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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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First Mover Asia: Here’s What Might Happen to Sino Global’s Liquid Value Fund During FTX’s Bankruptcy Protection Proceedings
Crypto Twitter wanted to know the potential consequences of having Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried as partners in a fund. So we asked a Hong Kong-based lawyer who specializes in asset tracing and recovery; bitcoin dips but not much.
Crypto Markets Today: Gensler Restates SEC’s Crypto Authority
The chairman said the agency has the basic disclosure and governance requirements to hold digital-asset firms accountable, although he did not address the fallout from crypto exchange FTX’s collapse.
Bitcoin Outlook After Slipping Below $17K
ETC Group CEO Bradley Duke discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin (BTC) slides below $17,000 amid rate hike concerns and the fallout from troubled crypto exchange FTX.
Bitcoin’s High Correlation to Copper Does Not Bode Well for Short-Term Investors
Bitcoin now more tightly aligns with the commodity than the S&P 500 or Nasdaq. For long-term accumulators, however, this is likely their season.
ECB Official Says Energy-Intensive Crypto Should Be Banned
Fabio Panetta also said that investors have been caught in a "bubble."
First Mover Americas: Grayscale in Investor's Crosshairs
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 7, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
