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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Finland Plans to Donate Seized Bitcoins to Help Ukraine: Report

The bitcoin seized in various criminal investigations and donated could be worth as much as $77 million, according to the report.

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation wants crypto exchanges to block Russian users. (Lucy Shires/Getty)

Відео

ETF Trade Flows Dip as Bitcoin Drifts Between $37K-$45K

As Australia prepares for its first bitcoin exchange-traded funds, ETF traders are exiting the Canada-based 3iQ Coinshares bitcoin ETF while BTC trends between $37,000 and $45,000. Plus, a conversation about a noted compression in premiums as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

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Bullish Uptick in BTC Price and Possible Short Squeeze Signals

CoinDesk Markets Analyst Damanick Dantes shares his bitcoin price analysis, noting bullish momentum and possible signs of an upcoming short squeeze. Plus, BTC put-call ratios and the current state of Bitcoin’s supply.

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Bitcoin Payments: The Beginning of Something Extraordinary

Why the first cryptocurrency needs a scaling layer, and the possibilities the Lightning Network opens up. This article is part of Payments Week.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Bearish Sentiment Pauses

The relief bounce in stocks and cryptos could be short-lived as recession risks linger.

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Навчання

Is Bitcoin Legal?

The legality of your bitcoin activities will depend on where you are and what you are doing with it.

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Bitcoin Recovers to $39K as Stocks Rebound

The largest cryptocurrency's correlation with tech stocks has strengthened.

As of press time the largest cryptocurrency was up 1.8% in the past 24 hours, trading at $38,989.

Відео

THNDR CEO on Bitcoin Payments, Crypto Adoption, Lightning Network

Desiree Dickerson, CEO of THNDR, which builds mobile games where players can earn bitcoin paid out over Lightning, discusses bitcoin payment solutions and hurdles for mass BTC adoption. Plus, why she’s bullish on the Lightning Network.

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