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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.

Merkado

Mt. Gox Moves $956M Worth of BTC as Prices Tank

The latest on-chain move comes as BTC's spot price continues to slide.

Ni Omkar GodboleNob 18, 2025, 12:59 a.m. GMT-5

Merkado

What Next for Bitcoin as BTC RSI Flashes Oversold Signal?

BTC looks oversold, according to the 14-day RSI indicator.

Ni Omkar GodboleNob 17, 2025, 11:36 p.m. GMT-5

Merkado

Asia Morning Briefing: Even Prediction Markets Didn’t See Bitcoin’s Sell-Off Coming

A fast reset in downside odds mirrors QCP’s warning of flat-footed pro desks, with Glassnode highlighting oversold momentum and moderating ETF outflows.

Ni Sam ReynoldsNob 17, 2025, 7:46 p.m. GMT-5

Merkado

Bitcoin Slips Below $93K as Crypto Weakness Worsens, but Local Bottom Could Be Near, Analysts Say

BTC has erased all year-to-date gains with the Monday decline, while crypto-related stocks like COIN, CRCL, MSTR, GLXY also plunged.

Ni Krisztian Sandor, James Van StratenNob 17, 2025, 1:59 p.m. GMT-5

Bitcoin (BTC) price on November 17 (CoinDesk)

Merkado

Kindly MD Delays Earnings Report Filing as Merger Losses Mount; Shares Drop

Complex post-merger accounting prompts a late filing while losses mount and the shares slip further.

Ni James Van Straten, AI BoostNob 17, 2025, 1:18 p.m. GMT-5

Merkado

High-Stakes Gambler Liquidated for $168M After Shorting the Bottom of Crypto Plunge

A high-stakes crypto trader was wiped out on HyperLiquid before immediately piling back into massive leveraged shorts on GMX — echoing past blow-ups from reckless market punters.

Ni Oliver KnightNob 17, 2025, 11:38 a.m. GMT-5

Ether crashed 35% in May (keithsutherland/Getty images+/Unsplash)

Merkado

Bitcoin Accumulation Amid Market Weakness? Sharp Rise in 1K BTC Holders Suggests So

Rising whale activity hints at strategic positioning during bitcoin’s downturn.

Ni James Van Straten, AI BoostNob 17, 2025, 10:53 a.m. GMT-5

BTC: Number of Entities with Balance 1K BTC (Glassnode)

Merkado

XRP Stands Out With 89% Gain as BTC, ETH, CD20 Fall to Muted Returns Over 365 Days

Despite recent price losses, XRP is still up 89% on a 365-day basis.

Ni Omkar GodboleNob 17, 2025, 5:11 a.m. GMT-5

Trading screen with price monitors and charts (Yashowardhan Singh/Unsplash)

Merkado

Bitcoin Market Memory Shaken: BTC's Bounce Zone Broken In Strategy-Like Bear Move

Bitcoin has fallen below a key support level, breaking a bullish pattern.

Ni Omkar GodboleNob 16, 2025, 11:48 p.m. GMT-5

Merkado

Arca CIO Jeff Dorman Rejects Claims Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Faces Forced Bitcoin-Sale Risk

Dorman says fears that Strategy will be forced to sell bitcoin are misplaced, citing the firm’s balance sheet, governance and cash flow.

Ni Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNob 16, 2025, 6:52 p.m. GMT-5

Bitcoin one-month price chart showing decline toward $94,000

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Palantir's Europe head warns the region is 'missing the boat' on AI just as it did with the internet

The Palantir UK chief said the U.S. is racing ahead on enterprise AI while Europe hesitates, and explained why he thinks the company faces intense political attacks.

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Positibo

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Tom Lee sees $2 trillion wealth transfer fueling crypto demand as Bitmine buys more ether

The Bitmine chairman said he expects younger investors to drive demand for digital assets as his ether treasury company inches closer to owning 5% of the total supply.

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Neutral

Tokenized catastrophe bonds target the disaster-insurance gap

A planned Bermuda issuance would put legal ownership onchain and seek capital for disaster risks that remain costly to insure.

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Positibo

Standard Chartered offers RLUSD custody in Dubai and plans LMAX collateral link

Ripple previously gave LMAX $150 million in financing to integrate RLUSD into its institutional infrastructure.

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