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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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What Will Be the Impact of a Bitcoin ETF Approval?

Автор Michael J. Casey

‘Tokenization Is the Future of Real Assets.’

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Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts

In a milestone for crypto adoption, the SEC today gave the green light to the trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). CoinDesk rounded up reaction from across the crypto industry to the news.

Автор Daniel Kuhn, Benjamin Schiller, Elizabeth Napolitano

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Tops $47K, Ether and Grayscale's GBTC Jump After SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Now, attention turns to how much demand these investment vehicles will attract.

Автор Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin price on January 10 (CoinDesk)

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Protocol Village: EOS Network Ventures Invests $2.4M in NoahArk Tech Group

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10.

Автор Bradley Keoun

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.
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Crypto Update | Bitcoin Fundamentals Built This Rally, Even Before ETF Excitement, Says Simeon Hyman of ProShares

Автор Jennifer Sanasie

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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Bitcoin ETF Chaos Memorialized on Blockchain, With Nod to 'Chancellor on the Brink' Reference

Jokester pays $2.97 to record the one-liner "SEC Chairman on the brink of second ETF approval" on the blockchain.

Автор Bradley Keoun

Screen grab from Bitcoin transaction showing the line embedded using the OP_RETURN function, "SEC Chairman on the brink of second ETF approval." (Mempool.space)

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First Mover Americas: Ether, Lido DAO, Arbitrum Gain on Possibility of ETH ETF

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 10, 2024.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma

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BTC Supply in Profit Nears 90% as Price Rallies on Expected Bitcoin ETF Approval

Just under half of the bitcoin supply was in profit at the start of last year.

Автор Sam Reynolds

(John Angel/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Traders Seek Protection From Price Declines as ETF Deadline Looms: Deribit

Puts are overbought and calls [are] being sold, Deribit's CCO Luuk Strijers told CoinDesk, noting the decline in the bitcoin implied volatility index.

Автор Omkar Godbole

Innovation takes priority over investor protection in the anything-goes market of decentralized finance, or DeFi.

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Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet Causes $90M in Liquidations

Those tweets caused bitcoin prices to immediately spike to $47,680 from the $46,800 level. It then fell as low as $45,400 as the tweets were found to be fake.

Автор Shaurya Malwa

SEC headquarters (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
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Bitcoin extended a slow climb through the Asian session while regional equities and U.S. stock futures rose on progress in trade talks between Washington and Beijing.
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Bitcoin’s price has cleared a key hurdle that has historically preceded major bull runs
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Crypto platform Gemini’s stock is down 80% from its IPO. That’s reviving takeover speculation
The crypto platform’s market value has fallen to about $753 million, putting fresh attention on the licenses, custody infrastructure and customer relationships a buyer could inherit.
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Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle could be early winners of SEC's tokenized-stock push, analysts say
Goldman Sachs and Citizens analysts said the agency's move create new opportunities in custody, tokenization infrastructure and stablecoin settlement, while giving brokers room to expand onchain products.

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