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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Cantor Equity Partners Discloses $458M Bitcoin Acquisition

The bitcoin treasury company made the purchase via Tether at an average price of $95,320 per BTC.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaks at the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Will Replace U.S. Dollar In 10 Years, Says Billionaire VC Tim Draper

Bitcoin will go to “infinity against the dollar because there won’t be a dollar,” AI and genetics will help humans communicate with animals, he told CoinDesk.

Draper University Tim Draper

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Bitcoin Crossing $2T in Market Cap Triggers Wave of New Buyers, but Key Players Tread Cautiously, Onchain Data Show

While first-time buyers show strong interest, momentum buyers remain weak, suggesting potential price consolidation.

BTC's $2T market cap triggers a wave of first time buyers. (StockSnap/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Falls Below $102K; Easing of Tariff Risk Could See More Underperformance

After one month of eye-popping gains, fattened bulls are lightening up after the U.S. and China announced a trade truce.

Bitstamp reversed course. (Peter Hermus/Getty images)

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XRP, BTC Among Major Tokens Flashing Signs of Bulls Returning to Crypto

The improving market breadth points to growing investor confidence.

Crypto market breadth improves. (ArtTower/Pixabay)

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Strategy Makes $1.34B Bitcoin Buy, Adding Another 13,390 BTC

The Michael Saylor-led company now holds 568,840 bitcoin.

Photo of Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De)

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Bitcoin’s Bull Run Against Gold Could Accelerate as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Ease: Chart Analysis

Easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China could lead to a broader risk-on sentiment and weigh over gold.

gold bars (Philip Oroni/Unsplash+)

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Metaplanet Overtakes El Salvador With $126M Bitcoin Purchase

Japan’s Metaplanet said Monday it had purchased another 1,241 bitcoin (BTC), bringing total holdings to nearly 6,800.

Tokyo, Japan (Jaison Lin/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Eyes Record High Above $109K as U.S. Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Goods to 30% From 145%

China said it will release a joint statement with the U.S. on what was achieved.

BTC eyes record high. (bozziniclaudio/Pixabay)

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