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Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.
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The All-Important U.S. 10-Year Yield Is Moving in the Wrong Direction for Trump
One of the most volatile trading sessions since March 2020 exposed deep cracks in the global financial system—foreign selling of U.S. Treasury notes is questioned.
Cboe Set to Debut New Bitcoin Futures With FTSE Russell
The crypto arm of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange said that the launch comes at a pivotal moment as demand for crypto exposure grows.
Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage
Pierre Rochard, the Bitcoin Maximalist OG, on Mining, Markets and Modern Finance
Pierre Rochard, now CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, reflects on over a decade in the space, from early education to policy battles and his latest mission to bring bitcoin to traditional finance. He is a speaker at this year’s Consensus gathering in Toronto.
Bitcoin Pops and Drops as Markets Swing Wildly on Tariff News
The White House denied a report that it was mulling a 90-day delay on imposition of tariffs.
Bitcoin Hashrate Surpasses 1 Zettahash as Miner Revenue Hits Record Low
Network difficulty jumps nearly 7%—the biggest increase since July 2024—driven by an all-time high in hashrate.
Markets in Freefall: Is the Credit Market Forcing the Fed’s Hand?
Futures now price in up to five rate cuts in 2025 as investors bet on an aggressive policy pivot.
Strategy Treads Water on BTC Bet, While Metaplanet, Semler Reel from Heavy Losses
Strategy’s cushion is narrowing, with an average bitcoin cost basis of $67,458.
Tariff-Sensitive Australian Dollar Offers Hope to Bitcoin Bulls as BTC Drops Below $75K
The tariff-sensitive currency has rebounded nearly 100 pips from the Asian session low, suggesting a potential nadir in the selling of risk assets.
China Reportedly Discussing Front Loading Stimulus to Counter Trump Tariffs
Beijing is considering advancing monetary stimulus to mitigate the effects of President Trump's tariffs on the Chinese economy.
