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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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How Will Bitcoin Dominance Be Impacted by the Merge?
"You'd have to expect Ethereum to continue to take ... the global total crypto market share," Eaglebrook’s Director of Research Joe Orsini says. He explains how Ethereum's improvements post-Merge could impact bitcoin.
'Distinct Demand Patterns' With Ether Futures: CME Group Exec
Bitcoin and ether are "trading about the same," says Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity & FX Products at CME Group, "But, we have seen more ... distinct enthusiasm around ether." He outlines how the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading on CME.
First Mover Americas: Ethereum Merge Spawns Watch Parties, But 'Jail Kwon' Token Gets More Hype
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 14, 2022.
Steep Drops in Bitcoin, Ether Cause Over $250M in Futures Losses
BTC fell 9% in the past 24 hours, the most among major cryptocurrencies, while ETH dropped 6%, CoinDesk data shows.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Edges to All-Time High
The bump in mining difficulty comes as hashrate remains strong, despite bitcoin’s price edging downward.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Struggles Following Inflation Report; California Crypto Bill Is an Overstep, Say Legal Experts
The bill would prohibit California-licensed entities from dealing with stablecoins unless that stablecoin is fully-backed by securities and issued by a bank or licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.
Abra CEO on Plan to Launch the First Operational US State-Chartered Bank in the Digital Asset Space
Crypto investing app Abra is in the process of forming Abra Bank for U.S. customers and Abra International for those outside the United States.
Bitcoin Slips to $20K as US Inflation Continues to Rise
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) tumbled as U.S. August inflation data came in higher than expected. QCP Capital co-founder and CIO Darius Sit discusses a potential bitcoin bottom and his crypto markets outlook. Plus, the current state of institutional investors in Asia.
Celsius CEO Reportedly Mulls Crypto Custody Pivot After Lending Business Imploded
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky proposed revamping the failed crypto lending business as a digital asset custody firm, according to a New York Times report. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-linked stocks fall as U.S. inflation in August rose 8.3% from the previous year and 0.1% from a month ago.
Bitcoin Down Following August CPI Reading
Bitcoin’s temporary rally has come to an end as the U.S. CPI readings returned worse than expected. Data from TradingView indicates that bitcoin (BTC) nearly tested its 10-month bear market early Tuesday.