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Calculated Shard: 163 (from laksa171)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa163.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest","crawl_time":1775319370,"first_indexed_time":1565904115,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,foxbusiness!www,\/technology\/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest s443","src_root_hash":"11899573368979483563","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Bitcoin: What to know, when (or if) to invest in it | Fox Business","meta_descriptions":["Despite its intended use as a currency, many investors are using the technology not as a way to buy and sell things, but as a market investment"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"What is a bitcoin exactly? The cryptocurrency trend is not going away, and many Americans are wondering if now is a good time to buy or invest in the new technology.\nAs\nmarket\ninstability continues, FOX Business sat down with David Guy Levy, cryptocurrency expert and producer of the documentary \"Banking on Bitcoin,\" to figure out what this confusing technology is and if we need to be investing in it today.\nMetallic Bitcoin symbol with financial chart\n(iStock)\n“Bitcoin is a currency, but it is decentralized,” explains Levy. “That means it's not from any one government or bank. All transactions are recorded on a peer-to-peer network which maintains a decentralized ledger.”\nThat sounds simple enough. Despite its intended use as a currency,\nmany investors\nare using the technology not as a way to buy and sell things, but as a market investment that is creating some misconceptions about bitcoin.\n“The most common misunderstanding about bitcoin is that it's unregulated,” Levy says. “Just because there isn't a government or bank controlling it, you still have to follow the laws of the government you reside or operate in. The IRS still expects you to pay taxes on any gains you would make as the value of bitcoin rises.”\nAs the markets continue to fluctuate greatly with reports of a possible recession on the horizon, is bitcoin a good or safe investment?\n“I don't think so,” explains Levy. “Look, I produced a documentary on bitcoin, and I myself never purchased a single coin. That's not to say that I haven't seen my friends buy some and make some money. But not because they knew what they were doing. There are many people pumping and dumping it, and the price is too volatile for it to be trusted, in my own opinion.\nMORE FROM FOXBUSINESS.COM\n“People should invest in simple things that they can understand. And I don't think most people investing in bitcoin understand the first thing about it.”\nLevy continues, “Bitcoin was created to be money. And that's what I'd like to see it be. But the majority of people are buying it as an investment.\nSo is bitcoin an effective tool for use as money? “Since bitcoin was invented, the tech has evolved and the newer cryptocurrencies have better transaction times and would probably be better for sending money.\nHere is where bitcoin is different from other cryptos, like Ripple and Facebook’s proposed new currency.\n“Well, for one, the transaction times are different,” Levy says. “Bitcoin can take 10minutes, or even several hours to transfer. In some cases, days. That's not great for commerce. Newer cryptos like Etherium and Ripple are just a few seconds. Facebook's new currency, if the government allows it to even happen, has a huge difference. It'll be run by Facebook, and I would never want that company to control my money.”\nCLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS\n“As a currency, I think there are better options and I'd be very interested to see which one a major company such as Amazon would decide to allow on its platform. As an investment, I think more traditional avenues are the safe way to go,” Levy adds.\nIf you're looking to learn more about bitcoin, how it works and where it came from, you can't go wrong by checking out Levy’s film, \"\nBanking On Bitcoin\n,\" available online.","attrs_markdown":"[Fox Business](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/)\n\n- [Personal Finance](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/personal-finance)\n  - [Mortgages](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/mortgage)\n  - [Student Loans](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/student-loans)\n  - [Credit Cards](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/credit-cards)\n  - [Personal Loans](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/personal-loans)\n  - [Savings](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/savings)\n  - [Insurance](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/insurance)\n  - [401k](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/401k)\n  - [Retirement](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/modern-retirement)\n  - [Tax Planning](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/tax-planning)\n- [Economy](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/economy)\n  - 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Arrow\n\n[Bitcoin](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/bitcoin)\n\n**Published**\n\nAugust 15, 2019 4:51pm EDT\n# Bitcoin: What to know, when (or if) to invest in it\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest)\n- [Twitter](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest)\n- [Threads](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest)\n- [Print](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest)\n- [Email](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest)\n- [Add Fox Business on Google](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest)\n\nBy  Mike Cherico  [FOXBusiness](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/)\n\n[![Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder Thomas Lee on how to invest in bitcoin, why he considers bitcoin to be a safe haven and the state of the markets and why he does not predict a recession.](http:\/\/media.foxbusiness.com\/BrightCove\/854081161001\/201908\/3309\/854081161001_6073298152001_6073303783001-vs.jpg) Video](http:\/\/video.foxbusiness.com\/v\/6073303783001)\n\nWhat is a bitcoin exactly? The cryptocurrency trend is not going away, and many Americans are wondering if now is a good time to buy or invest in the new technology.