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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How OPEC’s Oil Production Cuts Could Impact Crypto Miners

Bitcoin, ether, and other major cryptocurrencies traded sideways as investors fretted over new job figures and OPEC oil cuts. Dan Weiskopf, Tidal Financial Group Portfolio Manager, discusses how higher energy prices could impact crypto miners.

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Bitcoin Is Trading With the Markets Right Now ‘for Better or for Worse,’ Expert Says

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding its ground at $20,000 despite concerns of rising layoffs and OPEC oil cuts. Dan Weiskopf of Tidal Financial Group joins “First Mover” with his outlook on the broader crypto market. Plus, the importance of diversification in the mining space and the challenges miners are facing.

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'Rektober' or 'Rocktober' For Bitcoin Ahead?

Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin has stayed remarkably resilient. StockCharts.com Senior Technical Analyst Julius de Kempenaer discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook for the month ahead.

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Interest Surges in Bitcoin Speculation; MENA Was Fastest-Growing Crypto Market: Chainalysis

Open interest in bitcoin perpetual swaps has spiked to an all-time high. Plus, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was the fastest-growing market for crypto adoption from July 2021 to June 2022 according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

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October Gains in Bitcoin Erase September’s Loss

Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin (BTC) is staying remarkably resilient. Bitcoin slid 2.5% in September, while it has climbed over 3% in October so far. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Hovers Around $20K as US Stock Futures Drop After 2 Days of Big Gains

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $20,000 as investors grow optimistic about a Fed pivot narrative. Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh says investors are “coming up with innovative ways to generate yield” in this flat market.

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Bitcoin Hovers Close to $20K Amid ‘Uptober’ Optimism

Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin has stayed remarkably resilient. Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh shares insights into his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as ‘Uptober’ optimism gains traction on crypto Twitter.

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First Mover Asia: Mataas ang Bitcoin sa $20K habang Lumalagong Optimista ang mga Investor Na Malapit nang Magwakas ang Matatarik na Pagtaas ng Rate; Kim Kardashian at ang Publicity Grab ng SEC

Ang Crypto at iba pang mga Markets ay tumugon nang pabor sa isang nakakagulat na malaking pagbaba sa mga pagbubukas ng trabaho sa US, na nag-aalok ng pinakabagong ebidensya ng pagbagal ng ekonomiya.

Bitcoin and other assets rose on Tuesday. (Unsplash)

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Barclays Remains Positive on Bitcoin; Elon Musk Reportedly Reignites Twitter Acquisition Plans

Barclays remains positive about bitcoin (BTC) long-term, and views bitcoin miner Core Scientific as a “best-in-class, leveraged play.” Plus, Bloomberg reports that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is offering to go through with his $44 billion Twitter deal, sending the social media stock price soaring.

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