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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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U.S. September CPI Rises 0.4%, Outpacing Forecasts; Bitcoin Slips Further
The year-over-year pace of inflation was 3.7%, also faster than economist expectations.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Extends Decline for a Fifth Day, Touches $26.6K
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 12, 2023.
Friday the 13th and Bitcoin. Is it Unlucky for Crypto Traders?
While U.S. stocks have typically gone down, the date has historically been positive for bitcoin.
Bitcoin’s 300% Surge From Early 2019 in Focus as Fed Officials Favor Rate Pause
The 2019 playbook offers a bullish view for bitcoin as Fed officials signal pause in the rate hike cycle.
Bitcoin Sinks Nearly 3% to $26.7K; Bulls Ponder How Low It Can Go
After failing again at $28,000 resistance over the weekend, bitcoin has retreated to its weakest level since late September.
The Protocol: Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan
ZeroSync's Robin Linus has ignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by introducing the "BitVM" paper, proposing a straightforward method for incorporating smart contracts into the original blockchain, a feature predominantly associated with Ethereum and its numerous derivatives.
‘Mr. Bitcoin Is About to Go Down Big’: Jim Cramer Expects Lower Prices
Cramer in 2021 said he sold most of his bitcoin holdings.
Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan
A goal of Robin Linus's design for "BitVM" is to enable Turing-complete Bitcoin contracts – making the blockchain programmable, similar to a computer – without making the network more complicated for other users.
