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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Markets

Bitcoin Pushes Above $19K for First Time Since FTX Collapse

Crypto-related stocks are making even larger gains as the rally in the sector continues.

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Videos

Bitcoin Above $18K Following US December Inflation Report

Bitcoin (BTC) saw a dip in price but remains above $18,000 following the news that annualized inflation slowed to 6.5% in December from 7.1% previously. "The Hash" panel discusses the 0.1% slip in consumer price index (CPI) and the impact of macroeconomics on the crypto industry.

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Opinion

Remembering Hal Finney on the 14th Anniversary of the First Bitcoin Transaction

The legendary cypherpunk was the first to download and receive bitcoin – helping to prove the system worked.

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Finance

Bitcoin Dips With Stocks After US Report of 6.5% CPI Inflation

Annualized inflation slowed to 6.5% in December from 7.1% previously, in line with economist forecasts.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Primed for Soft CPI

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 12, 2023.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: The Next Avraham Eisenberg Isn’t Going to Be a ChatGPT-Powered ‘Script Kiddie’

Plus: Bitcoin broke $18K Thursday after pushing the threshold for the 10th time in 12 days the day before.

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Markets

Crypto Markets Today: FTX Finds $5B, Bitcoin Extends Rally

ALSO: Bitcoin tops $17,500 for the first time in almost a month, while ether held strong above $1,300. Equities closed higher.

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Policy

El Salvador Passes Law Paving the Way for 'Volcano Bond'

The digital asset bill in the Legislative Assembly obtained 62 votes in favor and 16 against.

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Markets

Crypto Markets Analysis: Is Bitcoin Heating Up? Looking at On-Chain Data for Clues

Sure, there's been a bit of a mini-rally this week in BTC. But an analysis of blockchain data highlights the recent months' slowdown in institutional crypto investing.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: CME BTC Futures Signal Worst of FTX-Induced Panic May Be Over

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 1, 2023.

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