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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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Crypto’s Swooning: Total Market Cap Falling to Early 2021 Levels

On the heels of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, crypto’s overall market cap has sunk to as low as $763 billion from a peak of $2.5 trillion in May 2021. Bitcoin’s market cap has plunged to $319 billion from above $1 trillion last November. The current market cap for the industry hasn’t been this low since early last year. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Above $16K as Cryptos Ignore the FTX Chaos

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding comfortably above its $16,000 support level as cryptos continue to ignore the FTX chaos. IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan discusses the impact of FTX’s fallout on the broader crypto market and the total market capitalization of digital assets that have fallen below $800 billion.

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Bitcoin Holds Above $16K Amid FTX Gloom

Prosper Trading Academy Crypto Educator Howard Greenberg gives his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC) remains steady above $16,000 amid the continued fallout of crypto exchange FTX.

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A 'Boat' of Confidence for Bitcoin

Global shipping rates are falling, which could mean lower inflation in the future. That may prompt the Federal Reserve to moderate its pace of rate hikes, which typically lifts the prices of risky assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Outlook in Wake of FTX Implosion

Quantum Economics Bitcoin Analyst Jason Deane discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency slips on the news of Genesis' crypto-lending unit halting customer withdrawals. Plus, insights into the bitcoin mining industry. Genesis and CoinDesk both operate under Digital Currency Group.

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Bitcoin's Next Support Levels Closer to $12K Range

It's now been more than a week since the price of bitcoin hit a two-year low at around $15,600, and price charts suggest a drop down to $13,000 is still possible. Separately, gold-backed cryptocurrencies like PAXG and XAUT have performed positively in the past seven days, decoupling from the broader market swoon. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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First Mover Americas: FTX Fallout резонує по всій Crypto-Land

Останні зміни цін на Крипто Ринки у контексті 16 листопада 2022 року.

FTX's collapse is having ripple effects across the crypto universe. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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Перший рух Азії: крах FTX може змінити підхід Гонконгу до регулювання роздрібної Крипто ; Bitcoin демонструє свою силу

Спеціальний адміністративний район Китаю хоче стати регіональним Крипто центром, але заява FTX про банкрутство може спонукати регулятори посилити обмеження.

The FTX collapse may alter Hong Kong regulators approach to retail crypto trading. (Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images)

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Чи програшують ваші операції з Bitcoin в день ФРС? Просто почекай до завтра

Ціна BTC змінила напрямок у п’ять із шести днів після оголошення Федеральною резервною системою процентної ставки.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is leading a program to test the use of digital tokens to settle transactions among financial institutions. (Shutterstock)

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'Bitcoin Doesn't Care' About FTX Fallout: Ledger CEO

Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier discusses the potential contagion concerns following the bankruptcy of FTX. Plus, he shares his outlook on bitcoin, saying in part "bitcoin will be fine, bitcoin doesn't care about all this."

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