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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Opinion

A Sudden Onset of Hyperinflation: What Will Happen to Bitcoin?

If the world is thrust into hyperbitcoinization – as Balaji Srinivasan predicts – before the ecosystem is ready, then even bitcoiners might not be in a position to use bitcoin.

Historic photograph of a German bank during a period of hyperinflation during the Weimar Republic. (Bain News Service/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Here's Why Crypto Traders Should Be Attentive to 'De-Inversion' of Treasury Yield Curve

The Treasury curve suggests the widely anticipated U.S. economic recession is near. Historically, the signal has brought pain to risk assets.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $28K as Turbulent Week Draws to Close

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 24, 2023.

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Policy

El Salvador President Bukele to Introduce Bill That Would Eliminate Taxes on Technology Innovations

The country in 2021 became the first nation to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele (Getty Images)

Finance

Bitcoin Mining Industry Is Well Positioned to Participate in a New Cycle: Bernstein

The next main catalyst for the sector is the reward halving due early 2024, the report said.

Bitmain Antminer S19 Hydro mining rigs, the company's latest technology, installed at a Merkle Standard facility in Washington state. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Regains Momentum as Investors Shrug Off Banking, Fed Concerns

ALSO: CoinDesk market analyst Glenn Williams writes that a decrease in the number of bitcoin addresses with a balance of more than 1,000 bitcoins suggests that large, institutional investors are reluctant to add to their coffers.

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Markets

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $28K, Ether Rises in Post-Rate Hike Rally

Bitcoin jumped above $28,800 earlier Thursday before retreating. Ether rose above $1,850, its highest level since August.

Bitcoin, March 23, 2023 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Diverging Paths Show Resilience and Opportunity

Bitcoin’s outperformance relative to ether highlights a flight to safety. The assets’ normally tight correlation has decoupled periodically in recent weeks.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: SEC Warns Coinbase

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 23, 2023.

Coinbase (COIN) reports fourth quarter earnings on Thursday and is expected to post strong numbers as trading volume picked up in the last few months of the year. (Piggybank/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Miners' Revenue From Fees Rises Suggesting Onset of Major Bull Run

The two-year "Z-score" for miner revenue from fees has turned positive after a long time, signaling new waves of adoption.

El regreso de las comisiones por encima de la media en la red de Bitcoin apunta a un futuro mercado alcista. (royharryman/Pixabay)

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