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Bitcoin
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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Bitcoin Miners With HPC Exposure Underperformed BTC for Third Straight Month: JPMorgan
Mining profitability fell in April as the network hashrate increased 6%, the report said.
Metaplanet Registers U.S. Treasury Arm to Grow Its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
The firm plans to invest as much as $250 million in the Florida-based treasury vehicle.
Bitcoin Traders Eye Breakout to New Highs as Trump Says Tariff Deals Progressing
Markets have been generally range-bound in the past week, setting the course for what could be an explosive move higher, some say.
Crypto Rebounds From Early Declines Alongside Reversal in U.S. Stocks
The major U.S. stock market averages tumbled about 2% to begin Wednesday following underwhelming economic data.
Stagflationary Data Puts Pressure on Bitcoin, Stocks
U.S. GDP turned negative in the first quarter, while prices rose more than forecast; ADP jobs data was the weakest in nearly one year.
Bitcoin Debate on Looser Data Limits Brings to Mind the Divisive Ordinals Controversy
Removing the blockchain's OP_RETURN size controls would allow more data to be embedded in transactions. Critics say this will only be used for spam.
Bitcoin May Evolve Into Low-Beta Equity Play Reflexively, BlackRock's Mitchnik Says
"It makes no fundamental sense, and yet when it's repeated enough, it can actually become a little self-fulfilling,” Mitchnik said.
Bitcoin Edges Above $95K, U.S. Stocks Remain Strong as Analyst Warns of 'Blind' Market
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced that the White House was finalizing a trade deal with an unnamed country.
How $330M BTC Hacker May Have Doubled Down on Monero Derivatives
Monero rose by 45% after a flurry of spot buys, but open interest increased by 107%.
A Vanishing $212M Bitcoin Order Caused Chaos for Traders. Is Spoofing Back in Crypto?
Despite increased scrutiny, spoofing remains a challenge in crypto, highlighting the need for better surveillance and stricter regulations.
