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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What This Week's Fed Decision, Jobs Report Means for Crypto

The U.S. Federal Reserve approved a fourth straight interest rate hike this week, while the Department of Labor said employers added 261,000 jobs in October. CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the implications for the crypto markets and global finance. Plus, CoinDesk Research Analyst George Kaloudis on bitcoin's hashrate and volatility.

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Bitcoin in NASDAQ Futures Rising Toward 4-Month High

High-growth tech stocks are faltering while bitcoin (BTC) is falling less and showing far greater resiliency amid global macro headwinds. Separately, Bitcoin in NASDAQ futures, or BitDAQ, is rising toward a four-month high. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Mercados

Bitcoin supera los US$21K a pesar del inesperado informe de empleo de EE. UU.

El precio de bitcoin subió hasta US$21.287 en las últimas 24 horas, el valor más alto desde el 13 de septiembre.

El gráfico del precio de bitcoin mostró un salto en el precio el viernes. (CoinDesk)

Finanzas

Fintech argentina Ualá habilita la compraventa de bitcoin y ether

El servicio estará disponible para 4,5 millones de usuarios en el país sudamericano en las próximas semanas.

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Finanzas

El proveedor de energía canadiense Hydro-Quebec propone detener el suministro de electricidad a la industria blockchain

La empresa de servicios públicos solicitó al regulador energético de Canadá que suspendiera la asignación de 270 megavatios que se había planificado previamente para la industria blockchain en Quebec.

Bitcoin mining can soak up renewable energy that is hard to transmit or consume locally, giving a leg up to energy producers. (Yunha)

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Marathon Digital CEO: We're Bullish on Bitcoin

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) mined 615 bitcoin (BTC) in October, the highest monthly total in its history. CEO Fred Thiel shares insights into Marathon Digital's business operations and the state of bitcoin mining amid crypto winter.

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Mercados

El mercado bajista de bitcoin tiene su lado positivo, según el análisis de CryptoCompare

La acumulación consistente en las direcciones de bitcoin, tanto grandes como pequeñas, y la reducción de la volatilidad hacen que el mercado bajista actual sea mucho mejor que los anteriores.

El mercado bajista actual registró una acumulación consistente de pequeñas y grandes direcciones BTC. (CryptoCompare)

Tecnología

Faltan pocos años para la 'hiperbitcoinización', según Samson Mow

El CEO de la startup de tecnología JAN3 explica por qué Bitcoin podría convertirse en el sistema monetario preferido del mundo en 2030.

Samson Mow, CEO de JAN3. (CoinDesk)

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Fed Raises Rates by 75 Basis Points, Powell Says 'Ongoing Increases' Anticipated

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 75 basis points, in a move that was widely anticipated by market participants, including bitcoin (BTC) traders. "We continue to anticipate ongoing increases will be appropriate," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.

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