Bitcoin

O Bitcoin é o pioneiro das blockchains e criptomoedas, introduzido em um white paper lançado em 2008por uma pessoa ou grupo de pessoas aparentemente pseudônimo conhecido comoSatoshi Nakamoto. O documento descreveu um método peer-to-peer de transferência de dinheiro sem o uso de instituições financeiras. A Criptomoeda conhecida como Bitcoin ou BTCestreou em 2009. As transações são registradas em um livro-razão público (umcadeia de blocos) por entidades conhecidas comomineirosque se envolvem em um processo chamadoprova de trabalho. Os mineradores são recompensados ​​por fazer isso obtendo Bitcoin recém-cunhados. Alguns proponentes veem o BTC como uma alternativa às moedas fiduciárias e uma proteção contra a inflação. O Bitcoin inspirou a criação de inúmeras outras criptomoedas e projetos de blockchain.

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Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High as Inflation Spikes 6.2% in October, Highest CPI Number Since 1990

Bitcoin has hit a new record high of $69,000 in some exchanges after the U.S. consumer price index jumped 6.2% in the last 12 months through October, the highest rate since 1990. “The Hash” team discusses what rising inflation could mean for bitcoin crypto markets and the overall financial sector.

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Day 7 of Kleiman v. Wright: Wright Tells Jury Kleiman Only Mined ‘Testnet’ Bitcoins

"The Hash" hosts unpack the latest in the Kleiman v. Wright trial. Craig Wright, best known for his controversial claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, told a Miami jury Tuesday at least a portion of the 1.1 million bitcoins considered to be owed to Kleiman's estate were purchased, not mined. Wright also testified some of the bitcoins weren’t actually bitcoins at all but “testnet bitcoins.”

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Is Bitcoin Due for Lower Lows After Jumping to New All-Time High?

Bitcoin's rally is slowing down after jumping to a new all-time high of $68,950. Senior Market Analyst at Oanda Edward Moya discusses what to make of the price pullback. Plus, short-term risks and "panic selling" to watch as he says bitcoin could consolidate between $65K-$75K until year-end while Wall Street traders take profits. 

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Compass Mining CEO on Launching Resale Market for Bitcoin Mining Equipment

Compass Mining, the bitcoin mining service provider, has launched a secondary resale market for retail mining customers to sell their bitcoin mining hardware. CEO Whit Gibbs shares insights into the launch and the impact of increasing hashrate on his business.

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Bitcoin Price Action After Retaking All-Time High

Bitcoin is giving up some gains after reaching an all-time high near $68,500 Monday. Pantera Capital noted the last time bitcoin retook its all-time high, it went 3.2x above that. The average increase of the past three instances is 8.8x over a 166-day period. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Why Is Bitcoin, Ether Breaking All-Time Highs?

Both bitcoin and ether hit new all-time highs Monday night, but what's behind the push? Head of Market Insights at Genesis Global Trading, Noelle Acheson, discusses her take on the potential factors driving prices higher and how this all-time high differs from previous ones. Plus, insights into global buying trends and indicators to watch for short-term movement.

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Does Everything Need to Be on the Blockchain?

Ever since the word "bitcoin" wormed its way into the mainstream, people have been obsessed with putting things "on the blockchain," but are we getting to the point of crypto overreach? "The Hash" hosts discuss how much of the tech we already use today need a crypto component.

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