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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.

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What Happens Next in COPA vs Craig Wright Trial is Down to the Judge

The Crypto Open Patent Alliance is seeking several court injunctions against Wright.

Yazan Camomile Shumba

Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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CoinDesk Markets Week in Review

Yazan Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises
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Rapper French Montana Is All in on Ordinals

Yazan William Foxley

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

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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.

Yazan Jamie Crawley

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: El Salvador Holds More BTC Than Expected

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

Yazan Lyllah Ledesma

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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.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa

Close up of two dollar notes. (engin akyurt/Unsplash)

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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.

Yazan Omkar Godbole

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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.

Yazan Sam Reynolds

BTC Price March 15 (CoinDesk)

Piyasalar

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.

Yazan Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin price on March 14 (CoinDesk)

Politika

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.

Yazan CoinDesk

Craig Wright arrives at a London Court for the COPA trial. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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Trump Media’s bitcoin holdings shrink as crypto losses hit $361 million
The Truth Social parent held 9,477 BTC worth $557 million at the end of June, while its Cronos position also suffered a steep drop in value.
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Bitwise's Rasmussen: Circle is mispriced as stablecoins head toward trillions
Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen says investors are underestimating Circle as stablecoins expand and the company builds out its payments infrastructure.
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Strategy builds $4.75 billion cash cushion as only bitcoin isn’t enough for investors
Strategy is holding billions in cash after learning that traditional investors don’t necessarily view its massive bitcoin reserves as a substitute for dollars.
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Grayscale quietly drops Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera ETF plans
The asset manager said it no longer intends to proceed with the offerings. None became effective, and no securities were issued or sold.

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