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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Markets

Japan’s Metaplanet Wants to Buy Another $6M Bitcoin

The firm will purchase over $6.2 million worth of bitcoin using proceeds from an upcoming bond issuance, adding to its BTC coffers.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 24, 2024

Finance

Billionaire Tech CEO Michael Dell Signals Bitcoin Interest Via Michael Saylor Retweet

Dell and Saylor engaged in a short back-and-forth on X over the past day.

By Stephen AlpherJun 21, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 25: Michael Dell attends the 12th Annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala at ACL Live on April 25, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)

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Markets

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Lame price action has apparently caused crowd sentiment to be in negative territory for four straight weeks, a sign that may spell relief for bulls in the near term.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 21, 2024