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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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Tether Brings Its $140B USDT Stablecoin to Bitcoin and Lightning Networks
Stablecoins are increasingly popular for everyday uses like payments, remittances and savings, and Tether's expansion aims to spur activity to the Bitcoin-based ecosystem.
Bitcoin Rally to Record High Knee-Capped as Trump Tariff Threat Hits Risk Assets
The president said he intends to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1.
Elastos Raises $20M to Build Native Bitcoin DeFi Protocol
Another project looking to turn Bitcoin into a more fruitful base for DeFi has raised $20 million in funding toward that goal
World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Has Indirect Bitcoin Exposure of More Than $355M
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund saw a 153% year-over-year increase in indirect bitcoin exposure in 2024, according to K33 Research.
Bitcoin, ADA, DOGE Notch Slight Gains as Litecoin ETF Filing Spurs LTC 14% Higher
BTC added nearly 3% in the past 24 hours after the FOMC meeting, reversing all losses from a Monday bloodbath that saw prices drop as much as 8%.
Bitcoin Friday Futures: CME Group’s Top Crypto Launch Adds Options in February
These new financially settled contracts will expire daily from Monday to Friday.
Ether's Worst Showing Versus Bitcoin Highlights Cycle of Diminishing Returns: Van Straten
The two tokens' relative performance is more a sign of bitcoin strength than ether's weakness, one observer said.
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Are Spending Their BTC, A Bullish Signal, Analysts Say
Analysts observing previous BTC bull market said the outlook remains constructive while long-term holders continue to distribute their coins.
Tesla Marked Up Bitcoin Holdings Valuation in Q4, Booking a $600M Gain
New FASB rules allow for corporate bitcoin owners to mark those assets to market.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Takes Note of Elevated Inflation
Bitcoin initially fell on hawkish language in the Fed's policy statement, but later recovered.
