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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Vidéos

Crypto Markets Dominated by ‘Pure Risk-Off Sentiment’: Defiance ETFs CEO

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading with increasing volatility as the token sunk 6% in the past 24 hours to $19,000. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski joins "First Mover" to discuss her crypto outlook amid inflation concerns. Plus, how the newly launched $IBIT can be used to dampen market blows during crypto winter.

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Marchés

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $18.5K, as Bank of England to Buy Bonds to Stem Crisis in UK

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 28, 2022.

The Bank of England said it will buy bonds to try to put the brakes on a developing financial crisis in the U.K. (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Marchés

Bitcoin Off Lows as Bank of England's Bond Market Intervention Raises Hopes for Fed Pivot

The hope is the U.S. central bank will scrap its tightening policy that has hit crypto prices.

Bitcoin se recupera de los mínimos diarios mientras el Banco de Inglaterra interviene en el mercado de bonos. (CoinDesk, highcharts.com)

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India's Enforcement Directorate Freezes $1.5M in Bitcoin in Gaming App E-Nuggets Case

The agency has been conducting several search operations related to an "illegal loan apps" scam with China links .

Indian regulators freeze bitcoin in gaming app 'scam' case (Unsplash)

Marchés

Chinese Investors Could Snap Up Cryptocurrencies as Yuan Slides, Hedge Fund Says

The currency fell to a 14-year low against the U.S. dollar early Wednesday.

Sliding yuan and property market woes may see Chinese investors move money to cryptocurrencies. (Tumisu/Pixabay)

Marchés

Bitcoin Steady Under $20K in Face of Traditional-Market Turmoil; Here's Why

"What we're seeing is more a lack of large sellers rather than a plethora of large buyers," one value investor said, explaining bitcoin's ongoing range play amid renewed traditional market swoon.

Bitcoin's holding steady as traditional markets melt in the wake of a hawkish Federal Reserve. (mayidefei/Pixabay)

Marchés

Ethereum Merge Vaults Cryptocurrency Past Bitcoin in Hard-Money Allure

Ether’s drastic reduction in the net inflation rate is attributed to the elimination of mining rewards and the “burning” of transaction fees, experts said.

Besides reducing energy consumption, ether is also proving to be more inflation resistant. (Timon Studler/Unsplash)

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tumbles After Crossing $20K in Topsy-Turvy Trading; How Chinese Universities Teach Blockchain

The largest crypto by market capitalization had spiked over $20,000 in morning trading.

Bitcoin jumped early Tuesday before falling into the red. (Shutterstock)

Marchés

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Takes Investors on a Wild Ride

Prices shoot higher intraday on high volume, only to reverse course later in the day.

Bitcoin jumps early before going lower. (Jordan Heinrichs/Unsplash)

Vidéos

Bitcoin Rises and Falls 7% in 24 Hours

Bitcoin on a rocky rollercoaster ride Tuesday, rising and falling about 7% over the past 24 hours. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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