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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Craig Wright to Take Stand Monday in Trial

CoinDesk's Christie Harkin discusses what to expect next week as the crypto industry anticipates Craig Wright, best known for his widely disputed claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, to testify in a Miami court Monday. Plus, CoinDesk's Damanick Dantes discusses his crypto markets outlook following Square's bitcoin revenue and gross profit falling in the third quarter.

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No julgamento de Craig Wright, os demandantes expõem padrões de fraude, engano e arrogância

O autoproclamado “Satoshi” terá muito o que abordar quando prestar depoimento na quinta-feira.

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What's Behind Bitcoin's Declining Dominance in the Crypto Markets?

"All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the week's events that potentially impacted bitcoin's price action and the wider crypto markets. New data on bitcoin's declining dominance over all other cryptocurrencies is signaling a bias toward altcoin exposure. The latest bitcoin hash rate and reactions to building bitcoin mines using renewable energy in the indigenous land are also discussed.

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Bitcoin Dominance Weakens as Altcoins Rally

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, was little changed between $60,000 and $63,000 Friday before the release of the U.S. jobs report. The price also changed slightly over the week, while altcoins and gaming tokens have seen significant gains. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams to Take First 3 Paychecks in Bitcoin

Incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he would take his first three paychecks in bitcoin when he takes office in January. This comes as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced he would take his next paycheck in BTC. "The Hash" team weighs in on the possible impact of the move for New York's crypto landscape.

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Crypto Markets Trading Flat; What’s Next?

Bitcoin has traded mostly sideways over the past two weeks. Steve Ehrlich, CEO of publicly listed crypto broker Voyager, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook for bitcoin, altcoins, and meme coins. Plus, insights into the five-year partnership with Mark Cuban’s Dallas Mavericks.

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Dia 4 de Kleiman v. Wright: testemunho de Craig Wright adiado

O autodenominado “Satoshi” provavelmente irá depor na segunda-feira.

"Justice" (ca. 1440), Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Profit Taking Since July Remains Lower Than During BTC’s Rally From January to May

New data on bitcoin’s adjusted spent output profit ratio (aSOPR), which measures the profitability of spent bitcoin while filtering out short-term trading, reveals profit taking since July has remained significantly lower than during BTC’s rally from January to May. Some suggest this signals holders may believe in the continuation of a longer-term bull cycle.

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Kleiman v. Wright: Bitcoin’s Trial of the Century With $66B Worth of BTC at Stake

The civil trial Ira Kleiman vs. Craig Wright kicked off in Miami Monday that may provide insight into some of Craig Wright’s claims that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. "The Hash" panel discuss the latest in bitcoin's trial of the century with $66 billion worth of BTC at stake.

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