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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Finance

Galaxy’s Novogratz and Bakkt’s Michael Differ on Bitcoin’s Case as Digital Gold

Each spoke separately Wednesday during the Barclays Crypto and Blockchain Summit.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz thinks bitcoin is “ready for prime time.” (Mina De La O/Getty images)

Policy

EU's MiCA Bill to Enter Next Phase of Negotiations on Thursday

The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislative framework will now be discussed between the European Parliament, Council and Commission.

European Union flag (Håkan Dahlström/Getty)

Markets

Bitcoin Holding Support Above $46K; Resistance at $48K-$51K

BTC buyers could remain active over the short-term.

Bitcoin daily chart shows nearby resistance, with RSI on bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Videos

Crypto Markets React to $600M Axie Infinity Exploit

Charlotte Principato, Morning Consult financial services analyst, discusses the current state of the crypto markets following the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network. Plus, a conversation on the market impact of Luna Foundation Guard’s purchase of $272 million worth of bitcoin for its stablecoin reserves. 

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Policy

ECB Official Calls for ‘Less Tolerant’ Approach to Bitcoin ‘Gambling’

Fabio Panetta's remarks come as EU lawmakers consider measures to end anonymous crypto transactions and cut off unregulated exchanges.

ECB Official Fabio Panetta (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Analyst Still Positive on Stronghold Digital Despite Miss, Citing Miner’s Low Costs

The bitcoin miner’s stock tumbled more than 30% after it missed earnings estimates and said it won’t reach its 2022 hashrate goal.

Stronghold's power plant in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades at Discount in Japanese Yen Markets

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 30, 2022.

News headline labeled "Cryptocurrency"

Markets

Bitcoin Holds Steady as Luna Foundation Guard Resumes Purchases

The organization, which splurged on the cryptocurrency last week, resumed buying BTC on Wednesday after a one-day hiatus, according to one observer.

LFG plans to raise $3 billion for its bitcoin reserve (Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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