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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
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Bitcoin Faces Resistance at $33K; Support at $22K-$25K
Volatility could rise, especially if another price breakdown occurs.
First Mover Americas: Ether Ends May 35% Down, Altcoins Lose Out
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 27, 2022.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Down, Stocks Up; Altcoins Underperform
BTC was roughly flat over the past 24 hours, compared with a 6% decline in ETH and a 2% rise in the S&P 500.
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