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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Finance

Bitcoin Is Coming to Sushi as DeFi Platform Expands to ZetaChain

The move allows users to access the liquidity of bitcoin on decentralized finance (DeFi) without going through intermediaries like wrappers.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: SEC Delays Decision on Hashdex’s ETF Application

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 16, 2023.

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Markets

Bitcoin Could Reach $45K by Year-End, Analyst Says

Options market positioning and dovish Fed expectations indicate the path of least resistance is on the higher side.

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Markets

Bitcoin Bounces 6%, Threatens $38K; 'Good Times Are Here,' Analyst Says

Solana's SOL continued to pace gains for altcoins.

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Finance

Hong Kong Gaming Company Boyaa Interactive Seeks Approval to Buy $100M in Crypto to Boost Web3 Strategy

The company's plan highlights Hong Kong's rising profile as a digital asset hub.

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Policy

CFTC Chief: Nothing Changed After FTX Meltdown to Empower Agency to Prevent Repeat

U.S. CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam says his agency is still awaiting new authorities from Congress to get supervision power over the crypto markets.

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Markets

El Salvador Remains in the Red on Bitcoin Holdings, But Losses Are Narrowing

It's been a bit more than two years since the country made bitcoin legal tender there.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele (Getty Images)

Tech

Protocol Village: UBS, SBI, DBS Complete 'World's First' in Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Repo

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

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