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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Tech

Taproot Wizards Delays 'Quantum Cats' Sale for 2nd Time, After Messy Bitcoin NFT Debut

"We had big plans for mint day and we didn’t live up to your expectations of us and to our expectations of ourselves," Taproot Wizards co-founder Udi Wertheimer posted on X.

By Jamie CrawleyJan 30, 2024

Screenshot of "Quantum Cats" collection from the project's website. (Quantum Cats/Taproot Wizards)

Finance

German Police Seize $2.1B Worth of Bitcoin in Piracy Sting

One of the suspects voluntarily transferred the bitcoin to the Federal Criminal Police Office.

By Oliver KnightJan 30, 2024

German police announce $2.1B bitcoin seizure (Markus Spiske/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eclipses $43K Having Gained Nearly 10% in a Week

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 30, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJan 30, 2024

Finance

Fintech Provider Portal Raises $34M Seed Round for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Exchange

Portal aims to offer a decentralized infrastructure for peer-to-peer swapping of BTC across different blockchains without the need for intermediaries, which heighten the risk of hacks.

By Jamie CrawleyJan 30, 2024

16:9 Portal, door, entrance (Tama66/Pixabay)

Podcasts

Is Mining Bitcoin Actually Good in Texas? With Tom Masiero

By William FoxleyJan 30, 2024

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

Markets

SOL, AVAX Lead Crypto-Market Recovery, Bitcoin Tops 50-Day Average Before Fed Meeting

Altcoins' consistent positive performance over the past six days is boosting optimism and setting up bitcoin to test $46,000, one analyst said.

By Omkar GodboleJan 30, 2024

Graph superimposed over a markets monitor

Tech

Taproot Wizards Debut Sale of Bitcoin NFTs 'Quantum Cats' Marred by Tech Issues

The collection was on sale for 0.1 BTC ($4,300) each, meaning upwards of 300 BTC ($13 million) could have been raised if the full series of 3,000 had been placed.

By Jamie CrawleyJan 29, 2024

Markets

Anthony Scaramucci Predicts Bitcoin to Hit at Least $170K Post Halving

Scaramucci also praised BlackRock CEO Larry Fink for “[doing] his homework” on bitcoin and changing his mind on the asset.

By Helene BraunJan 29, 2024

Anthony Scaramucci sees bitcoin soaring to at least $170,000 after the halving in April. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Podcasts

Crypto Update | 'Wall Street Doesn't Understand Coinbase's Business Model,' Says Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen

By Jennifer SanasieJan 29, 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates at $42K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 29, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJan 29, 2024

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