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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New Research Reveals Insights Into Bitcoin’s Formative Years

A new academic paper claims that Bitcoin in its first two years was more centralized and fragile than has been widely thought. “The Hash” team discusses their key takeaways from the study and why it likely has little relevance to the current Bitcoin network.

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Bitcoin Falls Below $30K as Bullish Momentum Wanes

Bitcoin tumbles back below $30,000 amid liquidity pressure. TradeStation Group VP of Market Intelligence David Russel discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, his take on S&P 500, Chinese stocks, their impact on the global crypto markets and the rising recession risks.

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Una nueva investigación revela información sobre los inicios de Satoshi y Bitcoin

El artículo no hace ninguna afirmación sobre la red Bitcoin en la actualidad, más de una década después del final del período analizado, pero sí destaca los conocidos y antiguos problemas de Privacidad .

ANCIENT HISTORY? The era of Bitcoin analyzed in a new study long predated the advent of specialized mining machines. (Jacqueline Martinez/Unsplash)

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Macro Factors Driving Bitcoin Above $31K

Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $31,000 on Monday after a record nine-week losing streak. BitFlyer Global Head of Sales & Trading Takaaki Kato discusses the macro factors that may be impacting BTC’s price, plus the state of crypto in Japan and Asia at large.

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Bitcoin Snaps Record Losing Streak, Climbs Above $31K

Bitcoin finally posts a winning week, snapping a record 9-week losing streak. Friday's U.S. CPI report for May could show inflation slowing. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Back Above $31K, Ethereum Merge Around the Corner

Osprey Funds Founder and CEO Greg King shares insights into institutional buying trends as BTC bounces back above $31,000 with most other major cryptocurrencies also trending higher. Plus, his take on Ethereum’s upcoming merge.

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StepN Hit by DDOS Attack; S Korea’s Metaverse Studies

Web 3 lifestyle app StepN suffers DDOS attack. Australia’s Gold Coast mayor reckons local taxes could soon be paid in Bitcoin. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Bitcoin Set to Record 10-Week Losing Streak

Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to record 10 consecutive weeks of losses for the first time in its history. Quantfury CEO Ali Pourdad dicusses the potential factors driving prices lower and where we’re headed next. Plus, reactions to the latest U.S. jobs report, Elon Musk seeking 10% job cuts at Tesla.

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