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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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'Hyperbitcoinization' Is Coming to an Emerging Market Near You, Paxful's Ray Youssef Says
The CEO and co-founder of the peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange that's popular in Africa explains why the Global South will lead the Bitcoin revolution.
Peter Brandt: Absolutely Nothing Going on in Crypto Right Now
Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies continue to see little movement and remain in a narrow trading range. "There's absolutely nothing going on in the market," Factor Trading founder and CEO Peter Brandt said about the state of crypto. He continued, "That is what bear markets do ... exhaust people."
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt on Crypto Markets Outlook
Peter Brandt, Factor Trading Founder and CEO, shares his predictions for bitcoin (BTC), gold and the state of global finance amid the latest crypto market downturn, breaking down price levels and trends to watch.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Flat at Start of Busy Earnings Week, Dogecoin-Linked Token Soars
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 24, 2022.
Black Thursdays: Bitcoin's 5 Worst Crashes
Oct. 24, 1929, (aka “Black Thursday”) is infamous in stock market history. As part of CoinDesk's Trading Week, we are taking a look back at some of the worst crashes in crypto history.
How Crypto Traders Are Weathering the Bear Market
Three full-time crypto traders share their best trades, worst bets and how they are weathering the crypto winter.
First Mover Asia: US Continues to Give Itself a Supranational Mandate Via State Security Agencies; Bitcoin Sees Slight Rebound, Ether Flat
Why is it that U.S. states can continue to enforce their law around the world?
Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Continue Their Sideways Moves as the World Twists and Turns
Inflation remains stubbornly high, the global economy is stuttering and the U.K. can’t find a decent leader. But bitcoin keeps purring above $19K.
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Q3 GDP Report
CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses what he's watching for in the world of bitcoin (BTC), including the expected release of the U.S. economy's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures. Plus, CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon on what to expect from the world of crypto regulation.