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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 Jumps to Key Price Resistance as Hong Kong Opens Crypto Trading for Retail Investors
The crypto's short-term outlook also may depend on the ongoing U.S. debt ceiling drama.
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After criticism from the crypto community, the firm pledged to open-source the Ledger Recover code before releasing the controversial update.
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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 23, 2023.
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The bank expects digital asset trading volumes to remain subdued, with retail investors remaining on the sidelines.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $27K as Investors Weigh Debt Ceiling Developments
ALSO: CoinDesk's former head of research writes that despite government efforts in such large, emerging countries as Pakistan and Nigeria to curb crypto activity, citizens there seem to be turning to digital assets as a hedge.
In NFT Sales, Bitcoin Jumps to No. 2 Spot in a Matter of Months
According to data platform CryptoSlam, NFTs on Bitcoin have grossed about $167 million in the past thirty days, creeping up on Ethereum’s number one position.
Bitcoin Spurs 5th Consecutive Week of Outflows at Crypto Investment Funds: CoinShares
The outflows totaled $32 million last week, pushing total during the streak to $232 million.
Celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day: the Time a Bitcoin User Bought 2 Pizzas for 10,000 BTC
Laszlo Hanyecz did not spend $270 million buying Papa Johns, CoinDesk's George Kaloudis writes.
