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

Crypto Market in Zen Mode as Bitcoin Remains Stable at $70K Ahead of Halving

All eyes are on the upcoming Bitcoin halving event.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 1, 2024

Podcasts

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By William FoxleyMar 29, 2024

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Podcasts

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By Helene Braun, Jennifer SanasieMar 29, 2024

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Tech

Call of Duty Cheaters Allegedly Lose Their Bitcoin as Hackers Target Gamers With Malware

The malware has already impacted hundreds of thousands of players and the numbers are still growing, as per malware market informer @vxunderground.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 29, 2024

Call of duty gamers are targeted for their bitcoin. (Fábio Magalhães/Unsplash)

Opinion

Is This the End of Bitcoin's 4-Year Bull/Bear Market Cycle?

CoinFlip's Daniel Polotsky argues the introduction of ETFs and institutions could disrupt the cyclical price pumps that have historically trailed the Bitcoin halving.

By Dan PolotskyMar 28, 2024