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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.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
All CoinDesk Top 20 Assets Produce Positive Returns in August
A new chart reveals all CoinDesk Top 20 assets, the top 20 digital assets based on verifiable dollar volume and exchange listings, had positive returns in August. "All About Bitcoin" host Michael Casey breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Why Are Altcoins Outperforming Bitcoin?
CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook in response to a chart illustrating altcoins outperforming bitcoin in August. “When you see a chart like this with Cardano and XRP in the top three, that is certainly an indicator of retail froth,” Moore said. Plus, his take on growing institutional interest in crypto.
Bitcoin Could Become Payment Option for Twitter’s Tip Jar Feature
A new report revealed that Twitter could soon enable users to tip content creators using bitcoin following the latest update to its “Tip Jar” feature in its beta code, indicating that users will be given bitcoin tutorials.
Mutual Fund Giant Franklin Templeton Eyes Bitcoin, Ether Trades With Planned Hires
The $1.5 trillion asset manager is a newcomer to crypto investing despite years of experimenting with blockchain tech.
Bitcoin Stuck in Sideways Chop, Support Above $46K
There is immediate resistance around $48,000 and then $50K, where buyers have taken profits over the past few weeks.
Ether Tops $3.5K After Record Daily Coin Burn; Bitcoin’s Rangeplay Continues
Ethereum destroyed 12,000 coins on Tuesday, the most in a single day since the EIP 1559 activation.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips Below $48K as Focus Shifts to Regulation
Bitcoin is in pullback mode as China and the SEC have traders’ attention.
Bitcoin Rangebound, Holding Support Above $46K
Bitcoin registered a series of lower price highs over the past few days as buyers continue to take profits. The cryptocurrency is stuck in a tight range between $46,000 support and $50,000 resistance, and is roughly flat over the past week. CoinDesk's Michael Casey breaks down the Chart of the Day.