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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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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Notches Biggest Gain in 6 Months as Price Soars
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Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies bounced early Friday as traditional market investors shrugged off U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s pro-liquidity tightening stance. “The Hash” team discusses the macro environment and its impact on crypto.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps Most in Six Months, as 'Powell Pivot' Speculation Returns
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 9, 2022.
Crypto’s S&P 500: CoinDesk Unveils Broad-Market, Digital-Asset Index
The CoinDesk Market Index is first in a family of nine new price indexes built around the media company's Digital Asset Classification Standard for categorizing bitcoin, ether and other digital assets.
Bitcoin Jumps Most in 6 Months as Hopes for 2023 Rate Cut Persist
ING expects a rate cut in June 2023 followed by further easing in the second half of the year.
First Mover Asia: Crypto Legislation, Enforcement Highlight a Busy Fall for Financial Regulators; Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $19K
South Korea, Thailand and Singapore will be addressing legal action, legislation and other issues in the coming months.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Up Slightly Despite Fed Chairman's Hawkish Comments
BTC remains resilient despite the challenging macroeconomic conditions.
Air Gap? Hardware Wallet? Multisig? Bitcoin Self-Storage Means Hard Choices
Wallet manufacturers debated the best ways to store bitcoin private keys safely at the BalticHoneybadger conference in Riga.
