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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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September US Jobs Growth Slightly More Than Expected; Bitcoin Slips From $20K

U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in September, according to the Labor Department's late jobs report. That's slightly more than expected but still reflects a weakening labor market. Bitcoin (BTC) fell about 2% on the news. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest job numbers and the revelations about the state of the economy.

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Перший ринок Америки: знову день зарплати, і Bitcoin міцно тримається NEAR 20 тисяч доларів

Останні зміни цін на Крипто Ринки у контексті 7 жовтня 2022 року.

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First Mover Asia: The Crash of Three Arrows Capital Starry Night Portfolio показує, що NFT не витривалі; Bitcoin повертає 20 тисяч доларів після попереднього падіння

Колекція, яку зараз оцінюють у 840 000 доларів США, коштує незначну частку від 21 мільйона доларів, які проблемний хедж-фонд витратив на її збірку; BNB падає після повідомлень про експлойт.

The value of Three Arrows Capital's Starry Night NFT collection has plummeted. (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Correlation to Both Risk-on and Risk-off Assets Rose in September

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within a $600 range while the token’s correlation with both risk-on and risk-off assets rose in September, according to Kraken Intelligence. Plus, insights on the quiet BTC whale activities in the past month. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Finds Resistance at $20K as Stock Market Falls

Bitcoin (BTC) remained steady at $20,000 despite the dip in the stock market ahead of Friday’s job report. Juthica Chou, Head of OTC Options Trading at Kraken, discusses her crypto outlook amid macro headwinds. Plus, more insights into the whale activities and institutional volume.

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How OPEC’s Oil Production Cuts Could Impact Crypto Miners

Bitcoin, ether, and other major cryptocurrencies traded sideways as investors fretted over new job figures and OPEC oil cuts. Dan Weiskopf, Tidal Financial Group Portfolio Manager, discusses how higher energy prices could impact crypto miners.

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Bitcoin Is Trading With the Markets Right Now ‘for Better or for Worse,’ Expert Says

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding its ground at $20,000 despite concerns of rising layoffs and OPEC oil cuts. Dan Weiskopf of Tidal Financial Group joins “First Mover” with his outlook on the broader crypto market. Plus, the importance of diversification in the mining space and the challenges miners are facing.

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'Rektober' or 'Rocktober' For Bitcoin Ahead?

Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin has stayed remarkably resilient. StockCharts.com Senior Technical Analyst Julius de Kempenaer discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook for the month ahead.

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