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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's 'OP_CAT' Possibilities Teased in StarkWare Test Project
StarkWare used its new STARK verifier on the Signet network, a testing environment for Bitcoin, in a proof-on-concept project designed to demonstrate what the oldest blockchain might be capable of were the pending "OP_CAT" technical proposal to get adopted.
'It's a Bitcoin Play': Mark Cuban Says Silicon Valley's Embrace of Trump Revolves Around Crypto
Cuban: "You can't align the stars any better for a BTC price acceleration."
Protocol Village: Arthur Hayes-Backed Maelstrom Pledges Grants for Open-Source Bitcoin Devs
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 11-17.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Eye $70K After Return to $66K
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 17, 2024.
Deribit's New Bitcoin, Ether Options Tied to U.S. Elections Get Thumbs Up From Crypto Traders
Traders said these options will help define risk and protect capital from expected volatility in the lead-up to and following the binary event.
Ether Spot ETF Inflows Will Push ETH to Beyond $5K: Bitwise
It may not happen immediately and price action could be choppy to start due to outflows from the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, after it converts to an ETF, the report said.
U.S. Senator Who Called Bitcoin 'Ideal Choice for Criminals' Is Convicted of Bribery
Menendez's sentencing has been scheduled for October 29 and he could face decades in prison.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit Six-Week High of $422.5M
BTC's price has recovered 23% since hitting lows near $53,500 on July 5.
Bitcoin Hits $65K Shaking Off Mt. Gox Payout Worries; XRP Leads Crypto Rally
The Mt. Gox distribution will not end the bullish trend, CryptoQuant's CEO noted.
ETF Stands for 'Everything That Fits'
First Bitcoin, then Ethereum, now Solana. ETF issuers will stop at nothing so long as they believe they can make money.
