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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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U.S. Presidential Candidate Ramaswamy Takes Potshot at DeSantis Bitcoin Remark

The largest cryptocurrency is suddenly a talking point in the 2024 race, after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared he would “protect the ability to do things like Bitcoin” during the launch of his campaign on Twitter on Wednesday.

Автор Frederick Munawa25 трав. 2023 р., 5:19 пп GMT-4

Vivek Ramaswamy co-founded Strive Asset Management (Frederick Munawa)

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Bitcoin Lingers Below $26.5 Amid Debt Ceiling Worries

Unemployment and productivity data arrived stronger than expected but investors seemed focused narrowly on the ongoing negotiations that will determine if the U.S. government has to default on its debts.

Автор James Rubin25 трав. 2023 р., 4:56 пп GMT-4

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The Relationship Between Economic News and Crypto Prices May Be Improving

The good news equals bad news relationship between economic data and crypto prices may be changing.

Автор Glenn Williams Jr.25 трав. 2023 р., 3:36 пп GMT-4

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Crypto Update | Bitcoin Dropping Back to 24K ‘In the Cards’ and U.S. Court in Austin Examining Lawsuit Questions from Crypto Engineers and Investors

Автор Adam B. Levine25 трав. 2023 р., 3:15 пп GMT-4

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If Crypto Is the Future, Advisors Need to Embrace It Now

Amazon stock was a risky proposition in the 2000s. Crypto is arguably at a similar point.

Автор Sander Read25 трав. 2023 р., 1:26 пп GMT-4

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DeSantis and the Growing Culture War Around Bitcoin

CoinDesk’s story this week about a fight over a bitcoin mining facility in Upstate New York reveals how cryptocurrency issues are quickly becoming politicized in familiar ways.

Автор Daniel Kuhn25 трав. 2023 р., 12:08 пп GMT-4