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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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CrossTower CEO: Crypto’s Positive Impact in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Kapil Rathi, CrossTower Co-Founder & CEO, joins “First Mover” to examine the international markets’ response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Rathi explains how the increased movement of bitcoin into Eastern Europe is facilitating help to those impacted by the war, stating “crypto was meant for citizens.”
Bitcoin Breaks Above $40K
After a weekend of choppy trade, the popular crypto began a sizable move higher as the U.S. returned to work on Monday morning.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Shows No Signs of Panic Even as Worst Case Scenario Looms
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 28, 2022.
Ukraine Government Is Using Crypto Aid to Purchase Critical Supplies
Around $10 million in crypto donations sent to the Ukrainian government has already been spent.
Bank of America Sees No Crypto Winter Given User Adoption, Developer Activity Growth
Still, crypto market upside will likely be limited for the next six months by Fed tightening and macro headwinds.
Bitcoin Resilient as Commodity Prices Inflate, Dollar Strength May Hurt
The sustainability of bitcoin's gains is under question, as the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis has led to stress in the dollar funding markets.
Ruble-Denominated Bitcoin Volume Surges to 9-Month High
The increase comes as the West's sanctions on Russia trigger a flight from the ruble.
Crypto Donations to Ukraine Jump to $20M
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Chain.com CEO Deepak Thapliyal have contributed.
First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Concludes, but We'll Never Know if DOJ Overreached; Cryptos Tumble as Russia Bores Into Ukraine
The guilty plea of the founders of the crypto trading platform with main offices in Hong Kong and Singapore avoided a trial; bitcoin dropped below $37,500 on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin placed his nuclear forces on alert.
