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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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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Flat, Ether in the Red, as a Long Weekend Begins

It's a battle of bulls versus bears as the market gets a grip on reality, says Brent Xu, CEO of DeFi lender Umee. ALSO: CoinDesk columnist Daniel Kuhn writes that Elon Musk had the crypto world's attention again this week, but whether he helps DOGE is questionable at best.

Por Sam Reynolds, Daniel Kuhn7 abr 2023

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Crypto Investors Unmoved by Revised Jobless Data

Jobless claims beat expectations by an even wider margin than in the initial report, after a revision Thursday. Crypto investors largely ignored the change, although the increasing jobless figures bode well for the market.

Por Glenn Williams Jr.6 abr 2023

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Ether Holds Near $1.9K as Shanghai Fork Approaches

ETH’s price slid 1.5% on Thursday, the day after reaching its nine-month high. The Ethereum upgrade is expected to occur April 12.

Por Jocelyn Yang6 abr 2023

Ether's price chart showed the cryptocurrency retreated below $1,900 on Thursday. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Ordinals Explained: How To Make Your First Bitcoin NFT

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are widely known as Ethereum-based tokens. But now, there’s a new way to create NFTs on the Bitcoin mainnet. Metagood CEO Danny Yang, who inscribed one of the first collections of 10,000 NFTs on Bitcoin, explains how Ordinal NFTs work and what’s next for this innovation.

6 abr 2023