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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.


Bitcoin News

Marchés

SOL, BOME Trend on Social Media as Ether, Bitcoin Lag

Increased crowd chatter may be a sign of an impending retail investor frenzy.

Par Omkar Godbole

Social media icons juxtaposed on a keyboard. (Anna/Pixabay)

Marchés

Indonesia’s Crypto Market Booms as Transactions Hit $1.92B in February

The country's registered crypto investors also surged to 19 million users last month.

Par Shenna Peter

Jakarta, Indonesia

Juridique

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.

Par Camomile Shumba

Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
Podcasts

CoinDesk Markets Week in Review

Par Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises
Podcasts

Rapper French Montana Is All in on Ordinals

Par William Foxley

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

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 Crawley

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 Ledesma

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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 Malwa

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

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 Godbole

Chain (analogicus/Pixabay)

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 Reynolds

BTC Price March 15 (CoinDesk)
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Neutre
Solana speeds up blocks by 17%, but transaction capacity stays the same
The network is cutting its target slot time to 250 milliseconds, giving apps fresher blockchain data and validators shorter control windows while reducing the amount of work allowed in each slot.
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Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in 3 months. Other demand signals look weak, too.
Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in three months, while broader demand signals remain weak.

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