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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: Cryptos Rise as Russia Mulls Bitcoin for Oil Payments; Dogecoin Rallies
Bitcoin rose 4% over the past 24 hours, compared with a 6% rally in DOGE.
Bitcoin Retakes $44K Amid Broad Crypto Rally
Ether climbed above $3,100 for the first time in more than a month.
BlackRock to Offer Crypto Services
In a recent letter to shareholders, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink disclosed that the asset manager is exploring digital currency services for clients as the war in Ukraine pushes some countries to reassess fiat currency dependencies. “The Hash” hosts discuss the increasing institutionalization of bitcoin.
Bitcoin Strengthens Above $43K; Resistance at $46K-$51K
Momentum signals are on the verge of turning positive for the first time since August 2021.
Dogecoin Leaps to 1-Month High as ATM Operator Adds the Coin to Its Network
The cryptocurrency can now be traded at ATMs run by Bitcoin of America.
Why the Bitcoin Mining Debate Is So Dysfunctional
Specialization is necessary, but bitcoiners and miners need to learn to listen to each other, says Will Foxley, director of content at Compass Mining.
Russian Lawmaker Suggests Nation Could Accept Bitcoin for Oil Payments
Under pressure from Western sanctions, Russia is mulling other currency options for natural resource sales.
Bitcoin Breaks $43K Despite Powell's Call for New Regulations on Crypto
Marc Lopresti, The Strategic Funds' managing director, discusses the recent upswing in the crypto markets amid Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s statements on a digital dollar and Terra Luna’s purchase of $125 million worth of bitcoin. Plus, a conversation about investor interest in various altcoins like Solana, AVAX, and ether, and traditional finance’s ongoing effort to enter the DeFi space.
CME Bitcoin Futures Premium Hits Highest Level Since Early January
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 24, 2022.
What Does It Mean to Truly Adopt Bitcoin?
Bitcoin’s real adoption level is much lower than many people think – and that means its potential upside is much higher.
