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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 Hovers Around $23K
Hashdex Head of U.S. and New Markets Bruno Ramos de Sousa discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap hovers around $23,000 amid continued crypto contagion fears and increased regulatory scrutiny. Plus, what he's seeing in retail vs. institutional activity and why next year's Bitcoin halving could be a catalyst for an upcoming bull cycle.
First Mover Americas: Betting Against Bitcoin Was Popular Move Last Week
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 27, 2023.
Allure of Bitcoin Ordinals, DeFi Drives Crypto Funds to Bitcoin Layer 2-Token Stacks
The price of Stacks’ native STX token has doubled in two weeks on the back of strong growth for Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens.
Short-Bitcoin Funds Record $10M in Weekly Inflows: CoinShares
Traders are anticipating higher rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
First Mover Asia: Solana in the Green After Weekend Deep Freeze
ALSO: CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey considers why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has overreached in its recent actions against crypto entities, and that the crypto industry must improve its lobbying efforts.
Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Falls for the Week Amid Inflation, Rate Hike Fears
Ether and most other major cryptos also sank as investors mulled the prospect of prolonged monetary hawkishness.
The State of Bitcoin Development in 2023
Last month, Bitcoin developer James O'Beirne sounded the alarm: the dominant blockchain might lose some very talented contributors if someone doesn’t step up to pay them for their work. CoinDesk's Editor at Large, Christie Harkin, discusses the latest developments.
Bitcoin Price Falls Back Toward Week's Low on Inflation Worry
The January PCE Price Index – the Fed's favored inflation indicator – unexpectedly rose to 5.4%.
