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 Fundamentals Have Never Looked Better: Bernstein

The world’s largest cryptocurrency is expected to benefit from a number of positive catalysts in 2024, the report said.

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Markets

Bitcoin Held in Exchange Wallets Rising at Pace of $1.16B a Month, Data Show

The inflow comes as bitcoin has gained 7% this month, extending October's 28% rally.

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Markets

Javier Milei Wins Argentine Presidency; Bitcoin Gains Nearly 3%

The self-described anarcho-capitalist has been supportive of bitcoin, calling it "the return of money to its original creator, the private sector."

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Finance

SEC Delays Decisions on Franklin Templeton and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The moves were expected and aren't having any immediate effect on the bitcoin price.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Avalanche and Near Lead Weekly Gains

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 17, 2023.

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Markets

Here Are 3 Charts Supporting the Bull Case for Bitcoin

Plots related to global central banks, U.S. financial conditions and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield suggest the path of least resistance for the cryptocurrency is upward.

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Markets

Bitcoin Dips 5% to Under $36K as Crypto Rally Runs Into Wall, Liquidating $340M in 2 Days

The SEC delaying a decision about spot BTC ETFs could leave the market without a catalyst until early January, K33 analysts said this week.

Bitcoin price (CoinDesk)

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