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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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China's Currency Woes to Weigh on Bitcoin: Crypto Observer
Measures taken by the People's Bank of China to cushion yuan against the stock market slide could weigh over bitcoin's price.
First Mover Americas: Solana, Cardano Lead Losses as Market Starts Week in the Red
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 22, 2024.
Solana, Cardano Lead Crypto Market Lower as Traders Grapple With Bitcoin Headwinds
CoinDesk 20, a liquid index of the highest traded tokens, slumped 2.86% in the past 24 hours.
Trading Volume on Proshares Bitcoin ETF Tanks 75% as Focus Shifts to Spot ETFs
Observers said BITO will remain an integral part of the market as a hedging instrument for authorized participants associated with the recently launched spot ETFs.
In Search of Financial Freedom: The Answer Lies With Bitcoin, Not Stablecoins
"It is not enough to swap one master for another, be it a government or a corporation," Montclair State University adjunct professor Burak Tamaç writes.
Bullish Bitcoin Bets Rise as Implied Volatility Slides
Some traders bought bitcoin calls at strikes $45,000 and $46,000 during Thursday's U.S. trading hours, according to over-the-counter institutional cryptocurrency trading network Paradigm.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips Over 15% Since ETF Approval
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 19, 2024.
Ether Could Soar in 2024 on the Back of Dencun Upgrade, ETF Narrative: Analysts
The ether- bitcoin ratio has risen 19% in the first three weeks of the year, taking back part of last year's 25% slide.
Crypto Bulls Lose $217M Amid Concern About Grayscale Outflows
Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas pointed out that GBTC shares flipped to a 0.9% discount versus net asset value amid "likely due to selling pressure."
