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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.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
Here’s Why the Crypto Market Remains Flat
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies continue to flatline amid the growing Russia-Ukraine crisis and rising inflation in the U.S. Michael Safai, managing partner at quantitative trading firm Dexterity Capital, discusses his reading of the crypto markets and where we’re headed next. Plus, what to expect as investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision tomorrow.
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Ticks Higher, S&P 500 Sees Death Cross
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 15, 2022.
Bitcoin Worth $1.2B Leaves Coinbase in a Sign of Persistent Institutional Adoption
Coinbase outflows represent continued institutional adoption of bitcoin as a macro asset, analytics firm Glassnode said.
Bitcoin Breakout Elusive as Traders Price In 7 Fed Rate Hikes for 2022
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, the first hike since 2018.
Bitcoin Unaffected by Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Meltdown
Analysts says the market crash in Hong Kong is being driven by regulatory not monetary policies, which is why the contagion has not spread to crypto.
First Mover Asia: A Taipei Executive Believes GameFi Can Fix Gaming’s Creative Drought; Bitcoin, Ether Are Flat in Light Trading
See Wan Toong, the CTO of Red Door Digital, a Taipei-based studio building out Web 3 games, believes games can be creative and lucrative; major cryptos were mixed with prices of some rising slightly and others falling.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline After Rejection of EU Bitcoin Proposal
BTC trading volume is low as investors position themselves for a busy week.
How Much Electricity Does Bitcoin Mining Actually Use?
Christine Lee presents data illustrating the environmental impact of the Bitcoin network, looking specifically at global energy consumption and regional carbon emissions. As regulators often target cryptocurrency ESG concerns, Lee highlights areas of the world where bitcoin mining uses emission-free electricity.
