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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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Bitcoin Falls Below $27.5K as Investors Weigh Meme Mania, Binance Congestion Issues

Ether’s deflationary narrative continues despite Monday’s price drop. Major crypto assets traded down on Monday.

Ni Jocelyn YangMay 8, 2023

Bitcoin price chart on Monday. (CoinDesk)

Pananalapi

P2P Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Back Online After Temporary Suspension

The platform shut down in April after the CEO expressed concerns about the safety of customer funds owing to a lawsuit from its co-founder.

Ni Helene BraunMay 8, 2023

Foto de los cofundadores sin fecha. (Paxful)

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Here's Why Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Have Surged to 2-Year Highs

Fees on the Bitcoin blockchain have surged to two-year highs as the ‘Bitcoin Request for Comment’ (BRC-20) tokens and the rising popularity of the Ordinals protocol drives demand for block space. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Bitcoin community.

May 8, 2023

Merkado

First Mover Americas: PEPE Peaks After Binance Listing

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 8, 2023.

Ni Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleMay 8, 2023

Pepe the Frog (PepeCoin's Twitter account)

Tech

Block Demand Leads to Fee Spike as Bitcoin-Based Meme Coins Flourish

Over 11,000 tokens have been issued and traded on the Bitcoin network, data shows.

Ni Shaurya MalwaMay 8, 2023

Patakaran

Liechtenstein Plans to Accept Bitcoin for Payments to State, Prime Minister Says: Report

Under the plans, any crypto received will immediately be exchanged for Swiss francs, Prime Minister Daniel Risch told German news publication Handelsblatt.

Ni Sandali HandagamaMay 8, 2023

Liechtenstein Prime Minister Daniel Risch. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Merkado

Meme Coin Trading Volume Surges to Two-Year High, Signals Caution for Bitcoin Bulls

Speculative mania in meme coins has historically presaged bearish reversals in bitcoin.

Ni Omkar GodboleMay 8, 2023

Volumen semanal de memecoins. (James Tolan/Dune Analytics)

Pananalapi

Binance Resumes Bitcoin Withdrawals After Second Pause, Says It's Adjusting Fees and Integrating Lightning Network

The second pause came less than eight hours after the first.

Ni Sam ReynoldsMay 8, 2023

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as "CZ", founder and CEO of Binance, at Davos in 2023. (Casper Labs)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin at $28.6K Remains Unstirred by Binance Temporary Withdrawal Pause

PLUS: Bitcoin maximalists find Ordinals annoying. But they are a good thing for the network in the long run.

Ni Sam ReynoldsMay 8, 2023

Merkado

Bitcoin Network Congestion Causes Binance to Pause Withdrawals

The world’s biggest crypto exchange has now resumed withdrawals, but problems continue to linger for the Bitcoin protocol.

Ni Sam ReynoldsMay 7, 2023

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The token broke through $1.50 resistance on a 125% volume spike, pushing its market cap to $93.4 billion. Binance futures open interest has climbed 59% since October even as the price remains 58% below its high.

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Crypto majors post double-digit weekly gains as bitcoin tests $75,000 ahead of Fed decision

Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war.

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