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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Videos

Bitcoin Price Eyes 200-Day Simple Moving Average

The Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc Lopresti provides his analysis on bitcoin's next move after a three-day price rally. Lopresti also explains why his firm is bullish on altcoins like Avalanche and Solana. Plus, a conversation about the continued growth of institutional interest in crypto, noting a rumored partnership between FTX and Goldman Sachs.

Recent Videos

Markets

Bitcoin Momentum Strengthens Despite Short-Term Pause

BTC is holding support, similar to what occurred in late March before a 16% price rise.

El gráfico de cuatro horas de bitcoin muestra el soporte/resistencia con el RSI en la parte inferior (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Policy

US House Democrats Call for Scrutiny on Crypto Mining as Environmental Threat

Rep. Huffman and other congressional Democrats wrote the EPA chief on the potential harm to the climate and environment.

U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) led fellow Democrats to write the EPA about concerns over crypto mining. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Green New Deal Network)

Policy

Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report

Documents released by a German site suggest concern about the environmental impact of the crypto mining method.

European Union flags at Berlaymont building of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium (Santiago Urquijo/Getty)

Markets

Bitcoin Investors Eye 200-Day Average After Three-Day Rally, Analyst Says

The cryptocurrency's recent bounce from under $40,000 has restored the short-term bullish bias.

Bitcoin looks north after defence of the Ichimoku cloud support. (Pixabay, PhotoMosh)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin 'Minnows' Are Punching Above Their Weight Class; BTC Holds Around $41,500, APE Surges on Rumors

Indecisiveness ruled markets Wednesday as bitcoin flipped between gains and losses on the day.

(Boris SV/Getty Images)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Files to Raise Up to $500M in Equity

The proceeds will be used for capital expenditures, buying new mining equipment and other potential acquisitions.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fades From $42K, Alts Still Ahead as ApeCoin Pumps

BTC was roughly flat over the past 24 hours, compared with a 24% rally in APE.

Volatility fades. (meriç tuna/Unsplash)

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