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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Markets

Bitcoin's Potential Rebound May Face Resistance at $65K, OnChain Analysis Shows

Short-term holders wallets sitting on loss may liquidate holdings near $65,000, capping a renewed upswing in bitcoin's price.

Trader looks at lines of support and resistance (Unsplash)

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Bitcoin and Crypto Closing Out Lame Quarter and One Analyst Believes More Pain Could Be in Store

The price of bitcoin has dipped nearly 15% during the second quarter and altcoins fared even worse.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Awaits PCE Inflation Report

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 28, 2024.

BTC's price consolidation. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Markets

Long Dormant Whale Sends $61M BTC to Coinbase, On-Chain Data Shows

The so-called old hands have been selling coins this quarter, adding to bearish pressures in the market.

A whale is seen apparently surfacing through a mobile-phone screen

Videos

$572 Million Lost to Hacks and Fraud in Q2 -Immunefi

Immunefi says more than $900 million was lost to hacks and fraud this year. In Q2 alone, $572 million was stolen. This represents a 112% increase compared to Q2 last year. Watch Jennifer Sanasie present the "Chart of the Day."

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Finance

Julian Assange Received $500K Bitcoin Donation From Anonymous Bitcoin Whale

The Wikileaks founders' family quickly set up a site to allow bitcoin donations after a previous crowdfunding page accepted only credit cards and bank transfers.

(Alisdare Hickson/Wikimedia)

Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC’s Recovery Stalls as Dollar Rallies

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 27, 2024.

BTC's price chart. (CoinDesk)

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