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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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Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Rise on Dovish Fed
Bitcoin returns above $48,000 as risk rally continues.
Bitcoin Rises Above $48K as Dollar Drops After Powell’s Dovish Comments
Bitcoin gained Friday, and the U.S. dollar dropped in foreign exchange markets following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s dovish key speech at the U.S. central bank’s annual Jackson Hole conference. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore, Brad Keoun, and Christie Harkin discuss the implications for the crypto markets. Plus, the latest on bitcoin’s hashrate.
Bitcoin Hashrate Heading Up?
A new chart reveals bitcoin's hashrate could be heading up. Industry watchers expect a continued uptrend spurred by the recent bitcoin price rally, with Chinese miners speeding up their migration to alternate jurisdictions and U.S. miners expanding capacity. CoinDesk's Galen Moore breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Institutional Interests in Crypto Continue to Grow
The Week in Review panel at "All About Bitcoin" discusses their outlook for the crypto markets in the week ahead as Wall Street players are increasingly making moves in bitcoin, and institutional adoption and interests continue to grow. Plus, their take on renewables-focused mining amid intensifying ESG concerns and ether's daily issuance dropping below bitcoin's.
Cardano’s ADA Token Surges as Fresh Buyers Jump In
The coming launch of smart contracts into the network is providing a boost, one research firm said.
Bitcoin Rises Above $48K as Dollar Drops After Powell’s Dovish Comments
No news is good news for the bitcoin market as the Fed chairman avoids specifying a “tapering” time frame at virtual Jackson Hole symposium.
Bitcoin Hashrate Could Return to Record Sooner Than Expected
Chinese miners have been speeding up their migration to alternate locales while U.S. miners are expanding their capacity as bitcoin’s price rallies.
Bitcoin Holds Short-Term Support; Upside Limited to $50K
Buyers will need to defend lower support levels this weekend to avoid a series of lower price highs.
Ether’s Daily Issuance Drops Below Bitcoin, IntoTheBlock Says
Ether’s net daily issuance is less than bitcoin’s for the first time on record.
