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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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Fed Hikes Rates by Half-Point; What That Means for Crypto
CoinDesk Markets Analyst Damanick Dantes shares his bitcoin price analysis as the crypto markets react to the first 50 basis-point interest rate hike since 2000. Dantes discusses statements made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the hawkish monetary policy, and bitcoin’s seasonal “sell in May” trend.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Rise After Fed Raises Rates; Growth Concerns Ease
BTC rose by 5% over the past 24 hours as bearish sentiment waned.
Marathon Digital ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Early 2023 Hashrate Guidance
Publicly traded crypto mining firm Marathon Digital (MARA) has released its Q1 earnings report, stating that the company is “cautiously optimistic” about meeting early 2023 hashrate guidance despite delays. “The Hash” group discusses the firm’s dip in bitcoin production and efforts made to tackle environmental concerns.
MicroStrategy Reports $170M Impairment Charge on Bitcoin Holdings in Q1
According to its recent earnings report, software firm MicroStrategy (MSTR) took a non-cash digital asset impairment charge of $170.1 million in the first quarter on its bitcoin holdings. “The Hash” group discusses the impact of bitcoin’s recent price decline on MicroStrategy’s earnings and shareholder response to the company’s crypto experiment.
Terra to Provide UST Liquidity on Polygon-Based SynFutures
Terra will provide liquidity for TerraUSD (UST) trade pairs on Polygon-based decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange SynFutures as the stablecoin continues to grow in popularity. “The Hash” group discusses the Luna Foundation Guard’s (LFG) bitcoin acquisitions to back the digital asset and Terra’s efforts to build cultural bridges with external ecosystems like Avalanche.
Bitcoin Higher Ahead of FOMC Announcement
The bitcoin price rises as traders await 2 p.m. ET rate announcement from Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee.
Bitcoin Downtrend Stabilizes, Resistance at $40K-$43K
Expect choppy price action within the current trading range.
Crypto Funds Suffer Fourth Straight Week of Outflows as Bitcoin Stalls
Some $120 million flowed out of digital-asset funds in the week through April 29, according to CoinShares.
