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

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Podcasts

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Markets

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The April inflation report was released Wednesday morning (JLGutierrez/Getty Images)

Markets

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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2023.

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Markets

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The shift from positive correlation comes amid concerns the looming $3 billion FTX liquidations will crater the crypto market.

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Markets

Bitcoin Short Squeeze Lifts Prices Back to $26K

A short squeeze refers to a price rally driven by an unwinding of bearish bets.

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

Markets

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Podcasts

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Markets

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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 11, 2023.

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Podcasts

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