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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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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Celebrates the New Year With Old Pricing, Holds Steady at $16.7K
ALSO: CoinDesk's Sam Reynolds explains why crypto exchange token prices continue to respond to news events and not what the SEC and other regulators might do.
Bitcoin's Key Developments in 2022; Fall of Crypto Exchange FTX
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the most significant crypto stories from 2022, with a focus on the FTX implosion and Bitcoin's key milestones.
A Look Back at Bitcoin's Performance in 2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $16,500 after falling roughly 65 percent year-to-date. This comes as digital assets have had a historically lousy year, with crypto’s total market cap falling below $800 billion, according to data from TradingView. "All About Bitcoin" host Lawrence Lewitinn presents "The Chart of The Day."
First Mover Americas: Cathie Wood 'Bargain Hunts' Coinbase
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 30, 2022.
First Mover Asia: 3 Crypto Predictions for 2023 From Digital Asset Manager 3iQ's Research Head
Mark Connors sees a rebound in digital prices by the third quarter and companies increasing their involvement in developing regulation. ALSO: Bitcoin would just as soon forget acquaintances auld and new to 2022.
Why Crypto Is Here To Stay
CoinDesk Indices research shows that per unit of risk, bitcoin and ether performed significantly better than bonds and had similar results to equities in 2022. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin, Ether Did Better Than You Think in 2022
CoinDesk research shows that per unit of risk, bitcoin and ether performed significantly better than bonds and had similar results to equities in 2022.
