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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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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 18, 2024.
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A rate cut could add to inflation and strengthen the Japanese yen, crashing markets, Hayes explained.
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Bitcoin Gains 5% to $61K Ahead of Fed, but Order Books Suggest Rally Could Be Capped
Wednesday's FOMC meeting carries uncertainty for the market, with investors still divided on the magnitude of rate cut.
Winklevoss Twins' Father Donates $4M Bitcoin to School Teaching Theory That Inspired Satoshi
His donation is the first bitcoin gift that the college has received, and will fund new business programs.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $59K as Traders Anticipate 50-Bps Fed Rate Cut
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 17, 2024.
Bhutan, Tiny Country With $3B GDP, Holds Over $780M in Bitcoin
Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Holdings touts digital assets as one of its focus investment groups.
Bitcoin Holds Above $58K as Odds of Big Fed Rate Cuts Jump to 67%
Markets are seeing a nearly 70% probability of a bigger 50 bps rate cut to the 4.7%-5% range, up from 25% a month ago.
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Plans Another $700M Convertible Note Issuance
The company just days ago announced the purchase of $1.1 billion worth of bitcoin, bringing its holdings to 244,800 tokens.
ETH/BTC Ratio Slid to Lowest Since April 2021
The ether/bitcoin trading pair dipped below 0.04 late Sunday, reaching its lowest level since April 2021. The drop signals a decline of investor interest in ether relative to bitcoin. CoinDesk's Benjamin Schiller presents the "Chart of the Day."
