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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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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 12, 2023.
Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token'
Berkshire Hathaway's chairman and CEO said bitcoin "doesn't have any intrinsic value ... but that doesn't stop people from wanting to play the roulette wheel."
U.S. CPI Inflation Rises 0.1% in March, Slower Than Forecasts for 0.2%
The bitcoin price rose nearly 1.5% to $30,430 in the minutes following the better-than-expected news.
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Likely to See Deeper Decline After Shapella Upgrade: QCP Capital
Ether has underperformed bitcoin in the lead up to the Shapella upgrade, resulting in a 13.7% year-to-date decline in the ETH/BTC ratio.
Trading Firm Sees Bullish Signs as Bitcoin Open Interest Surges to Highest Level Since FTX Crash
A rise in open interest shows more participation from crypto traders and a bullish market sentiment, a trading firm said.
China's 'Credit Impulse' Is Picking Up. Here's Why It Matters to Bitcoin
Credit impulse, an indicator introduced by former Deutsche Bank economist Michael Biggs, measures the change in new credit issued as a percentage of the gross domestic product.
U.S. Banking Crisis May Be Vindication for Crypto Ecosystem: JPMorgan
Bitcoin rallied in tandem with gold as they are both viewed as hedges to a catastrophic scenario, the report said.
Bitcoin Slips Under $30K, Ether Staking Tokens Take a Beating Ahead of Shapella Upgrade
Traders are likely taking profits ahead of Wednesday’s CPI report and Ethereum’s Shapella upgrade.
First Mover Asia: Does Bitcoin at $30K Really Matter?
ALSO: Crypto exchange Bitget's $100 million fund targeting Web3 comes as Hong Kong eases crypto regulations and a number of East Asian countries have been promoting crypto.
Metalpha Launches Grayscale-Based Digital Asset Fund
Metalpha’s Hong Kong-licensed fund will give investors exposure to Grayscale’s products, but also allow for withdrawals which is something currently missing for U.S. investors.
