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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First Mover Asia: Cryptos Shrug Off Latest US Productivity, Jobs Data; Bitcoin Hovers at $22.9K
ALSO: Sam Reynolds considers litecoin's strong performance over the past year compared to bitcoin and ether. The first altcoin has been operating largely out of the spotlight.
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Clings to $23K, FTX’s Creditor List Revealed
Also: Ether traded flat above $1,600. Equities closed up after solid GDP data.
Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Trades Flat as GDP, Employment Data Signal Mild Growth
GDP shows economic expansion, with hints of consumer stress. Jobs data remains persistently tight.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tops $23.7K in Wednesday Comeback
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization regained ground lost in a late Tuesday swoon. ALSO: Laguna Labs CEO Stefan Rust discusses Genesis and bitcoin's short-term prospects in a CoinDesk Q&A.
Crypto Markets Today: Layer 1 Blockchain Token Aptos Reaches Record High
Also: Most major cryptos were in the red, but Axie Infinity’s AXS token continued to rally. Equity indexes were flat.
Tesla Did Not Buy or Sell Any Bitcoin in the Fourth Quarter
The company reported $34 million in impairment charges to its bitcoin holdings, however.
Crypto Markets Analysis: Derivatives Markets Signal Continuation of Bullish Sentiment
Bitcoin’s term structure shows buying pressure in futures contracts
'Bitcoin Jesus' Says He Has the Money to Pay Ailing Crypto Lender Genesis
Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin advocate who now advocates for the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, has been accused in court by Genesis of failing to settle cryptocurrency options, with $20.9 million of damages sought.
Bank of Canada Signals Pause to Rate Hike Cycle
Bitcoin is mostly ignoring the news, but it's a potentially bullish sign.
