'Halving' arrives for bitcoin miners
The bitcoin market on Friday engineered the "halving" of the reward for operating the cryptocurrency, a much-anticipated step designed to limit production and boost the digital money.
Apr 20, 2024
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Bitcoin's latest 'halving' has arrived. Here's what you need to know
The "miners" who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are taking a 50% pay cut—effectively reducing new production of the world's largest cryptocurrency, again.
Apr 19, 2024
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Bitcoin miners face survival test in 'halving'
Miners of bitcoin will soon face a halving of the reward for operating the most popular cryptocurrency, in a pivotal event that is a test of survival, industry commentators say.
Apr 11, 2024
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El Salvador stashes $406 million in bitcoin in 'cold wallet': Bukele
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said Thursday that his country has stored more than $400 million in bitcoin in an offline "cold wallet" as the cryptocurrency forges new record highs.
Mar 15, 2024
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Bitcoin not invented by computer scientist Wright: court
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency bitcoin when it launched in 2008, a UK court ruled Thursday.
Mar 14, 2024
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Bitcoin zooms to record beyond $72,000
Bitcoin raced to an all-time peak above $72,000 Monday as the world's most popular cryptocurrency won further support on greater trading accessibility and dollar weakness.
Mar 11, 2024
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In bitcoin's shadow, another cryptocurrency, Ether, stages its own rally
Bitcoin has captured the limelight in recent weeks as it surged to a new record high, yet another major cryptocurrency, Ether, has been enjoying its own meteoric rise.
Mar 10, 2024
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Bitcoin tops $60,000, approaches all-time high
Bitcoin passed the $60,000 mark on Wednesday, approaching its all-time high and continuing its unbridled rise since the approval of a new type of investment indexed to the cryptocurrency.
Feb 28, 2024
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Bitcoin's renewed euphoria as price keeps rising
Bitcoin is forecast to keep on rising after hitting fresh two-year highs above $50,000 on Thursday, leaving analysts to wonder whether investors have moved on from recent cryptocurrency setbacks, including scandals.
Feb 15, 2024
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Bitcoin breaks $50,000 for first time since 2021
Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will ramp up demand.
Feb 13, 2024
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