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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 Price Recovery Faces Nonfarm Payrolls Test
Bitcoin held steady as the dollar index nursed losses ahead of a U.S. jobs report that is expected to show the unemployment rate remained below 4% for the 27th straight month.
Jack Dorsey's Block Adding More Bitcoin to Balance Sheet, Presents Road Map for Others
The company announced the news alongside its first quarter earnings report on Thursday afternoon.
Crypto Market Sell-Off Was Driven by Retail Investors, JPMorgan Says
Crypto markets have seen significant profit taking in recent weeks with retail investors playing a bigger role than institutions, the report said.
U.S. Senate's Warren Warns National Security Chiefs About Iranian Crypto Mining
In a letter to top officials, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Angus King flagged Iran's reliance on cryptocurrency mining as a way to evade sanctions pressure.
First Mover Americas: BTC Stabilizes Around $58K Following Yesterday's Rout
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 2, 2024.
Bitcoin’s Volatility Is Falling and This Will Continue as It Matures: Fidelity
The cryptocurrency is already showing signs of maturity as its volatility drops to all-time lows on a yearly scale, the report said.
Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine
Recently, traders have sold $80,000 BTC call options expiring at the end of May to generate additional yield, one observer said.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Posts First Day of Outflows, Leading Record $563M Exit From U.S. Spot Products
Fidelity's FBTC, not GBTC, led outflows on Wednesday in what may be an alarming development for the bulls.
