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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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Tether Reports $13B Profit for 2024, With Rising Bitcoin, Gold Prices Contributing
The group also increased its bitcoin holdings last quarter for the first time since March, holding nearly 84,000 BTC worth about $7.8 billion as of year-end.
MicroStrategy Upsizes Preferred Stock Offering, Raising $563M for More Bitcoin
The initial dividend yield will be 10%, up from an originally expected 8%.
January Could Become Bitcoin's Second-Best Month in the Last 10 Months
February and March are both seasonally bullish months for bitcoin, with Q1 being the second-best-performing quarter.
Stablecoin Market Surges Past $200B, Signaling Potential Crypto Price Upswing
The stablecoin market has grown by almost $40 billion since President Trump won the U.S. election.
BOJ's Ueda Says Need to Maintain Accommodative Monetary Environment to Support Economy
The slightly dovish take may assuage concerns about a yen-led risk-off in global markets, including cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Steady, Gold Tokens Shine as XAU Hits Record High; Inflation in Tokyo Rises
BTC takes a breather as Trump's tariff threat bodes well for gold, and the uptick in Tokyo inflation supports BOJ rate hikes.
Tether Brings Its $140B USDT Stablecoin to Bitcoin and Lightning Networks
Stablecoins are increasingly popular for everyday uses like payments, remittances and savings, and Tether's expansion aims to spur activity to the Bitcoin-based ecosystem.
Bitcoin Rally to Record High Knee-Capped as Trump Tariff Threat Hits Risk Assets
The president said he intends to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1.
Elastos Raises $20M to Build Native Bitcoin DeFi Protocol
Another project looking to turn Bitcoin into a more fruitful base for DeFi has raised $20 million in funding toward that goal
World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Has Indirect Bitcoin Exposure of More Than $355M
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund saw a 153% year-over-year increase in indirect bitcoin exposure in 2024, according to K33 Research.
