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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.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
Winklevoss Twins' Father Donates $4M Bitcoin to School Teaching Theory That Inspired Satoshi
His donation is the first bitcoin gift that the college has received, and will fund new business programs.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $59K as Traders Anticipate 50-Bps Fed Rate Cut
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 17, 2024.
Bhutan, Tiny Country With $3B GDP, Holds Over $780M in Bitcoin
Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Holdings touts digital assets as one of its focus investment groups.
Bitcoin Holds Above $58K as Odds of Big Fed Rate Cuts Jump to 67%
Markets are seeing a nearly 70% probability of a bigger 50 bps rate cut to the 4.7%-5% range, up from 25% a month ago.
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Plans Another $700M Convertible Note Issuance
The company just days ago announced the purchase of $1.1 billion worth of bitcoin, bringing its holdings to 244,800 tokens.
ETH/BTC Ratio Slid to Lowest Since April 2021
The ether/bitcoin trading pair dipped below 0.04 late Sunday, reaching its lowest level since April 2021. The drop signals a decline of investor interest in ether relative to bitcoin. CoinDesk's Benjamin Schiller presents the "Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Remains at All-Time Lows as Prices Fall, Hashrate Rises, JPMorgan Says
U.S.-listed bitcoin miners fell in the first half of the month as the world's largest cryptocurrency loitered below $60K and the network hashrate returned to pre-halving levels, the report said.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele to Present Debt-Free Budget for 2025
Bukele spoke during the commemoration of 203 years of El Salvador independence.
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Lowest Since April 2021. Here’s Why It Matters
Analysts suggest the ETH/BTC ratio might drop further, potentially to the 0.02-0.03 range, unless there's a significant change in investor sentiment or regulatory clarity that might favor riskier assets.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back Before Probable Fed Rate Cut
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2024.
