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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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Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Q3 GDP Report

CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses what he's watching for in the world of bitcoin (BTC), including the expected release of the U.S. economy's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures. Plus, CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon on what to expect from the world of crypto regulation.

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Bitcoin Steady Above $19K as Fed Poised to Deliver Big Rate Hike Next Month

CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 75 basis points at their next meeting Nov. 1-2. Plus, CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon sheds light on Hodlonaut winning a defamation lawsuit against self-proclaimed "Satoshi Nakamoto" Craig Wright.

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Pound Volatility Nears BTC Level; Bank of Japan Nearing a Breaking Point?

The 30-day volatility for the British pound and bitcoin (BTC) shows that the pound is on the verge of becoming more volatile than BTC. Separately, the Bank of Japan may face a $200 billion loss on its bond holdings which inject volatility into risky assets, including crypto. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Goldman Still Sees Strong USD; Bitcoin Miners Downgraded Amid Bear Market Woes

A Goldman Sachs strategist wrote a peak in the U.S. dollar "feels several quarters away," which could be bad news for bitcoin (BTC). Bitcoin miners Core Scientific (CORZ) and Argo Blockchain (ARBK) were downgraded by Wall Street investment bank DA Davison due to bear market woes. Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is rumored to have left Singapore for Dubai, according to Bloomberg.

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Bitcoin Below $19K After Trading Flat for the Past Week

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below an important threshold of $19,000 after trading flat for the past week. ARK36 chairman and founder Mikkel Morch joins “First Mover” to discuss the token’s low volatility and a potential bottom.

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South Korean Prosecutors Say Reports of Do Kwon’s Stopover in Dubai ‘Not False’: Bloomberg

Terra blockchain creator Do Kwon, who said he is not on the run, is rumored to have left Singapore for Dubai according to South Korean prosecutors telling Bloomberg. Merkle Science co-founder and CEO Mriganka Pattnaik discusses what we know so far and the outlook for algorithmic stablecoins. Plus, insights into tracking Luna Foundation Guard's bitcoin (BTC) reserves.

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US Stocks More Volatile Than Bitcoin for First Time Since July 2021

Bitcoin trading flat Thursday, with little movement over the last 24 hours. Stocks have become more volatile than bitcoin for the first time since July 2021. Bitcoin's 30-day volatility has dipped below that of the S&P 500. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Struggling at $19K as Global Inflation Continues to Rise

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $19,100, continuing to trail its 20-day moving average, a sign of the bear market’s resiliency. Bruno Ramos de Sousa, Hashdex’s head of U.S. and head of new markets, discusses his crypto outlook amid rising inflation.

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