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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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Bitcoin, ADA, DOGE Notch Slight Gains as Litecoin ETF Filing Spurs LTC 14% Higher
BTC added nearly 3% in the past 24 hours after the FOMC meeting, reversing all losses from a Monday bloodbath that saw prices drop as much as 8%.
Bitcoin Friday Futures: CME Group’s Top Crypto Launch Adds Options in February
These new financially settled contracts will expire daily from Monday to Friday.
Ether's Worst Showing Versus Bitcoin Highlights Cycle of Diminishing Returns: Van Straten
The two tokens' relative performance is more a sign of bitcoin strength than ether's weakness, one observer said.
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Are Spending Their BTC, A Bullish Signal, Analysts Say
Analysts observing previous BTC bull market said the outlook remains constructive while long-term holders continue to distribute their coins.
Tesla Marked Up Bitcoin Holdings Valuation in Q4, Booking a $600M Gain
New FASB rules allow for corporate bitcoin owners to mark those assets to market.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Takes Note of Elevated Inflation
Bitcoin initially fell on hawkish language in the Fed's policy statement, but later recovered.
Institutions Are Primed for MicroStrategy's Preferred Stock Sale, Say Analysts
A "near perfect" instrument is how Bitwise's Jeff Park described the new offering.
M2 Money Supply Approaches All-Time High, Bullish Signal for Crypto: Van Straten
The U.S. M2 money supply continued to increase in December a bullish catalyst for risk-on assets.
Japan’s Metaplanet Plans to Buy 21,000 Bitcoin by 2026
The “21 Million Plan” comprises the issuance of 21 million shares via moving strike warrants and represents Asia’s largest-ever equity capital raise for Bitcoin with a target of 16.65 billion yen.
Czech Central Bank Governor to Propose Adding Bitcoin to Reserves: FT
The governor will present a BTC investment plan to the board Thursday, according to an interview published by the Financial Times.
