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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Marchés

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bond Delays Continue; Investor Interest Wanes: Report

The chief technology officer at Bitfinex and Tether said he hopes the bond can still be rolled out this year, despite a plunging bitcoin price.

Par Nelson Wang, Andrés Engler30 août 2022

El lanzamiento de los bonos bitcoin de El Salvador continúa demorado. (Esaú González, Unsplash)

Technologies

Can Privacy-Focused Bitcoin Projects Avoid OFAC Sanctions?

Bitcoin that’s been sent through privacy-preserving mixers could be vulnerable to censorship. But there are some workarounds in progress.

Par Frederick Munawa30 août 2022

Bitcoin transactions that have been through a mixer stand out from the rest. But that could change. (Getty Images)

Marchés

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $20K Level; Altcoins Recover as Market Sentiment Improves

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 30, 2022.

Par Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole30 août 2022

Marchés

Ether, Bitcoin Could See Turbulence as Open Interest Leverage Ratio Soars to Record High

"The rising ratio indicates open interest is outpacing market size and increases the risk of volatility," one researcher said.

Par Omkar Godbole30 août 2022

Gráfico de relación de apalancamiento de interés abierto de futuros perpetuos para ether y bitcoin. (Decontrol Park Capital, Glassnode)

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Taipei Blockchain Week Imperiled by Government’s COVID-19 Quarantine; Bitcoin Rebounds Above $20K

Taipei Blockchain Week organizers are exploring the use of residency visas for potential attendees and are optimistic they will hold a successful event; ether climbs to about $1.5K.

Par Sam Reynolds, James Rubin30 août 2022