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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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How Will Ethereum's Shift to PoS Affect Bitcoin?

"Ethereum aims to be a global settlement layer, that being everything can settle on Ethereum, even bitcoin included in the far future," says core developer Preston Van Loon. He breaks down how the Merge will potentially impact Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus mechanism.

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Америка-первопроходец: Bitcoin падает ниже 20 тысяч долларов, поскольку энергетический кризис в Европе ухудшается

Последние изменения цен на Крипта Рынки в контексте 5 сентября 2022 года.

Bitcoin's future direction looks cloudy. (David Lucas via Metropolitan Museum of Art, modified by CoinDesk)

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Это было жестокое лето для рынка Bitcoin

Приведет ли нехарактерно слабое лето к еще большему ухудшению цены биткойна в сентябре, месяце, когда она обычно падает?

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Future of Nigeria’s Booming Crypto Scene

Nigeria showed more interest in crypto than any other country since the markets began to decline in April, according to a study by price tracker CoinGecko. WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses her outlook on the state of crypto in Nigeria.

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Nigerians Flock to Crypto as the Naira Weakens

Some Nigerians are turning to bitcoin (BTC) to hedge against the naira's drop in value amid a collapsing economy. Paxful Deputy General Counsel Jude Ogene and Africa Blockchain Institute Head of Research Oluwaseun Adepoju discuss the role of crypto as a potential tool for financial freedom. Plus, WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses the impact of Web3 and DeFi in Nigeria.

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Exploring Crypto's Impact on the Black Community

"Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Black Bitcoin Billionaires Co-founder Lamar Wilson, BTC Impact! Co-founder Kim Booker, and Top Prospect Inc. CEO Eddie Davis to discuss how bitcoin (BTC) and blockchain technology at large can help financially empower the Black community, citing the upcoming Blackout conference.

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Итоги рынка: Bitcoin торгуется вниз после первоначального роста

Цена опустилась ниже $20 000, поскольку инвесторы переварили августовский отчет о занятости.

The price of BTC decreased Friday. (Stephen Leonardi/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Hovers Around $20K Ahead of Historically Bearish September

Bitcoin finds resistance at the $20,000 support level ahead of September, which has historically been a bearish month for the token. Rubicon Crypto co-founder and CEO Greg Johnson shares his crypto outlook and expectations for the Ethereum Merge.

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Bitcoin’s August Sell-Off Basically Wipes Out July Gains

Bitcoin’s losses in August basically wiped out the token’s gains in July, according to the monthly bitcoin (BTC) candle chart. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Америка-первопроходец: мрачный месяц для Крипта : падение Bitcoin , остановка эфира и резервуары Solana

Последние изменения цен на Крипта Рынки в контексте 31 августа 2022 года.

August was bleak for the crypto markets. (George Rose/Getty Images)