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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Mercados

Pioneiro nas Américas: BTC e ETH superam os Mercados tradicionais em julho, apesar da força do dólar

Os últimos movimentos de preços nos Mercados de Cripto no contexto de 25 de julho de 2022.

BTC and ETH, the dynamic duo, shine brightly in face of the dollar's strength. (Eric Michelat/Pixabay)

Opinião

A Cripto ainda se preocupa com ELON Musk?

A compra inicial de BTC da Tesla contribuiu para uma forte subida de preços em dois anos. Mas os Mercados não se incomodaram depois que a montadora se desfez da maior parte de seu Bitcoin.

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Vídeos

Crypto Sectors That Have Been Most and Least Impacted by Macro Headwinds

As bitcoin surpasses $23,000, CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook. Gunzberg points out that the culture and entertainment sector seems to be moving independently from the rest of the market despite the crypto downturn, while the DeFi sector has been impacted by macro headwinds the most.

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Mercados

Pioneiro nas Américas: Bitcoin se aproxima de US$ 24 mil enquanto Citi vê contágio Cripto no passado (T conte à Zipmex)

Os últimos movimentos de preços nos Mercados de Cripto no contexto de 22 de julho de 2022.

Don't tell Zipmex that Citigroup said it is likely fears of crypto contagion have peaked in the interim. (Prettysleepy/Pixabay)

Mercados

First Mover Asia: A Tesla realmente acredita no Bitcoin?; Altcoins sobem nas negociações de quinta-feira

A Maker de carros elétricos se tornou um representante para investidores que buscavam assumir uma posição na Criptomoeda sem comprá-la diretamente, mas sua recente alienação de US$ 936 milhões em BTC sugere que a empresa T estava tão comprometida com o ativo.

Tesla sold over $900 million in bitcoin during its second quarter. (Blomst/Pixabay)

Vídeos

Tesla’s Bitcoin Dump; Zipmex Freezes Withdrawals

Bitcoin slips after Tesla announcement, but analysts say we could have seen the bottom. Crypto trading volumes in India recover. Polygon’s ZK solution aims to slash current layer 1 Ethereum network costs by 90%. Singapore-based Zipmex freezes withdrawals. Documents reveal Vauld owes retail customers $363 million.

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