\n\nAs [market](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/markets) instability continues, FOX Business sat down with David Guy Levy, cryptocurrency expert and producer of the documentary \"Banking on Bitcoin,\" to figure out what this confusing technology is and if we need to be investing in it today.\n\nMetallic Bitcoin symbol with financial chart (iStock)\n\n“Bitcoin is a currency, but it is decentralized,” explains Levy. “That means it's not from any one government or bank. All transactions are recorded on a peer-to-peer network which maintains a decentralized ledger.”\n\nThat sounds simple enough. Despite its intended use as a currency, [many investors](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/personal-finance) are using the technology not as a way to buy and sell things, but as a market investment that is creating some misconceptions about bitcoin.\n\n“The most common misunderstanding about bitcoin is that it's unregulated,” Levy says. “Just because there isn't a government or bank controlling it, you still have to follow the laws of the government you reside or operate in. The IRS still expects you to pay taxes on any gains you would make as the value of bitcoin rises.”\n\nAs the markets continue to fluctuate greatly with reports of a possible recession on the horizon, is bitcoin a good or safe investment?\n\n“I don't think so,” explains Levy. “Look, I produced a documentary on bitcoin, and I myself never purchased a single coin. That's not to say that I haven't seen my friends buy some and make some money. But not because they knew what they were doing. There are many people pumping and dumping it, and the price is too volatile for it to be trusted, in my own opinion.\n\n## MORE FROM FOXBUSINESS.COM\n[Here's Why Bitcoin and Bitcoin Investment Trust Are Rising Today](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/markets\/heres-why-bitcoin-and-bitcoin-investment-trust-are-rising-today)\n\n[Bulls Continue Pushing Bitcoin Higher](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/markets\/bulls-continue-pushing-bitcoin-higher)\n\n“People should invest in simple things that they can understand. And I don't think most people investing in bitcoin understand the first thing about it.”\n\nLevy continues, “Bitcoin was created to be money. And that's what I'd like to see it be. But the majority of people are buying it as an investment.\n\nSo is bitcoin an effective tool for use as money? “Since bitcoin was invented, the tech has evolved and the newer cryptocurrencies have better transaction times and would probably be better for sending money.\n\nHere is where bitcoin is different from other cryptos, like Ripple and Facebook’s proposed new currency.\n\n“Well, for one, the transaction times are different,” Levy says. “Bitcoin can take 10minutes, or even several hours to transfer. In some cases, days. That's not great for commerce. Newer cryptos like Etherium and Ripple are just a few seconds. Facebook's new currency, if the government allows it to even happen, has a huge difference. It'll be run by Facebook, and I would never want that company to control my money.”\n\n[**CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS**](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/)\n\n“As a currency, I think there are better options and I'd be very interested to see which one a major company such as Amazon would decide to allow on its platform. 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The cryptocurrency trend is not going away, and many Americans are wondering if now is a good time to buy or invest in the new technology.\n\nAs [market](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/markets) instability continues, FOX Business sat down with David Guy Levy, cryptocurrency expert and producer of the documentary \"Banking on Bitcoin,\" to figure out what this confusing technology is and if we need to be investing in it today.\n\nMetallic Bitcoin symbol with financial chart (iStock)\n\n“Bitcoin is a currency, but it is decentralized,” explains Levy. “That means it's not from any one government or bank. All transactions are recorded on a peer-to-peer network which maintains a decentralized ledger.”\n\nThat sounds simple enough. Despite its intended use as a currency, [many investors](https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/personal-finance) are using the technology not as a way to buy and sell things, but as a market investment that is creating some misconceptions about bitcoin.\n\n“The most common misunderstanding about bitcoin is that it's unregulated,” Levy says. “Just because there isn't a government or bank controlling it, you still have to follow the laws of the government you reside or operate in. The IRS still expects you to pay taxes on any gains you would make as the value of bitcoin rises.”\n\nAs the markets continue to fluctuate greatly with reports of a possible recession on the horizon, is bitcoin a good or safe investment?\n\n“I don't think so,” explains Levy. “Look, I produced a documentary on bitcoin, and I myself never purchased a single coin. That's not to say that I haven't seen my friends buy some and make some money. But not because they knew what they were doing. 