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 Dips as U.S. November Job Growth of 199K Tops Estimates

Anticipating a slowdown in the economy and easier Fed monetary policy, investors have sharply bid down interest rates in the weeks leading up to this morning's numbers.

The U.S. government released its latest jobs figures Friday (David McNew/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Binance Withdraws an Abu Dhabi License Application

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 8, 2023.

Nik De/CoinDesk

Finance

El Salvador Could Rake in $1B Bitcoin Investment Per Year With New 'Freedom VISA'

The country's treasury owns just over 2,700 bitcoin (BTC), which has yielded over $3 million in unrealized profit so far.

El Salvador (Esaú González, Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Options' Value on Deribit Reaches Record High of $23B

Increased interest in the three-dimensional options trading suggests an influx of sophisticated traders in the crypto market.

stock, chart, investing (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

Markets

Matrixport's $45K End of Year Target for Bitcoin Looks to Be Accurate

2023 has been a five-phased bitcoin rally, Matrixport said in a report.

Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper on Halloween Day in 2008. (Jonathan Borba/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Ether, Solana Hit 19-Month Highs as Bitcoin Rally Halts with Traders Fearing 'Bull Trap'

BitMex founder Arthur Hayes speculated about SOL hitting near $100 in a bullish weekend for altcoins.

Solana price (CoinDesk)

Finance

Sam Altman-Backed Meanwhile Group Starts Bitcoin Private Credit Fund for Institutional Investors

The fund, offered by the startup's investment management arm, Meanwhile Advisors, aims to attract institutional investors with a 5% yield.

Meanwhile co-founder and CEO Zachary Townsend on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

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