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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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Surging Bitcoin-Sterling Trading Volume Points to Hedging Demand for Crypto, or Does It?
There's a debate whether rising BTC/GBP trading volume represents hedging demand for the cryptocurrency or speculative interest.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Strong Over $19K; Why Is the Dollar Dominating?
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has weathered severe macroeconomic uncertainty in recent weeks to maintain its current threshold,
Is Bitcoin an Inflation Hedge? Investors Are Still Unsure
BTC has risen about 6% over the past week amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Reverses Course Again, Trades Toward 20-Day Moving Average
Digital asset markets are navigating a challenging environment of high inflation, inverse correlations to the U.S. dollar, increasing interest rates and higher consumer debt.
Kraken's Incoming CEO on Jesse Powell's Departure, IPO Plans and Crypto Winter
Dave Ripley joined CoinDesk TV’s “The Hash” to discuss the future of the crypto exchange amid a leadership change.
The Fed May Not Be Able to Pivot Even If It so Desires
The Bank of England relieved teetering U.K. markets on Wednesday, announcing a bond purchase program.
Bitcoin’s 6-Month Put-Call Skew Continuing to Climb
Bitcoin’s (BTC) six-month put-call skew, which measures the richness of puts relative to calls, is continuing to climb and indicates persistent demand for downside protection, even as BTC remains resilient in the face of traditional market turmoil. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
'Temporarily Bullish' Outlook for Bitcoin Despite Recent Volatility: Analyst
Trade the Chain Director of Research Nick Mancini discusses his "temporarily bullish" short-term outlook on bitcoin (BTC) and levels to watch as the cryptocurrency recovers from daily lows. Plus, his take on BTC's latest resiliency and volatility.
Lightning Labs Releases Software to Allow Bitcoin Developers to Mint and Transfer Assets on the Blockchain
The alpha version of Taro will make it possible to create peer-to-peer Bitcoin and Lightning-native stablecoins.
