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

First Mover Americas: Grayscale in Investor's Crosshairs

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 7, 2022.

Grayscale's new ad campaign can be seen in New York's Penn Station. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Its $17K Perch Amid Rate Hike Concerns

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Asia is ready for a scaled up, crypto-friendly bank, particularly if the U.S. oversteps in regulating the industry following the recent FTX debacle.

BTC holds its perch at about $19,300, flat over the past 24 hours. (Unsplash)

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Fir Tree Suit Against Grayscale Adds to Industry’s Growing Woes

The hedge fund wants more details about the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which has fallen in value by nearly 75% this year.

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (CoinDesk)

Markets

Two Technical Bitcoin Indicators Diverge; Each Has Value Depending on Investors' Timelines

The RSI indicates bitcoin is fairly valued and may be of greatest interest for traders seeking quick gains. The MVRV ratio implies prices are cheap and more pertinent for investors looking longer term.

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Are We Near a Crypto Bottom?

eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman discusses why we may be near the bottom of the crypto bear market as the latest Google Trends data shows increasing searches for "bitcoin is dead" and "crypto is dead.” Plus, the latest on institutional investments and bitcoin's dominance in the crypto market.

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Markets

Bitcoin Underperforms S&P 500 as Stocks Have Overshot Fundamentals, Crypto Trading Firm QCP Says

Stocks have overtaken fundamentals and could soon fall back, QCP said.

Las acciones superaron a las mediciones y eclipsaron a bitcoin, según QCP. (Dietmar Becker/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Goldman to Spend Big on Crypto Post-FTX

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 6, 2022.

Goldman Sachs is planning to invest tens of millions of dollars in crypto firms. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls on Inflation Fears but Continues Its Ride Above $17K

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Taiwan-based technology conglomerate HTC is looking to take its virtual headset business public in the U.S. as part of a quest to help cultivate the metaverse. But is the company going in the wrong direction?

Bitcoin continued to ride easily over $17K. (Marianna Lutkova/Unsplash)

Finance

Built With Bitcoin Foundation Opens Technology Center in Ghana

The structure was built by Ghanian workers compensated in bitcoin, on land donated by local communities.

Ghana national flag (Natanael Ginting/Getty Images)

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