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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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Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Falls for the Week Amid Inflation, Rate Hike Fears
Ether and most other major cryptos also sank as investors mulled the prospect of prolonged monetary hawkishness.
The State of Bitcoin Development in 2023
Last month, Bitcoin developer James O'Beirne sounded the alarm: the dominant blockchain might lose some very talented contributors if someone doesn’t step up to pay them for their work. CoinDesk's Editor at Large, Christie Harkin, discusses the latest developments.
Bitcoin Price Falls Back Toward Week's Low on Inflation Worry
The January PCE Price Index – the Fed's favored inflation indicator – unexpectedly rose to 5.4%.
Bitcoin Futures on CME Outpace Those on Binance to Trade at Widest Premium Since November 2021
The CME accounts for a majority of activity in standard futures market tied to bitcoin, one observer said, while explaining a relatively higher premium in futures listed on the Chicago-based exchange.
First Mover Asia: Resilient Bitcoin Rebounds Above $24K Despite Investors' Inflation, Labor Market Concerns
ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams explains the significance of bitcoin funding rates' 10-day, positive streak.
Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin, Ether Trade Sideways as Jobs Data Remains Robust
Crypto markets chug along as a stubbornly tight labor market suggests that inflation will remain troublesome.
Block’s Q4 Bitcoin Revenue Fell 7% Year Over Year to $1.83B
For the full year, Block’s bitcoin revenue declined 29% from 2021 due to the fall in the price of bitcoin, the company said.
Bitcoin Hovers Near $24K as Investors Mull Economic Uncertainties
Bitcoin was trading sideways over the past 24 hours, while ether has risen 2.1%.
Bitcoin’s Future Hinges on Donations, and That’s Got People Worried
It costs up to $200 million a year to keep Bitcoin’s code maintained and functioning. Can developers find the resources they need in a plunging market? Frederick Munawa checks in.
Bitcoin NFTs: What Are Ordinal NFTs and How Do You Mint One?
NFTs on Bitcoin are different from the Ethereum NFTs most people are familiar with. Here’s what you need to know.
