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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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What FTX Filing For US Bankruptcy Protection Means For Crypto Markets

Sam Bankman-Fried has stepped down as CEO of crypto exchange FTX as the company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller discusses FTX's downfall and what this means for bitcoin (BTC), altcoins, and the crypto industry at large.

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Crypto Markets Entering the 'Depression' Phase Amid FTX Bankruptcy Filing

Following FTX's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's resignation, bitcoin (BTC) immediately dipped to the $16,000 level. "There's likely more pain ahead before we can finally form a bottom," said Matt Weller, Forex.com Global Head of Research.

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Bitcoin Back Above $17K Amid FTX Fallout

GSR Markets Global Head of Product Benoit Bosc discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as it returns to the $17,000 level amid continued selling pressure triggered in part by the fallout of crypto exchange FTX. Plus, the impact of rising inflation on the crypto markets and global finance.

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Bitcoin Dips to 2-Year Low as Binance Backs Out of FTX Deal

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to its lowest level in two years on Wednesday as traders processed the news that Binance retreated from an earlier plan to buy troubled exchange FTX. Citi’s Digital Asset Analyst Joe Ayoub discusses the performances of BNB and FTT tokens and other players affected by the FTX crisis. Plus, an outlook on the stumbling market.  

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $17K Amid Worries Over FTX-Binance Deal

The fallout of crypto exchange giant FTX's liquidity concerns continues to rattle the crypto markets. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency falls below $17,000 to its lowest level in 23 months.

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$940M Bitcoin 'Longs' Liquidated in 48 Hours

Nearly $1 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) in long positions on crypto exchanges were liquidated as markets fell on FTX contagion fears, according to Coinglass data. Total crypto market capitalization slid to $900 billion from over $1 trillion on Wednesday morning as traders reacted to speculation around prominent exchange FTX's liquidity issues. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Drops to 23-Month Low; Galaxy Digital Reveals $76.8M FTX Exposure

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to a new 23-month low as crypto traders processed the news that Binance might not buy rival FTX after all. Bloomberg reports U.S. securities and commodities regulators are probing whether FTX.com correctly managed client funds, despite statements by the ailing crypto exchange’s CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, that all customer holdings were covered.

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Bitcoin Falls to $17K Level on FTX Contagion Fears

"Sam Bankman-Fried was very much the Jamie Dimon of crypto," says Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski. "When you see a major player on what feels like the verge of collapse ... it destroys the confidence of investors," she adds, explaining bitcoin (BTC)'s fall to $17,000 following the news of a potential Binance-FTX merger.

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Bitcoin Tumbles Following FTX’s Liquidity Crisis

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped 10% and ether (ETH) 17% in the past 24 hours as traders reacted to speculations around prominent exchange FTX’s liquidity issues. Defiance ETFs CEO, CIO, and co-founder Sylvia Jablonski discusses her outlook on the tumbling market.

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