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 Could Rally 20% to Around $36K: Matrixport

The Fed’s latest interest rate hike may be the last for this cycle, which could set the market up for another strong rally, the report said.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Recovers From Fed Dip

PLUS: The MadLads hype appears to be over, although it hasn't dragged down the price of Solana.

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Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Decouple From Stocks: What's Next for Crypto After Fed Rate Hike?

The recent decoupling indicates the assets will trade on their own merits.

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Markets

Bitcoin Rises as Latest Teetering U.S. Bank Sends Traders to Crypto Haven

California-based PacWest Bancorp is weighing strategic options, according to Bloomberg.

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Markets

Bitcoin Falls Slightly After Fed Rate Hike

BTC was down about 1% after the U.S. central bank boosted the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted the central bank had omitted language signaling additional rate hikes at upcoming meetings.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Opinion

Crypto’s Macro Drivers – It’s Not Just About Bitcoin

The macro outlook and why it matters for bitcoin and other crypto assets. An analysis by Noelle Acheson, CoinDesk’s former head of research.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Federal Reserve via Wikimedia Commons)

Finance

Federal Reserve Raises Fed Funds Rate by 25 Basis Points, Signals Possible Pause

This latest move comes as the U.S. central bank battles stubbornly high inflation while dealing with a string of high-profile bank failures.

Federal Reserve Board Building (AgnosticPreachersKid/Wikimedia)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks Begins May on Top

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 3, 2023.

Policymakers will need to address financial stability risks, JPMorgan said. (Colton Sturgeon/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Could Face Risks From Potential Short Squeeze in Dollar Index, QCP Capital Says

A short squeeze refers to a rally stemming from traders squaring off their bearish short positions.

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Tech

Blockstream Developer Neigut Expects ‘Cambrian Explosion’ of Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocols

Bitcoin already has one of the most diverse layer 2 ecosystems of any network, but coming technology upgrades could lead to an acceleration in the blockchain's development, according to Blockstream's Lisa Neigut.

Blockstream's Lisa Neigut speaks at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas. (CoinDesk)

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