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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Opinion

FTX's Fall Will Lift the Next Generation of Bitcoin Maximalists

There is a real distinction between crypto and bitcoin, as many have learned this week.

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Markets

Post-FTX, What Happens to Crypto Markets?

The ongoing crypto crisis that sent digital asset prices plummeting may now offer a buying opportunity, albeit not without challenges.

Crypto markets have struggled to gain traction. (David Foti/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Drops After FTX Bankruptcy Filing

Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies sharply fell on the news that troubled crypto exchange FTX is filing for bankruptcy and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is resigning from the company. FTX US also froze crypto withdrawals, sending millions in assets to bankruptcy limbo. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Videos

Bitcoin Slides Below $17K After FTX Bankruptcy Filing

As bitcoin (BTC) continues to fall lower, CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun and Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses this week's crypto roller coaster following the implosion of FTX, as CEO Sam Bankman-Fried steps down. Where did it all go wrong, how is it different from other crypto blowups, and what does this mean for the future of the industry?

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Videos

What FTX Filing For US Bankruptcy Protection Means For Crypto Markets

Sam Bankman-Fried has stepped down as CEO of crypto exchange FTX as the company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller discusses FTX's downfall and what this means for bitcoin (BTC), altcoins, and the crypto industry at large.

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Videos

Crypto Markets Entering the 'Depression' Phase Amid FTX Bankruptcy Filing

Following FTX's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's resignation, bitcoin (BTC) immediately dipped to the $16,000 level. "There's likely more pain ahead before we can finally form a bottom," said Matt Weller, Forex.com Global Head of Research.

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Finance

Do Not Invest in Non-Bitcoin Crypto: NYDIG's Ross Stevens on FTX

NYDIG has consistently passed on opportunities to partner with the likes of FTX, as well as Three Arrows, BlockFi, Celsius and others of their ilk, said the chairman.

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Markets

Bitcoin Slides Anew After FTX Bankruptcy Filing

The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) dropped 3.3% during early U.S. trading hours on Friday.

El Índice de Mercado de CoinDesk cae 3% por la declaración de quiebra del exchange FTX. (CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto-Linked Stocks Tumble After FTX Files for Bankruptcy

Bitcoin and ether both fell about 6% following the Chapter 11 filing Friday morning.

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Finance

Matrixport's BTC Fixed Income Product Affected by FTX's Collapse

The firm faces no risks of insolvency, Matrixport's spokesperson told CoinDesk.

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