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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 Americas: Bitcoin Dips Below $27K After Hot UK Inflation Report

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 24, 2023.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole

CoinDesk

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Bitcoin, Ether Slip as UK Core CPI Reaches Highest Since 1992

The annualized 3-month trend in UK core CPI is running at a whopping 13.6%, per the UK Office of National Statistics.

Por Shaurya Malwa

Deutsche Bank's survey of retail investors see bitcoin (BTC) price dropping below $20K by year-end (Meg Boulden/Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: Crypto’s Narrative of This Season Is No Narrative at All

ALSO: Hong Kong’s proposed crypto exchange rules value TradFi chops over crypto knowledge. What are the key potential changes?

Por Sam Reynolds

(Getty)

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Bitcoin Climbs Past $27.4K but Remains in Holding Pattern as Investors Continue U.S. Debt Limit Vigil

Ether and most other major altcoins rise slightly, even as stocks drop amid worries about debt ceiling negotiations.

Por James Rubin

Bitcoin price chart (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin HODLing Has Never Been More Popular

More BTC than ever has been held for at least a year, according to Glassnode, a potentially bullish sign.

Por Lyllah Ledesma

(Mufid Majnun/Unsplash)

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CoinDesk Indices Trend Indicator Hints at Continued Downturn for Bitcoin, Ether

Bitcoin and Ether’s streak of monthly gains is in danger of ending.

Por Glenn Williams Jr.

Downgrade spiral staricase going down downwards (Unsplash)
Podcasts

Crypto Update | Crypto Up, Tradfi Down and Jamie Dimon Warns on QT

Por Adam B. Levine

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

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Bitcoin Jumps to Key Price Resistance as Hong Kong Opens Crypto Trading for Retail Investors

The crypto's short-term outlook also may depend on the ongoing U.S. debt ceiling drama.

Por Omkar Godbole

(Ellen Qin/Unsplash)

Finanzas

Crypto Wallet Provider Ledger Delays Key-Recovery Service After Uproar

After criticism from the crypto community, the firm pledged to open-source the Ledger Recover code before releasing the controversial update.

Por Anna Baydakova

Ledger Wallet (Amjith S/Unsplash)

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First Mover Americas: Interest in Staking Ether Ramps Up

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 23, 2023.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole

A seedling sprouts from a pile of coins.
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