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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Videos

New Research Reveals Insights Into Bitcoin’s Formative Years

A new academic paper claims that Bitcoin in its first two years was more centralized and fragile than has been widely thought. “The Hash” team discusses their key takeaways from the study and why it likely has little relevance to the current Bitcoin network.

Jun 7, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Falls Below $30K as Bullish Momentum Wanes

Bitcoin tumbles back below $30,000 amid liquidity pressure. TradeStation Group VP of Market Intelligence David Russel discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, his take on S&P 500, Chinese stocks, their impact on the global crypto markets and the rising recession risks.

Jun 7, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dumps Below $30K as Morgan Stanley Calls Out Liquidity Pressures

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 7, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Parikshit MishraJun 7, 2022

Bitcoin is back below $30,000. (Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty images)

Markets

Bitcoin Tumbles Back Below $30K as Bullish Momentum Wanes

Over $200 million in positions have been liquidated following a second sharp drop for bitcoin in seven days.

By Oliver KnightJun 7, 2022

Mercado bajista —bear market, en inglés— de cripto. (Olen Gandy, Unsplash)

Opinion

Even Giants Started Out Small: Cooperation and the Early Days of Bitcoin

What the new Baylor Bitcoin study really says (and what it really doesn’t) about Satoshi & Co.

By David Z. MorrisJun 7, 2022

ALL TOGETHER NOW: Ants working together to build a bridge to a new leaf. (Hung Meng Tan/Clickclick1/Getty Images)

Opinion

Anche i giganti hanno iniziato in piccolo: la cooperazione e gli albori di Bitcoin

Cosa dice veramente (e cosa T dice veramente) il nuovo studio Baylor Bitcoin su Satoshi & Co.

By David Z. MorrisJun 7, 2022

Opinion

Навіть гіганти починали з малого: співпраця та перші дні Bitcoin

Що насправді говорить (а що T ) нове дослідження Baylor Bitcoin про Satoshi & Co.

By David Z. MorrisJun 7, 2022

Opinion

Maging ang Mga Higante ay Nagsimula sa Maliit: Kooperasyon at Mga Unang Araw ng Bitcoin

Kung ano talaga ang sinasabi ng bagong pag-aaral ng Baylor Bitcoin (at kung ano talaga ang T) tungkol sa Satoshi & Co.

By David Z. MorrisJun 7, 2022

Opinion

Até os gigantes começaram pequenos: a cooperação e os primeiros dias do Bitcoin

O que o novo estudo da Baylor Bitcoin realmente diz (e o que realmente T diz) sobre a Satoshi & Co.

By David Z. MorrisJun 7, 2022

Opinion

Même les géants ont commencé modestement : la coopération et les débuts du Bitcoin

Ce que dit réellement la nouvelle étude Baylor Bitcoin (et ce qu'elle ne dit T vraiment) à propos de Satoshi & Co.

By David Z. MorrisJun 7, 2022

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