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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Finance

Giorno 4 di Kleiman contro Wright: la testimonianza di Craig Wright è stata ritardata

Il sedicente “Satoshi” probabilmente prenderà posizione lunedì.

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Profit Taking Since July Remains Lower Than During BTC’s Rally From January to May

New data on bitcoin’s adjusted spent output profit ratio (aSOPR), which measures the profitability of spent bitcoin while filtering out short-term trading, reveals profit taking since July has remained significantly lower than during BTC’s rally from January to May. Some suggest this signals holders may believe in the continuation of a longer-term bull cycle.

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Kleiman v. Wright: Bitcoin’s Trial of the Century With $66B Worth of BTC at Stake

The civil trial Ira Kleiman vs. Craig Wright kicked off in Miami Monday that may provide insight into some of Craig Wright’s claims that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. "The Hash" panel discuss the latest in bitcoin's trial of the century with $66 billion worth of BTC at stake.

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Ethereum Alternatives and Gaming Tokens Outperform BTC and ETH

Bitcoin and ether were little changed over the past 24 hours. Yet, digital currencies associated with Solana and Polkadot, both alternatives to the Ethereum blockchain, were outperforming along with gaming tokens like Axie Infinity’s AXS. "The Hash" team discusses the rise of altcoins and wider crypto markets outlook.

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Markets

Capitalizzazione e risparmio in Bitcoin: il potere di una strategia di media del costo del dollaro

Bitcoin è una Tecnologie di risparmio e una riserva di valore quando risparmi in modo coerente. La media del costo in dollari aiuta a ridurre l'impatto della volatilità del bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Whale Holdings Reach 2021 High Amid Inflation Fears

Bitcoin whales, or large investors with ample capital supply, appear to be buying again as fears of inflation lurching out of control strengthen the case for investing in store of value assets. Large investors holding at least 1,000 BTC snapped up 142,000 coins last week, taking the cumulative tally to nearly 200,000 BTC, the highest in 2021. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Ether Hits Fresh Record High, Surging Past $4650

Following the latest announcement from the Federal Reserve to start tapering bond purchases later this month, ether has jumped to a new all-time high, surpassing $4,650. CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses his assessment of ETH, the correlation between bitcoin's 90-day daily returns and the S&P 500, and Direxion withdrawing its SEC application to launch a short bitcoin futures ETF.

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Tech

Le compensazioni di carbonio sono una distrazione per le Cripto

Aziende come BitMEX T dovrebbero Seguici la tendenza aziendale nell’acquistare queste attività finanziarie e costruire invece energie rinnovabili.

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