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Boilerpipe Text	What is a bitcoin exactly? The cryptocurrency trend is not going away, and many Americans are wondering if now is a good time to buy or invest in the new technology. As market instability continues, FOX Business sat down with David Guy Levy, cryptocurrency expert and producer of the documentary "Banking on Bitcoin," to figure out what this confusing technology is and if we need to be investing in it today. Metallic Bitcoin symbol with financial chart (iStock) “Bitcoin is a currency, but it is decentralized,” explains Levy. “That means it's not from any one government or bank. All transactions are recorded on a peer-to-peer network which maintains a decentralized ledger.” That sounds simple enough. Despite its intended use as a currency, many investors are using the technology not as a way to buy and sell things, but as a market investment that is creating some misconceptions about bitcoin. “The most common misunderstanding about bitcoin is that it's unregulated,” Levy says. “Just because there isn't a government or bank controlling it, you still have to follow the laws of the government you reside or operate in. The IRS still expects you to pay taxes on any gains you would make as the value of bitcoin rises.” As the markets continue to fluctuate greatly with reports of a possible recession on the horizon, is bitcoin a good or safe investment? “I don't think so,” explains Levy. “Look, I produced a documentary on bitcoin, and I myself never purchased a single coin. That's not to say that I haven't seen my friends buy some and make some money. But not because they knew what they were doing. There are many people pumping and dumping it, and the price is too volatile for it to be trusted, in my own opinion. MORE FROM FOXBUSINESS.COM “People should invest in simple things that they can understand. And I don't think most people investing in bitcoin understand the first thing about it.” Levy continues, “Bitcoin was created to be money. And that's what I'd like to see it be. But the majority of people are buying it as an investment. So is bitcoin an effective tool for use as money? “Since bitcoin was invented, the tech has evolved and the newer cryptocurrencies have better transaction times and would probably be better for sending money. Here is where bitcoin is different from other cryptos, like Ripple and Facebook’s proposed new currency. “Well, for one, the transaction times are different,” Levy says. “Bitcoin can take 10minutes, or even several hours to transfer. In some cases, days. That's not great for commerce. Newer cryptos like Etherium and Ripple are just a few seconds. Facebook's new currency, if the government allows it to even happen, has a huge difference. It'll be run by Facebook, and I would never want that company to control my money.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS “As a currency, I think there are better options and I'd be very interested to see which one a major company such as Amazon would decide to allow on its platform. As an investment, I think more traditional avenues are the safe way to go,” Levy adds. If you're looking to learn more about bitcoin, how it works and where it came from, you can't go wrong by checking out Levy’s film, " Banking On Bitcoin ," available online.
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The cryptocurrency trend is not going away, and many Americans are wondering if now is a good time to buy or invest in the new technology. As [market](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets) instability continues, FOX Business sat down with David Guy Levy, cryptocurrency expert and producer of the documentary "Banking on Bitcoin," to figure out what this confusing technology is and if we need to be investing in it today. Metallic Bitcoin symbol with financial chart (iStock) “Bitcoin is a currency, but it is decentralized,” explains Levy. “That means it's not from any one government or bank. All transactions are recorded on a peer-to-peer network which maintains a decentralized ledger.” That sounds simple enough. Despite its intended use as a currency, [many investors](https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance) are using the technology not as a way to buy and sell things, but as a market investment that is creating some misconceptions about bitcoin. “The most common misunderstanding about bitcoin is that it's unregulated,” Levy says. “Just because there isn't a government or bank controlling it, you still have to follow the laws of the government you reside or operate in. The IRS still expects you to pay taxes on any gains you would make as the value of bitcoin rises.” As the markets continue to fluctuate greatly with reports of a possible recession on the horizon, is bitcoin a good or safe investment? “I don't think so,” explains Levy. “Look, I produced a documentary on bitcoin, and I myself never purchased a single coin. That's not to say that I haven't seen my friends buy some and make some money. But not because they knew what they were doing. There are many people pumping and dumping it, and the price is too volatile for it to be trusted, in my own opinion. ## MORE FROM FOXBUSINESS.COM [Here's Why Bitcoin and Bitcoin Investment Trust Are Rising Today](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/heres-why-bitcoin-and-bitcoin-investment-trust-are-rising-today) [Bulls Continue Pushing Bitcoin Higher](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/bulls-continue-pushing-bitcoin-higher) “People should invest in simple things that they can understand. And I don't think most people investing in bitcoin understand the first thing about it.” Levy continues, “Bitcoin was