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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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The JPMorgan CEO said this will be the last time he airs his opinion on bitcoin.
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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 17, 2024.
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Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer Says Bitcoin to Consolidate Recent Gains Amid ETF Hangover
Some have forecasted sharp declines in bitcoin's price as traders 'sell the news' post-ETF approval, but Fidelity's Director of Global Macro disagrees.
Bitcoin Sees First Ever Weekly 'Golden Cross,' a Bullish Signal to Some
The 50-week simple moving average (SMA) of bitcoin's price has crossed above the 200-week SMA for the first time on record.
Chiliz, Klaytn Tokens Surge Over 10% on M&A Hopes, Bitcoin Listless
Klyatn and Finschia Foundation have proposed to merge the two blockchains to create a Web3 powerhouse in Asia.
Grayscale Moves Another 9K Bitcoin to Exchange in Preparation for Sale
The news sent bitcoin tumbling early Tuesday, but the price quickly recovered.
