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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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U.K. Lawmakers Say Crypto Should Be Regulated Like Gambling

Bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies should be regulated as gambling due to their potential risks, a panel of U.K. lawmakers from parliament's treasury committee said Wednesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the details of the push.

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Bitcoin-Ether Correlation Dips Below 80% for First Time Since 2021

The positive relationship between bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), the world's top two cryptocurrencies by market value, has weakened this year, signaling an impending regime change in the market. The 30-day rolling correlation between changes in bitcoin and ether prices dipped to 77% Monday, the lowest since 2021 and notably weaker than 96% seen two months ago, according to Kaiko data. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of bitcoin, ether, and the crypto markets at large.

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Here's Why Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Have Surged to 2-Year Highs

Fees on the Bitcoin blockchain have surged to two-year highs as the ‘Bitcoin Request for Comment’ (BRC-20) tokens and the rising popularity of the Ordinals protocol drives demand for block space. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Bitcoin community. 

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Bitcoin’s Activity Pushes Average Transaction Fee to Nearly 2-Year High

A spike in transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain involving Ethereum-style tokens and non-fungible token (NFT)-like "inscriptions" has driven up congestion on the network, pushing the average fee rate to the highest in nearly two years while showering miners of the cryptocurrency with extra revenue. "The Hash" panel discusses the milestone and its implications for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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Нестабильные движения цен в понедельник контрастируют с недавним затишьем

Цена биткоина была относительно стабильной в течение последних шести недель.

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