created to be money. And that's what I'd like to see it be. But the majority of people are buying it as an investment. So is bitcoin an effective tool for use as money? “Since bitcoin was invented, the tech has evolved and the newer cryptocurrencies have better transaction times and would probably be better for sending money. Here is where bitcoin is different from other cryptos, like Ripple and Facebook’s proposed new currency. “Well, for one, the transaction times are different,” Levy says. “Bitcoin can take 10minutes, or even several hours to transfer. In some cases, days. That's not great for commerce. Newer cryptos like Etherium and Ripple are just a few seconds. Facebook's new currency, if the government allows it to even happen, has a huge difference. It'll be run by Facebook, and I would never want that company to control my money.” [CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS](https://www.foxbusiness.com/) “As a currency, I think there are better options and I'd be very interested to see which one a major company such as Amazon would decide to allow on its platform. As an investment, I think more traditional avenues are the safe way to go,” Levy adds. If you're looking to learn more about bitcoin, how it works and where it came from, you can't go wrong by checking out Levy’s film, "[Banking On Bitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElxTv17Ilqc)," available online. ## U.S. Stock Market Quotes Quotes displayed in real-time Market Update sponsored by Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement ![Fox News First](https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2023/09/532x120-NEWSLETTER_BIZ-Rundown.png) Arrives Weekly Get Our Newsletter Get a brief on the top business stories of the week, plus CEO interviews, market updates, tech and money news that matters to you. We've added you to our mailing list. [Subscribe](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-investment-invest) By clicking subscribe, you agree to the Fox News [Privacy Policy](https://www.foxnews.com/privacy-policy) and [Terms of Use](https://www.foxnews.com/terms-of-use), and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. 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Readable Markdown	What is a bitcoin exactly? The cryptocurrency trend is not going away, and many Americans are wondering if now is a good time to buy or invest in the new technology. As [market](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets) instability continues, FOX Business sat down with David Guy Levy, cryptocurrency expert and producer of the documentary "Banking on Bitcoin," to figure out what this confusing technology is and if we need to be investing in it today. Metallic Bitcoin symbol with financial chart (iStock) “Bitcoin is a currency, but it is decentralized,” explains Levy. “That means it's not from any one government or bank. All transactions are recorded on a peer-to-peer network which maintains a decentralized ledger.” That sounds simple enough. Despite its intended use as a currency, [many investors](https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance) are using the technology not as a way to buy and sell things, but as a market investment that is creating some misconceptions about bitcoin. “The most common misunderstanding about bitcoin is that it's unregulated,” Levy says. “Just because there isn't a government or bank controlling it, you still have to follow the laws of the government you reside or operate in. The IRS still expects you to pay taxes on any gains you would make as the value of bitcoin rises.” As the markets continue to fluctuate greatly with reports of a possible recession on the horizon, is bitcoin a good or safe investment? “I don't think so,” explains Levy. “Look, I produced a documentary on bitcoin, and I myself never purchased a single coin. That's not to say that I haven't seen my friends buy some and make some money. But not because they knew what they were doing. There are many people pumping and dumping it, and the price is too volatile for it to be trusted, in my own opinion. ## MORE FROM FOXBUSINESS.COM “People should invest in simple things that they can understand. And I don't think most people investing in bitcoin understand the first thing about it.” Levy continues, “Bitcoin was created to be money. And that's what I'd like to see it be. But the majority of people are buying it as an investment. So is bitcoin an effective tool for use as money? “Since bitcoin was invented, the tech has evolved and the newer cryptocurrencies have better transaction times and would probably be better for sending money. Here is where bitcoin is different from other cryptos, like Ripple and Facebook’s proposed new currency. “Well, for one, the transaction times are different,” Levy says. “Bitcoin can take 10minutes, or even several hours to transfer. In some cases, days. That's not great for commerce. Newer cryptos like Etherium and Ripple are just a few seconds. Facebook's new currency, if the government allows it to even happen, has a huge difference. It'll be run by Facebook, and I would never want that company to control my money.” [CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS](https://www.foxbusiness.com/) “As a currency, I think there are better options and I'd be very interested to see which one a major company such as Amazon would decide to allow on its platform. As an investment, I think more traditional avenues are the safe way to go,” Levy adds. If you're looking to learn more about bitcoin, how it works and where it came from, you can't go wrong by checking out Levy’s film, "[Banking On Bitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElxTv17Ilqc)," available online.
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