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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NFTs Are More Popular Than Ever Despite Sour Mood in Wider Crypto Market

Peak popularity does not imply an increase in actual buying pressure from retail investors.

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Jack Dorsey Backs Bitcoin as Dollar’s Replacement but Questions Web 3

The Twitter and Block co-founder is a supporter of crypto, but not so keen on how Web 3 is being funded.

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Bitcoin Falls Over 30% From All-Time High in November

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Ledn Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, shares insights into his firm’s bitcoin-backed loan project and how it can be useful to those looking to buy real estate but face challenges with traditional mortgages. Plus, his take on the crypto markets as bitcoin falls over 30% from its all-time high in November.

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Is Bitcoin as Valuable as the Swiss Franc?

Luzius Meisser, president of crypto exchange Bitcoin Suisse, speaks on the state of inflation in Europe while comparing the market cap of bitcoin to that of the Swiss franc and gold. Plus, insights into Bitcoin Suisse Founder Niklas Nikolajsen planning to step down from his role as chairman, with Meisser taking his position.

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BTC Dips as Central Banks Unwind Pandemic-Era Stimulus

BTC and the wider crypto markets continue to dive as central banks across the globe try to combat inflation by reducing pandemic-era monetary stimulus. Plus, fears of another coronavirus lockdown due to the omicron variant and China’s zero-Covid policy threaten international markets and supply chains.

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Market Wrap Year-End Review: Bitcoin Starts Off in a Frenzy

In this first episode of Market Wrap’s review of crypto markets in 2021, we recall the powerful rally that ushered in the new year. Retail traders piled in, even as some institutional investors sounded warnings about rampant speculation.

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BTC, ETH Down Amid Rising Omicron Fears

As 2021 comes to a close, Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc Lopresti discusses his take on the current decline of the crypto markets, while still taking note of the overall year-end growth of digital assets.

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Digital Asset Funds Hit by Record $142M of Outflows

Investors pulled money out of funds focused on bitcoin and the currencies of Ethereum, Solana and Polkadot, as crypto markets retreated.

Digital asset investment products saw outflows totalling $142 million (CoinShares)

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Bitcoin, Ether Dip in ‘Bearish Asia Session’ as China Rate Cut Fails to Inspire Risk Buying

Bitcoin has carved out most of its year-to-date gains during the American hours.

Bitcoin has carved out most of its year-to-date gains during the American hours (Fredrick Collins)

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