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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.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Key Fed Decision Next Week
CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the outlook for bitcoin (BTC) ahead of the FOMC meeting scheduled next week. CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin weighs in on where bitcoin is headed as the Merge hype fades away.
Bitcoin Outperformed Ether During Merge Week
MottCapital data indicates that the S&P 500 is closely tracking the 2008 bear market slide, which means cryptocurrencies could see further drops. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed ether (ETH) over the past week, despite the Merge. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
First Mover Americas: Ether Declines 7% Post-Merge and Makes Ether Futures More Sensitive to Staking Yields
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2022.
El Salvador's Debt Rating Cut to CC by Fitch
The rating agency said the country is likely to default on a January debt repayment because it has limited market access to raise the funds needed, in part because of its bitcoin adoption.
First Mover Asia: Ether Tumbles Below $1.5K; Ethereum Merge May Ding Demand for Chips, but Semiconductor Stocks Could Still Be a Good Buy
Chip manufacturing giants Nvidia and AMD have struggled this year, and the Merge could lessen demand for chips. But analysts see opportunities for investors in the semiconductor space.
Market Wrap: Markets Trade Lower Despite Success of Ethereum Merge
Ether was down more than 9% at one point as traders decided to “sell the fact” following a nearly seamless Ethereum Merge.
Bitcoin Outlook After Ethereum’s Historic Upgrade
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and Tech Reporter Sam Kessler discuss the road ahead for bitcoin (BTC) after Ethereum successfully shifted from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Plus, insights into the debate around ether (ETH) and bitcoin’s environmental impacts.
1 Year of Bitcoin in El Salvador: The Bad, the Good and the Ugly
Despite many real stumbles and skeptical mainstream coverage of Nayib Bukele’s bitcoin initiative, both tourism numbers and remittance usage are already showing meaningful payoffs.
SEC Chair Gensler on Securities Definition, Working With the CFTC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler explains why different regulatory entities need to have an overarching definition of a security and collaboration with the CFTC if bitcoin is considered to be a commodity.