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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Polygon, ApeCoin Tokens See Outsized Gains Amid Recovery in Digital Assets

Crypto market capitalization regained the $1 trillion mark early on Monday, up from around $800 million in June.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 18, 2022

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Has Best Day in a Month, but Ether’s Getting Even More Love

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 18, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 18, 2022

ETH outperformed BTC Monday morning, picking up momentum in advance of the network's upcoming "Merge." (Lance Grandahl/Unsplash)

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dips Below $21K; Why the Current Bear Market Differs From 2018

The largest cryptocurrency had hovered well above the psychologically important threshold for the previous four days.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsJul 17, 2022

The current crypto bear market continues. (mana5280/Unsplash)

Bitcoin’s Up, Gold’s Down, the Euro Is Dragging – and It’s All Inexorably Tied

Bitcoin the inflation hedge; the prodigal child returns.

By George KaloudisJul 17, 2022

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Hash Headlines: Top Stories of the Week

By William Foxley, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OJul 16, 2022

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Erases Weekly Losses, but Skepticism Remains

BTC climbed for a third consecutive day, breaking above $21,000, despite lingering doubts.

By Jimmy HeJul 15, 2022

Bitcoin erased this week's early losses and climbed for a third consecutive day. (Mick Haupt/Getty Images)

Bitcoin borra sus pérdidas de la semana con una resistencia en $22.6K

La mayor criptomoneda ha alcanzado el punto de equilibrio de la semana, invalidando una importante predicción de indicadores técnicos bajistas.

By Omkar GodboleJul 15, 2022

Gráficos diarios y semanales de bitcoin. (TradingView)

First Mover Americas: BTC Nears $21K but DeFi Tokens Steal the Show

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 15, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 15, 2022

BTC holds the $20,500 level and DeFi tokens continue to surge. (Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)

Bitcoin Erases Weekly Loss, Eyes Resistance at $22.6K

Bitcoin has reached breakeven for the week, invalidating a major bearish technical setup.

By Omkar GodboleJul 15, 2022

Gráficos diarios y semanales de bitcoin. (TradingView)

DeFi Coins Outperform Bitcoin, Ether as Traders Pare Bets on Jumbo Fed Rate Hike

The outperformance of the DeFi coins could be fleeting, given the weak fundamentals.

By Omkar GodboleJul 15, 2022

Prominent DeFi coins take the lead as the crypto market remains resilient to inflation fears. (mibro/Pixabay)

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