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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El Salvador Defends Bitcoin Bet Despite 50% Loss on its Investment

El Salvador’s finance minister is doubling down on the country’s strategy to adopt bitcoin as a national currency, despite a 50% loss in its crypto investment, according to Bloomberg. London School of Economics Public Policy Fellow Frank Muci reacts to President Nayib Bukele's sovereign debt repurchase plan and shares his outlook on El Salvador's bitcoin bet.

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Bitcoin Flirts With $23K As U.S. GDP Falls Further in Q2

U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) declined at an annualized pace of 0.9% in the second quarter, following a 1.6% decline in the first three months of 2022. OKCoin chief operating officer Jason Lau joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook on the crypto markets amid recession concerns and rising inflation.

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Opinião

Consultores, T deixem que o Optimism Cripto substitua o pensamento prático

O futuro da Crypto é brilhante, mas os clientes ainda precisam de medidas práticas e insights.

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Arcane Research: Decline in WBTC Likely Related to Celsius Loan Payment

Glassnode data shows the number of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) declined to around 236,000, the lowest level since bitcoin (BTC) hit all-time highs in late 2021. According to Arcane Research, the drop could be related to Celsius repaying a WBTC loan as the troubled lender filed for bankruptcy. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Spikes Above $22K as Fed Raises Rates by 75 Basis Points Again

Bitcoin (BTC) climbing above $22,000 Wednesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a second consecutive 75 basis-point rate hike. Marketgauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider and Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss what the decision means for the crypto markets.

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Bitcoin Above $21K Ahead of Key Fed Decision

Arca’s Director of Research Katie Talati discusses her outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap climbs above $21,000. She also weighs in on institutional traders’ mixed views about Tesla selling $936 million worth of bitcoin in the second quarter.

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Bitcoin Below $21K Ahead of Big Tech Earnings and FOMC Meeting

Bitcoin and other major cryptos are trending lower Wednesday with investors eyeing the Federal Reserve’s expected 75-basis-point interest rate hike and the release of quarterly earnings reports from Apple and other tech giants. XBTO Group Head of Trading Paul Eisma discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

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Mercados

Pioneiro nas Américas: BTC para US$ 15 mil? À medida que o Rally estagna, alguns traders temem outra queda

Os últimos movimentos de preços nos Mercados de Cripto no contexto de 26 de julho de 2022.

The worsening macro environment stokes fears that BTC will drop to $15,000. (Christoffer Engström/Unsplash)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin começa a semana em território negativo

O Bitcoin cai em volume inferior à média, oferecendo preços mais baixos, mas com pouca convicção.

Bitcoin declined 4.3% on Monday. (CoinDesk and Highcharts.com)