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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Should You Buy the Dip in Bitcoin?

Bullish sentiment is beginning to fade for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, but should you buy the dip, or is it sell-off season?

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Opinião

Como a economia do Bitcoin e do Ethereum moldam suas culturas

Diferentes redes de Criptomoeda formarão sociedades distintas.

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Could Crypto Retreat Further Amid US Inflationary Woes?

Bitcoin and the wider crypto markets continue to drift lower despite bullish signals including rising inflation. Wave Financial’s Justin Chuh discusses the potential reasons behind the sea of red and how long the ongoing sell-offs could last. Plus, how the Fed’s announcement of quicker tapering of its bond buying program could affect price movements.

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Bitcoin Exchange Outflows Resume as Stock Markets Get Over Fed Jitters

New blockchain data tracked by Glassnode shows crypto investors appear to have resumed bitcoin accumulation, a sign they expect the price to rise. This comes after U.S. stock markets overcame concerns about the economy to post their strongest gains in 10 months last week. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Lolli CEO: ‘$8M in BTC Awards Rewarded So Far’

Bitcoin rewards company Lolli has added food delivery platform Grubhub as the latest participating store, allowing users to earn BTC back on every order. Lolli CEO Alex Adelman shares insights into the rewards program and its impact on the online retail space.

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Tecnologia

Bitcoin atinge novo marco com 90% do fornecimento total minerado

Entretanto, todo o suprimento T será extraído até fevereiro de 2140.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

Tecnologia

Bitcoin atinge novo marco com 90% da oferta total extraída

No entanto, todo o suprimento T será extraído até fevereiro de 2140.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

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US Inflation Jumps to Highest Point Since 1982

New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items rose 6.8% in the 12 months through November, the highest since May 1982, when it was 6.9%.

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What's Behind This Week's Ebbs and Flows for BTC?

Bitcoin's price has fluctuated wildly this week, trading in the $46K-$53K range. What's behind the movements? "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the week's events that potentially impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, including Evergrande's collapse and rising inflation. Plus, a review of CoinDesk's Top 10 Most Influential 2021 list, with the spotlight on the Taproot developers.

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