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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‘Active’ BTC Supply Reaches Highest Level in Over a Year

In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating that the supply of “active” bitcoin, which is BTC that has been moved between addresses within the last 24 hours, is at its highest level in over a year. As bitcoin held by smaller address saw a steep uptick, it is highly possible that crypto is being used as a safe haven for those affected by the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Finanças

Shake Shack oferece recompensas em Bitcoin para clientes que usam o aplicativo Cash da Block

A rede de hambúrgueres está testando a demanda dos clientes por opções de Criptomoeda , especialmente entre seus clientes mais jovens.

People walk past a Shake Shack Inc. restaurant during a media tour of the Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The Jewel is a new mega-attraction at Singapore's Changi Airport and will open its doors to the public on April 17. Photographer: Wei Leng Tay/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Mercados

Pioneira na Ásia: China ampliará o teste do Yuan Digital enquanto a invasão da Rússia destaca o papel potencial da criptografia; Declínio das criptomoedas

O país está perto de aprovar testes da moeda digital do banco central em diversas cidades e regiões; Bitcoin e Ether caem à medida que o apetite pelo risco diminui.

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation wants crypto exchanges to block Russian users. (Lucy Shires/Getty)

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Stablecoin Supply Ratio Rises Alongside Crypto Prices

In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating the stablecoin supply ratio (SSR), which has risen over the past week alongside crypto prices. Questions arise about whether traders will choose to hold their stablecoins or bitcoin, and how these decisions can affect price shifts.

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BTC’s ‘Correctional’ Phase Coming to an End as Price Eyes $45K?

Timothy Brackett, CEO of The Markets Compass, joins “First Mover” to provide technical analysis as bitcoin eyes $45K. Brackett is optimistic about the future for bitcoin's price, explaining why he believes the “correctional” phase is coming to a close using indicators such as the Fisher Transform.

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More HODLers Than Ever: BTC Illiquid Supply Reaches New High at 76%

In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating the illiquid supply of bitcoin, coins held in wallets with minimal history of spending, which has surpassed the May 2021 peak, reaching 76%. Glassnode telling CoinDesk the data seen in this chart is a sign of bitcoin accumulation, adding these often represent coins socked away in cold storage, crypto-speak for storing crypto offline, and the wallets of HODLers who undertake a dollar-cost averaging strategy. 

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Oanda Senior Market Analyst: ‘Cold Winter for Crypto Appears To Be Over’

Edward Moya, Oanda senior market analyst for the Americas, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss bitcoin’s value as an asset given several global macro factors currently growing crypto’s widespread appeal.

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March Rate Hike, Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Other Macro Factors Moving Bitcoin Price

Damanick Dantes, CoinDesk Markets Reporter, joins “All About Bitcoin” to present his BTC price analysis as macro factors continue to impact the state of the crypto market. Dantes discusses what Powell’s projected March rate hike mean for the crypto markets, and concerns about cryptocurrency usage by Russians to circumvent economic sanctions.

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Opinião

Análise de 6 pacotes de software de impostos Cripto

Um especialista em impostos Cripto investigou uma série de empresas de impostos Cripto inovadoras e ambiciosas e os produtos que elas oferecem. Aqui está o que ele descobriu.

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