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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Policy

Franklin Templeton CEO: The Future of the Crypto Industry Is Regulated

At CoinDesk’s annual Consensus conference, CEO Jenny Johnson said cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin were a “distraction” from the benefits of blockchain technology.

By Cheyenne LigonApr 26, 2023

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson and CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $29K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 26, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleApr 26, 2023

Bitcoin has reached $29,000 again after a five-day losing streak.

Markets

Bitcoin Rallies to $29K; Cardano Leads Gains Among Crypto Majors

Total market capitalization has risen 4.9% in the past 24 hours on expectations of Fed easing, some investors said.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 26, 2023

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Tech

Bitcoin White Paper to Be Removed in Next Apple MacBook Update: Report

The "Easter egg" went viral earlier this year, but won’t remain on Apple for long.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 26, 2023

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Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Breaks Its Losing Streak in Late Tuesday Rally

ALSO: CoinDesk's Pete Pachal and Daniel Kuhn outline important themes at Consensus 2023 conference, which opens Wednesday in Austin, Texas.

By James RubinApr 26, 2023

The upcoming Merge comes with some risks, says DappRadar. (ryasick/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Regains $28K Amid Mildly Encouraging Tech Earnings, Liquidation of Short Positions

BTC rose Tuesday afternoon as Alphabet and Microsoft first-quarter earnings surpassed expectations. Both equities and Treasury yields were down on Tuesday, however.

By Jocelyn YangApr 25, 2023

Bitcoin's price will go up if the SEC approves spot bitcoin ETFs, Matrixport said. (Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Could Be Poised for a Rebound

Bitcoin’s declining momentum has historically preceded a mild increase in price.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Apr 25, 2023

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Seeks Clear Answers From SEC

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 25, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2023

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Markets

Bitcoin-Tether Pair Is Most Liquid on Binance Even as TUSD Pair Sees Higher Volume

While trading volume in the BTC/TUSD pair has surged over the past four weeks, liquidity remains thin compared with the BTC/USDT pair.

By Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2023

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Tech

Bitcoin Whales Spook Crypto Twitter With Sudden Wallet Movements

At least four wallets from bitcoin’s early days have seen signs of activity in the past few days.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 25, 2023

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