Bitcoin

Bitcoin es el pionero de las cadenas de bloques y las criptomonedas, introducido en un Libro blanco publicado en 2008por una persona o grupo de personas aparentemente seudónimas conocidas comoSatoshi NakamotoEl documento describía un método peer-to-peer para transferir dinero sin recurrir a instituciones financieras. La Criptomonedas conocida como Bitcoin o BTCdebutó en 2009. Las transacciones se registran en un libro público (uncadena de bloques) por entidades conocidas comominerosque participan en el proceso llamadoprueba de trabajoLos mineros reciben una recompensa por ello, obteniendo Bitcoin recién acuñados. Algunos defensores consideran a BTC como una alternativa a las monedas fiduciarias y una protección contra la inflación. Bitcoin ha inspirado la creación de numerosas otras criptomonedas y proyectos blockchain.

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Ethereum Alternatives and Gaming Tokens Outperform BTC and ETH

Bitcoin and ether were little changed over the past 24 hours. Yet, digital currencies associated with Solana and Polkadot, both alternatives to the Ethereum blockchain, were outperforming along with gaming tokens like Axie Infinity’s AXS. "The Hash" team discusses the rise of altcoins and wider crypto markets outlook.

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Bitcoin Whale Holdings Reach 2021 High Amid Inflation Fears

Bitcoin whales, or large investors with ample capital supply, appear to be buying again as fears of inflation lurching out of control strengthen the case for investing in store of value assets. Large investors holding at least 1,000 BTC snapped up 142,000 coins last week, taking the cumulative tally to nearly 200,000 BTC, the highest in 2021. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Ether Hits Fresh Record High, Surging Past $4650

Following the latest announcement from the Federal Reserve to start tapering bond purchases later this month, ether has jumped to a new all-time high, surpassing $4,650. CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses his assessment of ETH, the correlation between bitcoin's 90-day daily returns and the S&P 500, and Direxion withdrawing its SEC application to launch a short bitcoin futures ETF.

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Hackers roban identidades con el sistema de verificación de la Chivo Wallet en El Salvador

Cientos de salvadoreños dicen que hackers han abierto billeteras digitales Chivo con sus números de identificación para cobrar el bono de $30 en bitcoin ofrecido por el gobierno de Nayib Bukele.

Un cajero automático Chivo en San Salvador, El Salvador (Camilo Freedman/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images)

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What’s Driving Bitcoin’s Bull Run?

Global Head of Digital Assets at global crypto broker ED&F Man Capital Markets Brooks Dudley discusses his crypto markets assessment and outlook after bitcoin posted its biggest monthly price gain in October since December 2020 and whether it’s institutions or retail investors driving the rally.

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Bitcoin Eyes Fed Meeting After Biggest Monthly Price Gain Since December 2020

Bitcoin’s October rally appears to have put the cryptocurrency on a firm footing ahead of central bank meetings in the U.S., U.K., and Australia to assess the stickiness of inflation and determine policy response. BTC surged nearly 40% in October, recording the biggest single-month percentage rally since December 2020.

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Identity Thieves Exploit El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin Wallet’s Setup Process

Hundreds of Salvadorans have reported identity thefts, saying hackers opened Chivo Wallets with their ID numbers to claim the $30 bitcoin incentive dangled by Nayib Bukele's government. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest development in El Salvador's rollout of bitcoin as legal tender.

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