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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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Bitcoin Startup Satflow Targets 'Mempool Sniping' in New Token-Trading Rival to Magic Eden
The project, which recently raised $7.5 million, says the new decentralized exchange (DEX) will target the market for Bitcoin-based tokens including Ordinals NFTs and Runes fungible tokens – aiming to curb unsavory transactional practices that are possible due to the blockchain's long block times.
Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director
Robert Liu, a member of the board of Hong Kong-based BiT Global, which was recently added by BitGo as an additional custodian to the bitcoin-on-Ethereum token known as wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), notes in an exclusive interview that Tron founder Justin Sun has come to the aid of customers in the past.
Peter Todd Says Even Reports of His 'Going Into Hiding' Are Exaggerated
Weeks after a widely panned HBO documentary claimed Todd is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, Wired reported the former Core dev is avoiding the public eye. Yet he's speaking at conferences.
First Mover Americas: BTC's Fall Below $67K Prompts Broad Market Dip
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 23, 2024.
Musk’s Tesla Still Holds $780M Bitcoin, Arkham Says, Ahead of TSLA Earnings
Those wallets continue to hold that BTC and haven’t sent any to crypto exchanges as of Wednesday, which is usually a sign of sales.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits All-Time High as Mining Revenue Rises; Signals Upcoming Bull Run
Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps 3.9%, hits 95.67T on Tuesday, amid record hashrate.
Bitcoin Is Going to $80K Regardless of Trump or Harris Win, Traders Say
There are skewed expectations of a Republican win as better for bitcoin. However, some say the asset is poised to go higher either way as several macroeconomic factors weigh in.
Bitcoin Exchange River Financial Allowing Users to Earn BTC Interest on Cash Deposits
Not a bank itself, River has teamed up with Lead Bank, a member of the FDIC, meaning user deposits are protected up to the value of $250,000
Paul Tudor Jones: 'All Roads Lead to Inflation;' He's Long Bitcoin and Gold
The U.S. government's debt and deficit issues aren't going anywhere no matter who wins the presidency next month, said Jones.
More Than Arbitrage: $2.5B Inflow in Spot BTC ETFs Features Bullish Directional Bets
Institutions seem to be moving away from traditional cash and carry arbitrage to pure directional plays, according to observers.
