Bitcoin was launched in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis in response to central bank bailouts, institutional censorship, and the instability of fiat currencies. With its fixed supply and decentralized nature, Bitcoin gave the world a hard asset that isn’t driven by the whims of the central banks, governments, or major institutions. It actually allows users to be their own bank and to conduct borderless, permissionless transactions. This store of value has come a long way from its humble beginnings, when it was a fringe asset. Today, Bitcoin is being firmly embedded in the traditional investment ... (full story)