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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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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Continues Its Upturn, Rests Comfortably Over $20.7K
BTC, ether and other major cryptos surge with stocks following upbeat earnings from a number of big brands.
What's Driving Bitcoin's Bounce Near $21K?
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trend higher Wednesday near $21,000, but what's behind this upward momentum? Paxos Head of Strategy Walter Hessert discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook. Plus, insights into partnering with Mastercard to help banks offer crypto trading and the potential outcomes from the upcoming Q3 GDP data.
Bitcoin, Ether Price Surge May Not Last: Crypto Markets Analysis
Prices are higher on more volume, but a number of whales are moving bitcoin on to exchanges, which could foreshadow selling pressure.
Crypto Markets Post Largest Short Liquidations Since July 2021
Crypto markets had over $700 million in liquidations on short trades, or bets against price rises, reaching levels not seen since July 2021. This comes as ether (ETH) leads token surge, up more than 10% in the past 24 hours. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest movements in crypto and what it suggests about the crypto markets.
What Bloomberg’s Crypto Opus Means for the Next Bull Market
Star finance writer Matt Levine devoted an entire Businessweek issue to crypto. That may be game over for hard-line skeptics.
Kollider Raises $2.4M to Build ‘Lightning-Native’ Financial Products
The bitcoin derivatives exchange already has bitcoin-backed synthetic stablecoins and a Lightning-enabled bitcoin wallet in the pipeline.
In Topsy-Turvy Market Logic, Positive US GDP Could Be Negative for Crypto
Analysts estimate the U.S. economy grew by 2% in the third quarter of the year, upending a streak of two straight quarters of contraction.
Bitcoin Up 5% Over 24 Hours, Surging Past $20K
Bitcoin (BTC) is up 5% in the past 24 hours, trading at $20,500 with ether (ETH) surpassing $1,500 in the meantime. IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins “First Mover” to discuss the tokens’ recent rally and whether volatility has returned to the crypto markets. Plus, insights on how the Fed's upcoming decisions will impact the broader market.
Bitcoin Jumps to $21K After Soft US Data, Less Hawkish Bank of Canada
The world's largest cryptocurrency by market volume is up by more than 7% on Wednesday to its highest level in more than a month.
