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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.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides to Two-Week Low, Ether to Below $2K as China Reiterates Crypto Ban
CME's bitcoin futures goes into "backwardation" and BTC inflows to exchanges rise as China "FUD" continues.
Could the Heat and Feared Blackouts in Parts of the U.S. Affect Bitcoin Mining Operations?
Texas and other U.S. states across the West are facing energy grid shortfalls this summer as severe drought reduces the amount of water available for hydroelectric power generation, says the Wall Street Journal. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss the possible impact of power shortages for miners in the area and the wider crypto mining community.
NYDIG: Bitcoin's Most Valuable Property Is Non-Correlation to Existing Asset Classes
Bitcoin's most valuable property as a financial asset is its non-correlation to existing asset classes and other macro factors, according to NYDIG. Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitcoin Remains Relatively Resilient Post-Fed as Fiat Currencies Drop Against Dollar
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discuss this past week's top stories moving the crypto markets, including the Fed's announcement of raising interest rates, hedge funds pledging more capital to crypto, the impact of El Salvador's currency law, rising ESG concerns, China's crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations, and Taproot activation.
Eqonex Group CEO Anticipated Bitcoin to Rise to $175K by End of Year
Richard Byworth, the CEO of Eqonex Group, shares his bullish outlook for bitcoin and crypto markets analysis.
Bitcoin Hodler Net Position Change Shows First Positive Reading Since October
Bitcoin hodlers are becoming NET buyers for the first time since October. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
World Bank Rejects El Salvador’s Request to Help Implement Bitcoin
The World Bank denied El Salvador's request for technical assistance on bitcoin, citing environmental concerns. So will El Salvador get the support it needs in its adoption of bitcoin as legal tender, and which crypto leaders are cheerleading for El Salvador and other potential crypto nation-states?
Republican House Campaign Arm to Accept Donations in Crypto
The National Republican Congressional Committee will reportedly accept donations via BitPay in cryptocurrencies. Also, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is extending Vaneck's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application decision. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares insights into the latest regulatory news.
BTC at Work on Ethereum?
With bitcoin prices retreating over the past month, crypto traders have increasingly tokenized BTC into synthetic versions compatible with the Ethereum blockchain, where they can be deposited for extra yield on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down today’s Chart of the Day.
ETC Group Launches First Bitcoin ETP in UK on Aquis Exchange
Britain has been green-lighting some bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Aquis exchange. Earlier this month, ETC Group, a U.K. provider of cryptocurrency-related instruments, launched their own offering as the first crypto ETP to be made available for trading on the U.K. market. ETC Group CEO Bradley Duke discusses the launch, inflation, bitcoin as legal tender, and growth of ETPs in Europe.