importance in a world beset by creeping government surveillance, devaluing fiat currencies and restrictive policies. The renowned whistleblower’s address summed …
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Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week firmly back in the “Uptober” spirit as the weekly close gives way to a classic short squeeze. In a return to classic BTC price volatility of the kind seen earlier in the month, the largest cryptocurrency is tackling $28,000 ahead of the first Wall …
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TL;DR Ripple won two major legal battles against the US SEC; trial set for April 23, 2024. Despite CFO’s departure, experts predict a likely win for Ripple against the SEC. Major finance firms aim to launch BTC ETFs in the US, awaiting SEC’s decision. If the SEC approves, Bitcoin’s price …
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Bitcoin (BTC) was clinging to the key $26,800 mark prior to the Oct. 12 Wall Street open as United States inflation data continued to beat expectations. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView BTC price reacts as CPI surpasses predictions Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price volatility staying …
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Bitcoin (BTC) failed to hit $100,000 during the 2021 bull market because defunct exchange FTX kept selling BTC, analysis claims. In an X post on Oct. 12, Joe Burnett, senior product marketing manager at Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained, joined voices arguing that FTX executives suppressed BTC price strength. FTX …
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has steadily declined in recent weeks, falling below the support zone at $27,500. This has led some investors to question whether Bitcoin will rebound this year or if newer altcoins could serve as better alternatives. One altcoin drawing attention in this regard is Bitcoin Minetrix (BTCMTX), a …
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