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What Is Cryptocurrency?

When Satoshi Nakamoto launched the Bitcoin protocol in January 2009, the first globally viable cryptocurrency had arrived.

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Market Wrap: Higher Volatility Expected in Bitcoin and Ether

There could be sharp price moves over the next few days.

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Bitcoin Faces Resistance Around $57K, Altcoins Recover From 7-Day Lows

Bitcoin is meeting the $57,000 resistance level during U.S. trading hours Wednesday as altcoins and other layer 1 tokens recovered from seven-day lows. New data on bitcoin dominance continued to signal a bias toward altcoin exposure. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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SHIB Slumps as Large Holders Take Profits

Although retail traders’ interest in the token remains strong, an increasing number of wallets with significant holdings have reduced their SHIB positions.

SHIB enters another week in the red. (Artem Ivanov/Unsplash)

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Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Bitcoin Stabilizes

The rise in altcoins suggests a greater appetite for risk among traders.

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Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Fade on News That Powell Will Be Renominated as Fed Chairman

Bitcoin struggles to maintain weekend gains as buyers take profits.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Underperforms Altcoins as Sell-Off Pauses

Bitcoin is stabilizing after a near-10% decline over the past week.

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Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Slide as Buyers Stick to the Sidelines

Traders are in no hurry to buy given regulatory concerns and muted volume.

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Not All Cryptos Are Scarce Like Bitcoin

For many cryptocurrencies and digital assets, scarcity is a key part of their value. But not all scarcity is created equal.

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Market Wrap: Cryptocurrency Sell-Off Stabilizes Amid US Tax Concerns

Bitcoin’s price declined about 5%, but later stabilized around $60K.

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