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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.
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Bitcoin's Next Move Might be Decided by Friday's Jobs Report
A recent dovish shift in the outlook for monetary policy has played a sizable role in big gains for both crypto and traditional markets.
Bitcoin Project Babylon Raises $18M to Bolster Development of Staking Protocol
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Early Bitcoin Miner Apparently Sent 1,000 ‘Satoshi Era’ BTC to Trading Desks This Week
These bitcoin were mined at the very early stages of the network for an estimated $100, as per CryptoQuant.
Protocol Village: EOS Network Ventures Invests in Spirit Blockchain Capital, Gets Board Seat
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, with live updates throughout.
Why Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Is So Pro-Crypto
The GOP presidential candidate also talks about how pegging the dollar to a basket of commodities that could eventually include Bitcoin would help the U.S. economy, and why he hates the idea of a CBDC.
First Mover Americas: Traders Are Turning to Ether
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 6, 2023.
Bitcoin Surge Blasts $170M in Bearish Shorts as BTC Price Targets $48K
Short traders betting against higher bitcoin (BTC) prices lost some $90 million on Tuesday alone, adding on to the $70 million in short liquidations on Monday.
