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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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Crypto Market Analysis: Roller-Coaster Week Ends With Bitcoin Volatility Falling
ALSO: This week’s Fed commentary provided something for doves, hawks and those in between. BTC and USD move in tandem.
Bitcoin Trading Sideways Around $16K Amid FTX Gloom
CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun and Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin review the impact of crypto exchange FTX's implosion on bitcoin as the cryptocurrency continues to trade sideways around $16,000. Plus, what it reveals about the need for self custody and the state of the crypto industry.
Bitcoin Outlook Amid Record Outflows in Wake of FTX Collapse
CoinDesk's Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin discuss their outlook for bitcoin (BTC) outflows from centralized exchanges and the wider crypto markets amid the continued FTX contagion.
Crypto’s Swooning: Total Market Cap Falling to Early 2021 Levels
On the heels of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, crypto’s overall market cap has sunk to as low as $763 billion from a peak of $2.5 trillion in May 2021. Bitcoin’s market cap has plunged to $319 billion from above $1 trillion last November. The current market cap for the industry hasn’t been this low since early last year. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
‘Grayscale Discount’ Widens to Record 43% as FTX Contagion Spreads
The added pressure comes after Genesis Global Capital – a corporate sibling to bitcoin trust manager Grayscale Investments – halted customer withdrawals from its lending unit this week.
Bitcoin Holds Fast Over 16K, but Crypto Winter Could Be Prolonged
Bitcoin traded sideways throughout the week but analysts warn that FTX fallout could affect prices for an extended period of time.
Bitcoin Above $16K as Cryptos Ignore the FTX Chaos
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding comfortably above its $16,000 support level as cryptos continue to ignore the FTX chaos. IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan discusses the impact of FTX’s fallout on the broader crypto market and the total market capitalization of digital assets that have fallen below $800 billion.
First Mover Americas: FTX's Troubles in Paradise
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 18, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Won't Budge; Cryptos Ignore the FTX Chaos for Another Day
Sam Reynolds writes that venture capitalists’ failure to scrutinize crypto exchange FTX parallels oversights that led to energy giant Enron’s notorious bankruptcy two decades ago. New FTX CEO should know because he helped oversee Enron’s filing.
Market Wrap: Crypto Respond Sideways to FTX and related crises
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was recently up about 1% and hovering comfortably over its $16,000 support of the past nine days.
