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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Finance

Can Ethereum Fight Back Against the US’ Sweeping Censorship Attempt?

In a world where Ethereum users don’t want to be censored, there may be a way to push back.

Ethereum Community vs. Financial Censorship (K. Mitch Hodge/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin’s Price Plummets on Global Inflation Concerns

The decline in crypto prices appears to be linked to poor inflation data in Germany

Bitcoin has been in the red all day. (CoinDesk and Highcharts.com)

Videos

Bitcoin Extends 6-Day Losing Streak, Price Plunges

Bitcoin is slumping for the sixth consecutive day, seeing its biggest plunge in two months. “All About Bitcoin” host Lawrence Lewitinn breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Markets

Bitcoin Retraces 3 Weeks of Gains as Analysts Blame Macroeconomic Turmoil

Bitcoin is holding at around $21,340 after slumping for the sixth consecutive day.

Bear (mana5280/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Fear Returns to Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 19, 2022.

The price of BTC sank 9.3% on Friday. (Jason Blackeye/Unsplash)

Videos

How the Upcoming Merge Will Impact Ether’s Price

QCP Capital Co-Founder and CIO Darius Sit join “Community Crypto” to discuss the upcoming merge’s impact on ether (ETH) as “open interest in ethereum options has far surpassed bitcoin.” Plus, his advice on trading if the merge does not go smoothly.

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Videos

Ethereum Merge: Educational Curve and Potential Risks

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Finance

Crypto Stocks Retreat on Bitcoin's Dip as Macroeconomic Concerns Linger

Cryptocurrency mining equities were among the worst-hit in Friday's trading session.

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