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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: Why Bridges Are So Vulnerable to Exploit; Bitcoin Falls Under $19K
One crypto developer says that centralization and reliance on private key holders are to blame, not the inherent technology and logic behind the bridges themselves.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hovers at $19K to Remain Within Current Range
Ether also trades flat, but other altcoins rise.
Investors’ Time Horizons Will Determine Their Bitcoin Positions
The most recent Commitment of Traders report, released each Tuesday by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, shows that reportable positions for asset managers are now 80% long and 20% short bitcoin futures.
Tesla Made No Changes to Its Bitcoin Holdings in Third Quarter
The electric car company did not buy or sell any bitcoin in the quarter, after selling 75% of its holdings in the second quarter.
With Bitcoin and Stocks Flat, Rally in DeFi Tokens Gets Notice
While top crypto assets like bitcoin and ether and traditional markets stay flat on Wednesday, DeFi assets shine.
Bitcoin Stuck Around $19K as October Bounce Remains Elusive
Bitcoin (BTC) was supposedly due for a recovery rally in the routinely bullish month of October, but the bounce has remained elusive with the token struggling around the $19,000 level. Two Sigma Ventures Principal Andy Kangpan joins Christine Lee and special co-host Laura Shin on “First Mover” with his bitcoin outlook amid crypto winter.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Slip as UK Inflation Hits 40-Year High
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 19, 2022.
Bitcoin Stuck in a Rut as BofA Survey Reveals 'Long Dollar' Is Most Favored Trade
Bank of America's October survey of fund managers showed "long dollar" as the most sought after bet for the fourth straight month.
Effort to Reverse SEC Rejection of Bitcoin ETF Wins Broad Crypto, TradFi Support
Regulators rebuffed Grayscale's attempt to convert its bitcoin trust into an ETF. Grayscale has powerful allies as it seeks to overturn that decision.
First Mover Asia: All Eyes on Aptos; Cryptos Trade Down Even as Stocks Rise
Aptos is launching at a time when the only concerns about the price of gas involve petroleum, not the virtual metaphor; bitcoin held comfortably above its recent $19,000 support.
