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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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Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Fall, Luna Foundation Guard Accumulates Bitcoin
BTC declined by as much as 10% on Thursday, its largest price drop in two months.
BTC Plunges Over 10%, S&P 500 Sinks Amid Fed's Interest Rate Hike
After a short-lived spike in response to the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis-point interest rate hike, bitcoin dropped over 10% to its biggest one-day decline in two months. Plus, a look into the reaction of traditional assets, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index, as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
Developer Jeremy Rubin on BIP119 Controversy
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Bitcoin Dips Below $38K, Support at $30K-$32K
BTC is in danger of breaking below a short-term uptrend.
Luna Foundation Guard Acquires $1.5B in Bitcoin to Reinforce Stablecoin Reserves
The purchase brings LFG's holdings to more than 80,000 bitcoins, or nearly $3 billion.
Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months Amid Stock Market Sell-off
Bitcoin dropped more than 7% on Thursday. The decline was in line with a broad fall in the prices of stocks and bonds.
Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Futures ETF Gets SEC Approval, Following Teucrium Nod
The approval came as the firm used a different exchange act application, which also helped Teucrium get the green light for a similar product.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's $40K Breakout Elusive as Fed-Inspired Dollar Drop Loses Steam
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 5, 2022.
Crypto Markets and Altcoins up Following Fed Rate Decision
Medley Global Advisors Managing Director for Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons discusses the crypto market reaction to the Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis-point interest rate hike and the use of quantitative tightening to combat inflation. Plus, a conversation about bitcoin’s relationships with interest rates, equity markets and the NASDAQ.
Pakistan Mulls Crypto Future; Bitcoin’s Fed Boost
Pakistan to take a fresh look at cryptocurrency. Kazakhstan orders bitcoin miners to file regular status reports. Biggest Fed hike in 22 years sees Bitcoin close to $40,000 mark. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”