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

Bitcoin's Rise to $52K Is Driven by Strong U.S. Demand, the Coinbase Price Premium Suggests

Massive inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs made headlines recently, but other metrics showcase U.S. investors' appetite for the asset.

By Krisztian SandorFeb 15, 2024

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Bitcoin Continues to Rally Despite Mixed Macro Signals, with Bret Kenwell of eToro

By Jennifer SanasieFeb 15, 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markets

First Mover Americas: Crypto Remains Resilient as Japan, UK Slip Into Recession

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 15, 2024.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleFeb 15, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin-Yen Pair Hits Record High, Reflects Stress on Japan's Fiat Currency

Bitcoin's ongoing rally is telling of current market perceptions about fiat currencies, with sentiment being weakest for the Japanese yen.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 15, 2024

Policy

Craig Wright Cross Examination Ends as COPA Trial Closes for Day

Wright – who has been battling it out with the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) in a U.K. trial for the past several days – is trying to prove he is Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.

By Camomile Shumba, Nikhilesh DeFeb 14, 2024

COPA Questions Validity Of Claims Craig Wright Is Bitcoin Founder In Court (Dan Kitwood / Gettyimages)

Finance

How Bitcoin Benefits From Global Stresses

An asset that gains from disorder is surely worth having in one’s portfolio, says Jennifer Murphy, CEO of Runa Digital Assets.

By Jennifer MurphyFeb 14, 2024

Markets

How the ‘Halving’ Could Impact Bitcoin

Bitcoin halvings have generally been good for the network. But price increases have decreased over time, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.

By Todd GrothFeb 14, 2024

Podcasts

Crypto Update | 'This Bull Market Might Last Another 12 to 18 Months,' Says Matrixport's Markus Thielen

By Helene Braun, Jennifer SanasieFeb 14, 2024

Tech

Protocol Village: Sommelier Expands to Ethereum Layer-2s Via Axelar, Starting With Arbitrum

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 8-14.

By Bradley KeounFeb 14, 2024

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Tech

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Function 'OP_CAT' Dusted Off as Development Fervor Grows

Developers Ethan Heilman and Armin Sabouri view OP_CAT as a simple opcode that offers some of the general purpose functionality currently missing in Bitcoin

By Jamie CrawleyFeb 14, 2024

Armin Sabouri (left), one of the co-authors of the OP_CAT proposal; with Dan Gould, a Bitcoin developer; and co-author Ethan Heilman, in October at Chaincode Labs' Bitcoin Research Day, in New York. (Neha Narula)

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