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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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Bitcoin’s Decline Suggests Fed’s Hawkish Policy Shift Is Priced In
Bitcoin appears to have digested the U.S. Federal Reserve's impending hawkish, or anti-inflation, policy adjustment with a significant decline in recent weeks. Analysts said the cryptocurrency could see a relief rally after the Fed decision, due later Wednesday. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Valkyrie Launches ETF to Track Bitcoin Balance Sheet Stocks
Crypto manager Valkyrie has launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF). Balance Sheet Opportunities ETF, trading as VBB on Nasdaq, invests in companies with big bitcoin bags, but steers clear of bitcoin futures, sticking only to equities that invest in the coin. Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares insights into the ETF and hopes for a bitcoin spot ETF in the U.S.
8 Trends That Will Shape Bitcoin Mining in 2022
CoinDesk’s first ever year-end survey of crypto miners reveals a competitive but mature business with potential for merger activity to accelerate.
Bitcoin Rises Toward $50K; Resistance Seen Around $52K
Momentum is also stabilizing after several weeks of low trading volume.
Crypto Traders Laying Low While Fed Ponders
The crypto market extended its losses Wednesday as investors closely monitor the Fed's upcoming decision on raising interest rates next year. Edan Yago, lead contributor at bitcoin-focused DeFi platform Sovryn, discusses his view of bitcoin and DeFi. "The big picture of bitcoin hasn't changed," Yago said. "Inflation is still necessary to continue ... [but] there's been something of a pullback as the market waits to see what's happening."
CardCoins Offers Bitcoin Payments Over the Lightning Network
CardCoins’ new Lightning integration will allow customers to receive bitcoin payments quickly and cheaply.
Bitcoin, Cardano, Ether and Everything Else Are Still Down 99% on CoinMarketCap
A price glitch has since been fixed, but some of the turbulence remains.
Institutional Bitcoin Broker NYDIG Valued at $7B After Whopping $1B Funding Round
NYDIG, which offers bitcoin trading and custody, has raised $1 billion that will value the firm at over $7 billion. “The Hash” hosts discuss what could be the largest funding round in crypto history as NYDIG moves to expand bitcoin’s reach into every industry potentially.
First Mover Asia: Crypto Traders Laying Low While Fed Ponders; Bitcoin, Ether Gain
A move by the U.S. central bank to ratchet up interest rates could lead investors away from cryptocurrencies, which are considered riskier investments.
Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Stabilize as Traders Await the Fed
Analysts are cautious about crypto prices as risk appetite wanes.
