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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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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 27, 2022.
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What's Driving Bitcoin's Bounce Near $21K?
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trend higher Wednesday near $21,000, but what's behind this upward momentum? Paxos Head of Strategy Walter Hessert discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook. Plus, insights into partnering with Mastercard to help banks offer crypto trading and the potential outcomes from the upcoming Q3 GDP data.
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Crypto markets had over $700 million in liquidations on short trades, or bets against price rises, reaching levels not seen since July 2021. This comes as ether (ETH) leads token surge, up more than 10% in the past 24 hours. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest movements in crypto and what it suggests about the crypto markets.
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Star finance writer Matt Levine devoted an entire Businessweek issue to crypto. That may be game over for hard-line skeptics.
