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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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Markten

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Plunges to Mid-January Levels

ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams writes that despite crypto's recent problems, bullish sentiment seems to still be prevailing among holders of perpetual futures contracts for bitcoin and ether.

Door James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr.

Ether has fallen below a key bull market trendline. (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Falls Below $20K as 2023 Rally Reverses

A hawkish Fed, the demise of crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank, and a possible government sale of Silk Road-related bitcoin have given investors ample reason to sell.

Door Stephen Alpher

Los traders inicialmente subieron los precios de xmon para obtener un airdrop de sudo, el token de gobernanza de SudoSwap. (Getty Images)

Markten

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $300M of Losses in Liquidations Amid Market Crash

The largest long liquidation in at least a month suggests Thursday’s crash in crypto prices has caught traders off-guard. Bitcoin traders suffered the most losses, some $112 million in the past 24 hours, while ether liquidations surpassed $73 million, per data from CoinGlass.

Door Krisztian Sandor

(DALL-E/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Dips Below $21K to Reach Lowest Level In 7 Weeks as Silvergate Bank Shutdown Shakes Investors

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies declined as the crypto-focused lender’s crisis continued to unfold; ether sinks 7%.

Door Jocelyn Yang

Bitcoin price chart Thursday (CoinDesk)
Podcasts

Crypto Update | Yuga Labs' Embrace of Bitcoin NFTs Is a Big Deal

Door Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine

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

Web3

THNDR Games Launches Play-to-Earn Bitcoin Blocks Puzzle Game

The Bitcoin gaming company’s latest product will allow players to test their problem solving skills against others to win bitcoin.

Door Cam Thompson

(Luca Nicoletti/Unsplash)

Financiën

Price, Not Intrinsic Value, Is the True Measure of Bitcoin’s Success

Many financial advisors cite lack of intrinsic value as a case against bitcoin. But demand and global adoption, evidenced by bitcoin's steadily increasing price, are what they should be paying attention to.

Door Isaiah Douglass

(Hector Roqueta Rivero/GettyImages)

Markten

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.

Door Omkar Godbole

(Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)

Technologie

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.

Door Shaurya Malwa

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.

Door Omkar Godbole

(Gaertringen/Pixabay)
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U.S. Senate opens first stage of crypto Clarity Act voting to give bill a chance next month
The majority leader opened the multi-stage process the Senate follows when trying to get a bill over its 60-vote hurdle, so it's still got a shot in September.
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Another Bitcoin infrastructure exploit hits, this time draining Lightning payment servers
BTCPay told users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline after attackers stole credentials that can control Lightning wallets and move funds.
Positief
New XRP Ledger amendments target $530 million in tokenized Wall Street assets
A new XRPL amendment proposal would let institutions encrypt token balances and transfer amounts while still giving issuers, auditors and regulators selective access.
Negatief
Bitcoin holders risk losing real BTC if they sell coins from BIP-110 fork, says developer
If a minority chain appears this weekend, buyers could replay signed fork-coin sales on bitcoin itself, making doing nothing the safest move until the chains can be separated.

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