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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Bullish Uptick in BTC Price and Possible Short Squeeze Signals

CoinDesk Markets Analyst Damanick Dantes shares his bitcoin price analysis, noting bullish momentum and possible signs of an upcoming short squeeze. Plus, BTC put-call ratios and the current state of Bitcoin’s supply.

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Opinion

Bitcoin Payments: The Beginning of Something Extraordinary

Why the first cryptocurrency needs a scaling layer, and the possibilities the Lightning Network opens up. This article is part of Payments Week.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Bearish Sentiment Pauses

The relief bounce in stocks and cryptos could be short-lived as recession risks linger.

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Is Bitcoin Legal?

The legality of your bitcoin activities will depend on where you are and what you are doing with it.

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Bitcoin Recovers to $39K as Stocks Rebound

The largest cryptocurrency's correlation with tech stocks has strengthened.

As of press time the largest cryptocurrency was up 1.8% in the past 24 hours, trading at $38,989.

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THNDR CEO on Bitcoin Payments, Crypto Adoption, Lightning Network

Desiree Dickerson, CEO of THNDR, which builds mobile games where players can earn bitcoin paid out over Lightning, discusses bitcoin payment solutions and hurdles for mass BTC adoption. Plus, why she’s bullish on the Lightning Network.

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Study: 60% Of Salvadorans Quit Chivo Wallet After Receiving BTC Incentive

According to a report published by the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research, only four out of 10 Salvadorans who downloaded the state-run bitcoin (BTC) wallet Chivo said they still use it after obtaining the $30 bitcoin incentive. “The Hash” group discusses the global narrative of bitcoin adoption and the political neutrality of its technology.

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Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

The Central African Republic has passed a bill to establish a legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and make bitcoin legal tender alongside the existing CFA franc. “The Hash” group compares this announcement to El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption program and discusses the adoption of fintech technology in Africa. 

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Markets

Bitcoin Bounces From $37K Support; Resistance at $40K-$43K

BTC remains in a tight trading range with a loss of upside momentum.

Bitcoin four-hour chart shows support/resistance (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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