What Is Bitcoin Mining?
Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are entered into circulation; it is also the way that new transactions are confirmed by the network and a critical component of the maintenance and development of the blockchain ledger. "Mining" is performed using sophisticated hardware that solves an extremely complex computational math problem. The first computer to find the solution to the problem is awarded the next block of bitcoins and the process begins again.
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LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The dollar shed early gains and
turned lower on Friday after U.S. consumer prices increased
further in November, posting their largest annual rise in 39
years as investors took profits before a Federal Reserve meeting
next week.
The data, along expected lines, puts added pressure on
policymakers to withdraw pandemic-era stimulus at a faster pace
in coming months.
There is some relief that we did not get a 7 (percent)
handle on headline inflation and the dollar response is
partially