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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 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.
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.
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, 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.
First Mover Americas: SEC Warns Coinbase
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 23, 2023.
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.
Bitcoin Inches Toward $28K as Traders See $260M in Futures Liquidations
Some remain upbeat about the medium-term outlook for bitcoin and the broader market.
First Mover Asia: Blockchain-Enabled SIM Card for Crypto Investors Fuels Conflux Growth; Bitcoin Holds Near $27.3K After Fed Decision
ALSO: The SIM card offers the security of a hardware crypto wallet but with more convenience, says Conflux’s chief technology officer in a Q&A with CoinDesk's Shaurya Malwa.
Binance Curb on Zero-Fee Trading May Cost Market Share, Boost TrueUSD Stablecoin: Kaiko Research Head
Binance abolished almost all zero fee trading pairs from its platform after nine months, only keeping the promotion for the TUSD-bitcoin pair.
Short-Term BTC Holders, Stablecoin Supplies Could Indicate Cryptos' Future Price Direction
The two data points may show whether bitcoin moves higher or declines further in the aftermath of the U.S. central bank's 25 basis point rate increase Wednesday.
