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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Indian Government to Take ‘Progressive’ Steps on Crypto, Sources Say After PM Modi’s Meeting

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance will meet industry representatives next week to seek their views.

By Omkar GodboleNov 13, 2021

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on future of cryptocurrencies

Indian National Congress Accuses Modi-Led BJP of Covering Up Country’s Biggest Bitcoin Scam

Leaders accuse the prime minister of trying to drop the investigation.

By Omkar GodboleNov 13, 2021

A supporter wearing a ribbon featuring former Indian National Congress (INC) President Sonia Gandhi. (Prashanth Vishwanathan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Is Jack Dorsey About to Announce a Bitcoin DeFi Platform?

By Nathaniel WhittemoreNov 13, 2021

Is Jack Dorsey About to Announce a Bitcoin DeFi Platform?

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Expected to Rise on Taproot Upgrade

Some analysts expect a price rise as the Bitcoin network receives the most significant upgrade since 2017.

By Damanick Dantes, Helene BraunNov 12, 2021

Bitcoin rise (Shutterstock)

Bitcoin Decline Could Stabilize at $60K Support

Short-term upside appears to be limited given the loss of upside momentum.

By Damanick DantesNov 12, 2021

Gráfico de precios de bitcoin a cuatro horas (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

La caída de bitcoin podría estabilizarse en el soporte de $60.000

La suba del precio a corto plazo parece estar limitada por la pérdida de impulso alcista.

By Damanick DantesNov 12, 2021

Gráfico de precios de bitcoin a cuatro horas (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

SEC Rejects VanEck’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The decision did not come as a surprise given SEC chair Gary Gensler’s preference for a bitcoin futures ETF.

By Nelson WangNov 12, 2021

Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

Off the Charts: Supply Chain Angst

Is inflation in the U.S. the product of monetary policy or supply chain problems?

By Michael J. CaseyNov 12, 2021

(Andy Li/Unsplash)

The Politics of Bitcoin

By Nathaniel WhittemoreNov 12, 2021

The Politics of Bitcoin

AMC Theatres to Accept Bitcoin, Ether for Online Payments

CEO Adam Aron said dogecoin will be next.

By Jamie CrawleyNov 12, 2021

(Donreál Lunkin/Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)

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