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 Tops $27K a Week After Death Cross Formation With Fed Likely to Extend Rate Pause

The cryptocurrency is up nearly 8% since the ominous-sounding technical analysis pattern appeared on the daily price chart.

By Omkar GodboleSep 18, 2023

Podcasts

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By Noelle AchesonSep 17, 2023

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Podcasts

CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

By Noelle AchesonSep 16, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin at $26.4K Set for Weekly Gain, but Rallies Might Continue to be Sold

The world's largest crypto has bounced from a 3-month low below $25,000 hit on Monday.

By Stephen Alpher, Krisztian SandorSep 15, 2023

Bitcoin remains flat. (Sebastian Huxley/Unsplash)

Podcasts

Crypto Update | ETH Supply Down One Year Post-Merge, With Host Noelle Acheson

By Noelle AchesonSep 15, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Altcoins Lead Gains and Deutsche Bank to Explore Tokenization

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 15, 2023.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleSep 15, 2023

Finance

Bitcoin Miner F2Pool Returns 19.8 BTC to Paxos After Overpaid Fee

Paxos paid $520,000 for a $2,000 bitcoin transaction earlier this week.

By Oliver KnightSep 15, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Bounce Puts Altcoin Bears at Risk

Bitcoin's bounce amid fears of FTX creditor liquidation might shake out altcoin bears, leading to a sharp rally in recently shorted tokens like solana.

By Omkar GodboleSep 15, 2023

BTC's price chart (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Podcasts

Crypto Update | SEC Says ‘Stoner Cats’ NFTs Are Unregistered Securities, With Host Noelle Acheson

By Noelle AchesonSep 14, 2023

Finance

The Tokenization of Assets Is Underway

Today in Crypto for Advisors, Peter Gaffney from Security Token Advisors provides an overview of the current tokenization landscape, one that’s forecasted to reach $16 Trillion by just 2030.

By Peter Gaffney, Sarah MortonSep 14, 2023

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