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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Opinion

Pinapurihan ng Tagapagtatag ng Ethereum na si Vitalik Buterin ang ' Bitcoin Maximalism' (Siguro)

Kinunan din ng blockchain mastermind ang Ethereum sa isang hindi malinaw na post ng April Fools.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, speaks during ETHDenver in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. (Chet Strange/Getty Images)

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What’s Driving the BTC Price Dip?

MarketGauge's Michele Schneider discusses the possible catalysts for bitcoin market moves, citing a recent vote in the European Union to move forward with restrictive crypto regulations and increased buying by whales like MicroStrategy. Plus, a discussion about bitcoin as a risk-on or risk-off asset and why Schneider is optimistic about Luna, Avalanche, and Solana. 

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BTC Monthly Gains Resemble June 2021 Reversal; Possible Bull Run Ahead?

According to new TradingView data, the structure of bitcoin’s consecutive monthly gains following a three-month losing streak resembles the reversal higher seen after June 2021, before BTC shot to $69,000 in November. Plus, the triangle breakout from this month shows a bullish formation. “All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.

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Finance

First Mover Americas: Ether-Bitcoin Ratio sa Track para sa Buwanang Gain

Ang pinakabagong mga galaw sa mga Crypto Markets sa konteksto para sa Marso 31, 2022.

A digital screen displays the price of cryptocurrency Ethereum to U.S. dollar in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bitcoin climbed to more than $44,000 for the first time in almost a month, breaking out of its recent narrow trading range amid a renewal of risk appetite. Photographer: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Could the Axie Infinity Hack Happen on the Bitcoin Network?

Halborn Co-Founder Steven Walbroehl discusses security issues with centralized cross-chain bridges following the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network. Plus, why proof-of-work consensus mechanisms are more secure and the possibilities of a similar attack on the Bitcoin network.

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Bitcoin’s Correlation to Meme Stocks Reaches Highest Level Since 2020

CoinDesk Markets Analyst Damanick Dantes discusses bitcoin’s strong correlation with meme stocks at its highest level since 2020, and what it reveals about the crypto markets. Plus, his bitcoin price outlook as the Luna Foundation Guard purchased over $270 million in BTC this week for its UST stablecoin reserves.

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Bitcoin Holds Steady as Luna Foundation Guard Purchases Over $270M BTC This Week

Bitcoin’s price has stabilized as Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) resumed its BTC buying spree. This week, the nonprofit organization focused on UST acquired nearly 5,800 BTC worth over $270 million. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Crypto Markets React to $600M Axie Infinity Exploit

Charlotte Principato, Morning Consult financial services analyst, discusses the current state of the crypto markets following the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network. Plus, a conversation on the market impact of Luna Foundation Guard’s purchase of $272 million worth of bitcoin for its stablecoin reserves. 

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