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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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Rapper French Montana Is All in on Ordinals

Par William Foxley15 mars 2024

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Marchés

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Prices Upsized $525M Debt Offering to Buy More Bitcoin

This capital raise comes just days after a similarly structured $800 million offering, the proceeds of which the company used to purchased another 12,000 bitcoin.

Par Jamie Crawley15 mars 2024

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Marchés

First Mover Americas: El Salvador Holds More BTC Than Expected

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 15, 2024.

Par Lyllah Ledesma15 mars 2024

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Marchés

Bitcoin Layer-2 Project BVM Gains Traction With Promise of 'Juicy' Airdrops

The platform lets users start their own networks on Bitcoin and is offering developers millions of dollars as grant rewards.

Par Shaurya Malwa15 mars 2024

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Marchés

Bitcoin's Correlation to Nvidia Strongest in Over a Year

The 90-day and 52-week correlation between bitcoin and Nasdaq-listed chip maker Nvidia is well above 0.80.

Par Omkar Godbole15 mars 2024

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Marchés

Bitcoin Tumbles to $67K as Asia Begins Trading Day

Over $100 million in bitcoin long positions have been wiped out as the world's largest digital asset fell from $70K.

Par Sam Reynolds15 mars 2024

BTC Price March 15 (CoinDesk)

Marchés

Bitcoin Slumps 4%, Falling Below $70K; Solana Outperforms

Bitcoin could enter a period of consolidation before its next leg in the rally, observers noted earlier.

Par Krisztian Sandor14 mars 2024

Bitcoin price on March 14 (CoinDesk)

Juridique

Justice James Mellor's Ruling on Craig Wright, COPA Trial, in His Own Words

The judge's remarks, as shared by the U.K. Judicial Office.

Par CoinDesk14 mars 2024

Craig Wright arrives at a London Court for the COPA trial. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Marchés

Bitcoin Sells Off 3%; Is Macro Risk Returning to Market?

U.S. economic data on Thursday has sent interest rates and the dollar higher.

Par Stephen Alpher14 mars 2024

Macro risk returns (Getty Images)
Podcasts

Crypto Update | Why Are Traders Shorting Ethereum? With John Lo

Par Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie14 mars 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises
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