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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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Shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Form Bullish Chart Pattern: Technical Analyst

The bullish reversal pattern would open doors for a 50% price rally, chart analysts said.

Por Omkar Godbole9 mar 2023

Tecnología

Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Called NakaDollar

The currency would rely on exchanges to maintain a peg to $1, the BitMEX co-founder said.

Por Shaurya Malwa9 mar 2023

Arthur Hayes sentenciado a dos años de libertad condicional. (BitMEX)

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Crypto Options Market Flashes Bitcoin Warning as Silvergate Winds Down Operations

Bitcoin's options skew favors bearish put options by the most in two months.

Por Omkar Godbole9 mar 2023

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Silvergate Collapse Dragging Down Bitcoin Volume

Data from CryptoQuant shows that active addresses and transfer volume have seen significant declines as Silvergate weighs heavy on the market.

Por Sam Reynolds9 mar 2023

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U.S. Government's $1B Bitcoin Transfer Spooks Investors; Bitcoin Dips

The price of bitcoin dipped below $22,000 early Wednesday after authorities moved some of the bitcoin to Coinbase-controlled wallets.

Por Elizabeth Napolitano9 mar 2023

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hits 3-Week Low, Lingers Near $21.7K Amid Ongoing Inflation Concerns

ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes about Conic Finance, whose new tool for capturing high yields from stablecoin swapping service Curve has attracted over $60 million from depositors since its unveiling March 1. But at least one analyst questions whether it can deliver on its promise.

Por James Rubin, Shaurya Malwa9 mar 2023

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Bitcoin Whales Have Been Swimming in Different Directions

While the number of smaller whales has declined, the number of larger bitcoin whales has risen. What do the trends mean?

Por Glenn Williams Jr.8 mar 2023

“Whales” are removing BTC from exchanges en masse. (Nitesh Jain/Unsplash)

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Embattled Crypto Lender Celsius Allocates $25M for Withdrawals, Burns $500M in WBTC

Celsius Network established a crypto wallet with $25 million of crypto assets for the lender’s custody account holders to withdraw, Arkham Intelligence said in a report. Eligible customers have withdrawn some $17.7 million of crypto assets, the firm’s chief executive said in a Wednesday court hearing.

Por Krisztian Sandor8 mar 2023