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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
Bitcoin's 'Reserve Risk' Suggests Opportunity for Long-Term Accumulation
The indicator trades at low levels when there is heavy investor accumulation and HODLing is the preferred market strategy, a blockchain analytics firm said.
First Mover Asia: Crypto Offering New Opportunities for Inflation-Worried Indonesian Investors; Bitcoin Is Flat
A report by the crypto exchange Gemini found that about two in five Indonesians own cryptocurrencies; ether also held its ground.
Bitcoin Miner Marathon on Track to Meet Its Hashrate Guidance, Despite Delay
The miner is hodling all its bitcoins and currently has 9,373.6 bitcoins with a fair market value of approximately $427.7 million.
How Can Satoshi Nakamoto Have a Birthday? The Significance of April 5
You might hear that April 5, 1975 is the birthday of bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator. We explain the leading theory about why that date matters.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Pull Back, Traders Eye Opportunities in Ether Versus Bitcoin
BTC was down 1% as stocks rose. WAVES falls 25%.
OG Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton on Why He's Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat
Bruce Fenton, Chainstone Labs CEO & founder, and former executive for the Bitcoin Foundation, explains his plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire, discussing crypto regulation, free markets and his association with the Republican Party. Plus, a conversation on Chris Larsen’s $5 million campaign to change the Bitcoin code and the environmental impact of proof-of-work.
‘HODL Waves’ Show Possible Bullish Indicators For BTC
A bull case could be made for bitcoin despite short-term momentum turning negative, according to Glassnode data weighing “HODL Waves” against BTC's "realized price." Are we at a turning point in this bear market? Plus, a look at BTC's April returns as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
Crypto Funds Draw Inflows for Second Straight Week
Some $180 million flowed into digital asset funds in the week through April 1, CoinShares reported on Monday.
Bitcoin Weighed Down by $48K Resistance; Support at $43K
Short-term momentum turned negative, which typically occurs during the first week of the month.
SEC Rejects Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) continued streak of rejecting bitcoin spot ETF proposals, the most recent being Ark 21Shares' application. Plus, a conversation on new legislation in the European Union (EU) aiming to enforce a travel rule on international crypto transactions.