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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Markets

Ether y bitcoin se debilitan mientras empresas de trading culpan a la falta de catalizadores alcistas por el desplome del mercado

Los depósitos de ETH en los exchanges todavía deben retroceder, según un observador. Inversores comenzaron a mover las criptomonedas a los exchanges antes de la fusión de Ethereum del jueves.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Ether cae por debajo de US$1300 mientras el entusiasmo por la fusión se desvanece. (Fuente: CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Tech

THNDR Games Launches Play-to-Earn Bitcoin Solitaire Mobile Game

The new game, dubbed Club Bitcoin: Solitaire, aims to increase bitcoin adoption by specifically targeting female audiences and emerging markets.

By Frederick MunawaSep 19, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to 3-Month Low as Crypto Traders Turn to Fed

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Bitcoin is at its lowest level in three-months (Sergio Silva/Unsplash)

Markets

Goldman's Bullish Stance on 'Real Bond Yield' Spells Bad News for Crypto

Real yields turned positive early early this year, removing the punch bowl that lubricated the party in risky assets, including cryptocurrencies.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Bitcoin y el rendimiento de bonos a 10 años ligados a la inflación de los Estados Unidos. (TradingView)

Markets

As Ether, Bitcoin Wilt, Trading Firms Blame Lack of Bullish Catalyst for Market Swoon

ETH deposits to exchanges have yet to pull back, one observer noted. Investors began moving coins to exchanges ahead of last Thursday's Ethereum Merge.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Cryptos Slide in Weekend Trading; Did Ethereum Pick the Wrong Time to Merge?

Ether sinks to its lowest level since July; bitcoin falls below $19.5K.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinSep 19, 2022

BTC and ETH prices continued to slide. (Karsten Winegeart/Unsplash)

Finance

Institutions Are Still 'Wait-And-See' With Ethereum

Big investors still seem to like bitcoin more, but their interest in ether is growing.

By Lawrence LewitinnSep 18, 2022

Investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach toward Ethereum after the Merge. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Close the Week Lower

Ether continues to decline as traders position for what’s next for the Ethereum protocol.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 16, 2022

Traditional and digital markets trade down again. (Marc Kleen/Unsplash)

Videos

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.

Sep 16, 2022

Videos

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.

Sep 16, 2022

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