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 Trades Sideways as Stocks Get Pre-Holiday Bounce

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has been moving sideways in a range between $16,700 and $16,900 in the past 24 hours as traders grappled with an uncertain market outlook for next year.

Price chart shows bitcoin was trading sideways on Wednesday. (CoinDesk)

Videos

Bitwise President on Crypto Outlook in 2023

Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro discusses bitcoin's stagnation and his crypto outlook for 2023 as the bear market unfolds into the year's end. And, what's next for crypto equities and levels to watch during the holiday season.

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Tech

Built on Bitcoin in 2022: Top Bitcoin Newsletter Publishes Its Year-End Review

A deliberately measured progression in development with at least three major themes are the conclusions of the Bitcoin Operations Technology Group.

Bitcoin continued to build in 2022. (Greg Pease/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: One of the Largest Bitcoin Miners Goes Bankrupt

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 21, 2022.

Core Scientific CEO Mike Levitt (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Files for Bankruptcy, Expects Support From Some Debt Holders

The publicly traded miner expects support from some of the holders of its convertible notes in a restructuring deal.

Core Scientific facility in North Carolina. (Core Scientific)

Finance

Core Scientific to File for Bankruptcy, Continue Mining Through Process: Report

A source told CNBC that bankruptcy proceedings would not impact operations.

Core Scientific facility in North Carolina. (Core Scientific)

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: More FTX Fallout as Traders Turn Defensive

Top assets in the crypto market hold steady.

(Charl Folscher/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Correlations Reveal Dollar Still Rules

Bitcoin (BTC)'s reliable inverse relationship to the U.S. dollar index holding strong for the better part of 2022, but turning positive between Nov. 9 and Nov. 27, largely related to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Markets

Rotation Within CoinDesk Market Index Sectors Bears Similarities to Tradfi Trend

As investors in crypto and traditional finance alike run for cover, one form of analysis finds that bitcoin and health care stocks fit in the same risk bucket.

Crypto traders are rotating their positions. (Caleb Woods/Unsplash)

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