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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Bitcoin’s Correlation to Leading Crypto Assets Recovers

Noelle Acheson, head of market insights at Genesis Global Trading, discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, sharing insights into bitcoin’s correlation to leading crypto assets and traditional markets after Terra’s collapse. Plus, lessons learned from previous bear market cycles.

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Opinião

Bitcoin é apolítico, mas T durará muito mais

Na prática, tudo é consumido pela guerra cultural.

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When Will Bitcoin Break Out?

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade around $30,000 and is roughly flat over the past week. Dexterity Capital Head of Business Arpan Gautam discusses his crypto markets outlook and why we may see more sideways movement in BTC. Plus, insights into market participants and investing strategies.

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Could Bitcoin Extend its 7-Week Losing Streak?

Bitcoin is poised to extend its losing streak to a record eight weeks. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses this week's biggest bitcoin news, including the Fed's hawkish remarks, bitcoin dominance soaring to 7-month highs, price levels to watch, the Terra crash and bitcoin mining.

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Put-Call Ratios for Bitcoin Open Interest Hits 12-Month High

The put-call ratio, which measures the amount of put buying relative to calls, hit a 12-month high for bitcoin open interest. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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NFL Defensive End Alex Barrett on Taking His Salary Fully in BTC

National Football League (NFL) player Alex Barrett of the San Francisco 49ers has partnered with Bitwage to receive 100% of his paycheck in bitcoin. Barrett joins “The Hash” to share insights into his crypto journey and where it fits into the growing crypto enthusiasm in the sports world despite the current market rout.

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Market Wrap: Cryptos reduz perdas anteriores, Bitcoin supera

O BTC está caindo menos que as altcoins, indicando um menor apetite por risco entre os traders.

Bitcoin's 24-hour chart (CoinDesk)