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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Bitcoin Is Trading With the Markets Right Now ‘for Better or for Worse,’ Expert Says

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding its ground at $20,000 despite concerns of rising layoffs and OPEC oil cuts. Dan Weiskopf of Tidal Financial Group joins “First Mover” with his outlook on the broader crypto market. Plus, the importance of diversification in the mining space and the challenges miners are facing.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Stays Close to $20K, Sushi's Token Surges 14%

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

Sushi is in flux. (Jakub Dziubak/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Grayscale’s New Venture Aims to Capture Bear Market Opportunities in Bitcoin Mining

Digital asset mining and staking infrastructure firm Foundry,will manage the day-to-day operations of Grayscale’s new co-investment vehicle

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

First Mover Asia: BitMEX Shift From Hong Kong Reflects the Toll of Stringent Covid Policies; Bitcoin Trades Sideways Amid Energy, Employment Concerns

The crypto exchange leased out a full floor of the prestigious Cheung Kong Center in 2018 but now relies increasingly on remote work. BitMEX’s largest office is now in Singapore.

Hong Kong (Shutterstock)

Markets

Market Wrap: Crypto Markets Flatten as Latest Employment Data Throws a Setback for Inflation Hawks

Crypto markets remain fretful about any suggestion the economy is not slowing enough to staunch rising prices.

The price of BTC and ETH flattened. (Nadya Spetnitskaya/Unsplash)

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'Rektober' or 'Rocktober' For Bitcoin Ahead?

Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin has stayed remarkably resilient. StockCharts.com Senior Technical Analyst Julius de Kempenaer discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook for the month ahead.

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Interest Surges in Bitcoin Speculation; MENA Was Fastest-Growing Crypto Market: Chainalysis

Open interest in bitcoin perpetual swaps has spiked to an all-time high. Plus, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was the fastest-growing market for crypto adoption from July 2021 to June 2022 according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

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October Gains in Bitcoin Erase September’s Loss

Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin (BTC) is staying remarkably resilient. Bitcoin slid 2.5% in September, while it has climbed over 3% in October so far. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Markets

Crucial US Jobs Report Could Test Fed's Resolve, Bitcoin's Resilience

Friday's report from the U.S. Labor Department on nonfarm payrolls is expected to show an addition of 250,000 jobs in September, a slowdown from the 315,000 reported for August.

Traders de bitcoin permanecen atentos a los informes de empleo de noviembre. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Markets

Interest Surges in Bitcoin Speculation, But It Might Be Bearish

Open interest in bitcoin perpetual swaps – a type of leveraged trading contract in cryptocurrency markets – has spiked to an all-time high.

Open interest in bitcoin perpetual swaps spiked to an all-time high of 450,000 BTC on Tuesday. (Arcane Research)

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