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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Finanças

Desculpe, Ether: Sound Money T existe e nem 'Ultra' Sound Money

Uma moeda sólida deve armazenar valor de forma confiável ao longo do tempo. Nenhuma moeda – nem o Bitcoin, nem o éter, nem o dólar americano – parece estar fazendo isso atualmente.

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Mercados

Envolvimento do mercado: Bitcoin se mantém forte acima de US$ 19,5 mil enquanto os investidores analisam os dados de preços mais recentes

A maior Criptomoeda por capitalização de mercado subiu mais de US$ 20.000 em um ponto de negociação instável; o éter sobe.

As BTC hovers above $19K, investors are digesting recent data. (Anja BaHu/Unsplash)

Vídeos

British Pound Performance Could ‘Get Ugly’ in Short Term: OANDA Analyst

Is now a better time to invest in bitcoin (BTC) or the British pound? OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya explains why he could “be more constructive with bitcoin.” He added, “No one has an idea as far as how low the pound can go.”

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Vídeos

Bitcoin on Track to Post Sixth Straight September Loss

September has been a historically bad month for bitcoin (BTC), which posted losses for the last five years. Is October's record better? OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya discusses his crypto markets analysis.

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Mercados

Pioneiro na Ásia: Shimmer da IOTA entra na corrida para se tornar o próximo grande blockchain; Bitcoin balança antes de chegar NEAR de US$ 19,5 mil

O lançamento da plataforma blockchain Shimmer ocorre em meio a uma enxurrada de novos protocolos, cada um prometendo ser mais rápido e mais barato que outros protocolos.

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Mercados

Market Wrap: Bitcoin mostrando sinais potenciais de recuperação

Os Mercados de ativos digitais estão a navegar num ambiente desafiante de inflação elevada, correlações inversas com o dólar americano, aumento das taxas de juro e maior endividamento dos consumidores.

Despite declining Wednesday, BTC may be in a potential upswing. (Luke Chui/Unsplash)

Vídeos

Chairman Behnam: Bitcoin Could ‘Double in Price’ Under CFTC Regulation

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam said Wednesday CFTC-led regulation could have significant benefits for the crypto industry, including a potential boost to the price of bitcoin (BTC). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation amid a brewing turf war between regulatory agencies.

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Vídeos

Bitcoin Holds Strong at $19K Amid Macro Uncertainty

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading firmly at $19,000 despite severe macroeconomic uncertainty in recent weeks. Rubicon Crypto co-founder and CEO Greg Johnson discusses the token's resilience and his markets outlook. Plus, how the U.S. dollar dominance will impact the crypto industry.

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Vídeos

Bad News for Crypto? Bad News for Everyone?

The U.S. dollar is the biggest bet in the world right now. What does that mean for Bitcoin and crypto? Dollar milkshake theory and where it leaves crypto is the focus of this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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