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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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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Investors Look to Bitcoin as a Safe Haven Amid Macro Pressures: DFD Partners Exec

With macro pressures on the equities market, DFD Partners President Bilal Little says investors are looking for better returns in a safe haven – in this case bitcoin (BTC). He joins "First Mover" for more markets analysis. Plus, where is bitcoin's support and resistance?

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Bitcoin Levels to Watch After Fed's Latest Rate Hike

DFD Partners President Bilal Little discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) and the wider crypto markets after the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a fourth consecutive 75-basis-point interest rate hike. Plus, Little's take on the potential factors behind the dogecoin (DOGE) rally.

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Mercados

Resumen del mercado: Bitcoin poco afectado por el aumento de las tasas de interés de la Fed

La Criptomonedas más grande por capitalización de mercado disminuyó, pero solo ligeramente, luego de un cuarto aumento consecutivo de 75 puntos básicos.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin's Volatility Meltdown

Bitcoin's annualized three-month implied volatility recently slipped to nearly 50%, a level seen only five times since 2020. The one-month implied volatility dropped to 56%, according to Laevitas. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Fed Suggests Shift in Tightening Policy; Rogue Actor Disrupts Lightning Network With One Transaction

The U.S. Federal Reserve hinted a potential change in its monetary policy at its latest meeting Wednesday. Twitter user "Burak" (@brqgoo) allegedly created a non-standard Bitcoin transaction that prevented users from opening new Lightning channels. Bitcoin miner Iris Energy (IREN) said some of its mining equipment, owned by special-purpose vehicles, aren't producing enough cash to meet financing obligations.

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