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Bitcoin (BTC) was created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the world's first successful cryptocurrency, solving the double-spending problem that had plagued previous digital cash experiments. Operating on a decentralized proof-of-work blockchain, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, with its monetary policy enforced through cryptographic consensus rather than central authority.

The Bitcoin network is maintained by miners who secure transactions and earn newly minted bitcoin, while a global ecosystem of traders, institutional investors, developers, and businesses continues expanding its adoption. From El Salvador's legal tender status to corporate treasury adoption by companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla, Bitcoin has evolved from a cryptographic experiment into a recognized store of value and inflation hedge.

At CoinDesk, we deliver breaking Bitcoin news and in-depth analysis covering everything from price movements and institutional adoption to technological developments and regulatory shifts. Our team tracks Bitcoin ETF launches, mining industry changes, Lightning Network growth, and the ongoing debates shaping cryptocurrency's future.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

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New to Bitcoin? How to Stay Safe and Avoid Common Bitcoin Scams

Welcome to the world of bitcoin, where you are your first and last line of defense against scammers and fraudsters.

By Benjamin PowersDec 20, 2020

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CoinDesk Markets:Why Bitcoin Tumbled Below 8K

In this quick hit episode of CoinDesk Markets, CoinDesk Reporter Brad Keoun talks to David Nage, principal at the Los Angeles-based money manager Arca Funds.

Dec 15, 2020

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CoinDesk Markets:Why Bitcoin Tumbled Below 8K

In this quick hit episode of CoinDesk Markets, CoinDesk Reporter Brad Keoun talks to David Nage, principal at the Los Angeles-based money manager Arca Funds.

Dec 11, 2020

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Institutionalization of Bitcoin: A New Frontier or Already Here?

Dec 9, 2020

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The Making of Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Philosophy: Most Influential 2020

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor tells CoinDesk how he came to see bitcoin as a technology with the potential to rock the monetary world.

Dec 9, 2020

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CoinDesk Markets:Why Bitcoin Tumbled Below 8K

In this quick hit episode of CoinDesk Markets, CoinDesk Reporter Brad Keoun talks to David Nage, principal at the Los Angeles-based money manager Arca Funds.

Dec 9, 2020

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CoinDesk Markets:Why Bitcoin Tumbled Below 8K

In this quick hit episode of CoinDesk Markets, CoinDesk Reporter Brad Keoun talks to David Nage, principal at the Los Angeles-based money manager Arca Funds.

Dec 8, 2020

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JPMorgan Strategist: No Sign of Bitcoin’s Rally Flattening

Bitcoin in Q4 2020 is on a meteoric rise. Institutional demand for the cryptocurrency is outpacing the usual profit taking from momentum traders, explains JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou. Find out what data JPMorgan is analyzing to assess why bitcoin is nearing a new record high.

Nov 25, 2020

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Bitcoin’s US Election Surge: What’s Next?

CoinDesk journalists discuss the election’s impact looking at this week’s events and into the future.

Nov 6, 2020

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Binance’s CZ: Binance Smart Chain Is ‘Not Trying to Be the Ethereum Killer’

Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao explains why the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is tapping into the decentralized finance (DeFi) trend with Binance Smart Chain. He also tells CoinDesk reporter Muyao Shen why he doesn’t view Ethereum as competition.

Oct 19, 2020