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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 Tumbles to $26.9K on Hawkish Remarks by Federal Reserve's Powell
The Wednesday pause in rate hikes had been overwhelmingly expected by market participants, but Fed members now see much higher interest rates for next year than previously projected.
A Bitcoin ETF Has Golden Parallels From History
Gold ETFs dramatically shook up markets. A spot bitcoin ETF could do the same.
Bitcoin Investor Sentiment Shifting Towards the Negative: Glassnode
Nearly all short-term bitcoin holders are now underwater on their position, with investor confidence leaning towards the negative, according to Glassnode data. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K Ahead of Fed Decision
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2023.
Bitcoin Price May Boom in October, Could Hit $37K by Year-End: Matrixport
The world’s largest cryptocurrency generally outperforms in the fourth quarter, returning on average more than 35% over the past nine years, the report said.
Bitcoin Price Volatility Likely to Stay Depressed After Fed Rate Decision
The Fed will announce its rate decision on Wednesday at 14:00 ET. The way bitcoin options are priced suggests the cryptocurrency may not move more than 3% by Friday.
Bitcoin Hangs on Just Above $27K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
The Fed on Wednesday is widely expected to hold rates steady, but investors will monitor new economic projections and Chairman Powell's press conference for clues about the direction of future policy.
Binance’s Bitcoin Trading Volume Plunges 57% as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
Coinbase may be a beneficiary, with volumes at that exchange higher by 9% this month.
