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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 Breaks Above $17K, Hits Three-Week High
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $17,300, hitting a three-week high as traders in both crypto and traditional markets see the slowdown in U.S. services businesses as a sign that the Federal Reserve might be able to ease up on its push to tighten financial conditions. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."
Bitcoin's Modest Rally Sends Crypto-Related Stocks Sharply Higher
The crypto mining sector is posting the largest gains in Monday trading.
A Look Back at Crypto in 2022 by CoinDesk Research
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) followed a blistering 2021 with a 65% and 67% pullback in 2022. CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis discusses crypto's price actions in the past year and how the market performance difficulties impacted bitcoin mining companies. Plus, a look back at the significance of the Ethereum Merge to the network's development and a review of crypto regulations in 2022.
CoinDesk Research’s 2022 Annual Crypto Review
Even though 2022 was a bear market it was an eventful year for all facets of the crypto industry.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Eclipses $17K, Breaking Out of Three-Week Trading Range
Since mid-December, bitcoin had failed to finish a trading day (universal coordinated time or UTC basis) over $17,000, and now analysts wonder if the largest cryptocurrency has formed a market bottom after a horrendous 2022.
Crypto Markets Today: Huobi Tensions Sink Tron Token Price
ALSO: Bitcoin and ether traded up. Equities also rose after a strong U.S. jobs report.
Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Trades Flat for the Week; Ether Breaches Top Range of Technical Indicator
Ether shows early signs of momentum as prices push past the upper range of Bollinger Bands again.
Bitcoin Retakes $17K as Interest Rates Plunge Following Economic Reports
Friday morning's reports on job and wage growth suggested further slowing in the economy.
