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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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Why Warren Buffet is Wrong About Bitcoin
Osprey Funds Founder and CEO Greg King shares his crypto markets analysis, plus his reaction to the recent remarks from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger as Buffett claims that he would not buy all the bitcoins in the world for $25 dollars.
Top EU Official Calls for Global Crypto Agreement
Europe and the U.S. should work together to limit "significant risks" to investors and the environment, Mairead McGuinness said.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Loses Key Support During Ugly Weekend for Crypto Markets
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 2, 2022.
Bitcoin Immune to 'Sell in May' Adage if History Is Guide
Historically, May has been the fourth-best month for bitcoin.
First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Distaste for Retail Crypto Spooks Institutional Money
Three Arrows Capital's decision last week to move its headquarters to Dubai reflects growing concerns about the city-state's increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto; bitcoin returns to where it started the weekend.
Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Dip Ahead of Seasonally Strong May
BTC is lagging equities and gold so far this year, although returns are typically positive in May.
BTC and ETH Drop More Than 30% Over the Past Year
Returns over the past year for 14 out of all CoinDesk top 20 assets, the top 20 digital assets based on verifiable dollar volume and exchange listings, illustrate a sea of red. ETH and BTC show more than 30% price declines.
Crypto Adoption Outlook as Fidelity and Central African Republic Embrace Bitcoin
The “Week in Review” panel discusses Fidelity adding bitcoin in its 401K programs, what Elon Musk’s deal to buy Twitter could mean for the social media platform and the Central African Republic’s decision to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.
What Next Week’s Fed Meeting Means for Bitcoin
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun shares his bitcoin price outlook. Could the digital asset break its current trading range between the mid-30s and high-40s? Plus, a discussion on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting as Jerome Powell stated plans to raise interest rates by 50 basis points.
