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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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Market Analysis: Crypto Turns to an Oil-Patch Tradition to Right Itself

Crypto exchanges' newfound commitment to adopt proof-of-reserves measures echoes practices long followed by the oil and gas industry – to instill confidence.

작성자 Glenn Williams Jr.2022년 11월 14일

An early oil derrick in Alberta, Canada, 1898. (Wikipedia, modified by CoinDesk)

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FTX Fallout: Bitcoin Miners’ Balance Slides; Paxos Ordered to Freeze $19M in Crypto

Bitcoin (BTC) miners or entities generating the cryptocurrency seem to be running down their coin stash amid the FTX-induced market panic. U.S. federal authorities have ordered cryptocurrency issuer Paxos to freeze $19 million worth of crypto tied to the bankrupt FTX exchange. Hong Kong-based digital asset platform Hbit Limited is unable to withdraw $18.1 million worth of cryptocurrencies deposited in the now-bankrupt FTX.

2022년 11월 14일

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Crypto Fund Inflows Surged Last Week as Investors Bought on FTX-Induced Dip

The largest inflows in 14 weeks, at $42 million, coincided with the crypto market's sharp downturn, triggered by the swift collapse of once-billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire.

작성자 Jocelyn Yang2022년 11월 14일

Los fondos de criptomonedas registraron US$42 millones en ingresos en los siete días que terminaron el 11 de noviembre. (CoinShares)

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Why Selling Some Bitcoin at a Loss Can Maximize Your Hodling Potential

How to sell your bitcoin for tax advantages without interrupting your strategy to hold for the long term.

작성자 Steven Lubka2022년 11월 14일

(Marco Bianchetti/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Kevin O’Leary on FTX’s Collateral Damage on Crypto

O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary discusses the impact of FTX's collapse on bitcoin (BTC) and whether we have seen the token's bottom. "We're not finished with the collateral damage," O'Leary said.

2022년 11월 14일

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Kevin O’Leary: FTX Fallout ‘Does Not Kill Crypto'

O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary, who became a spokesperson for FTX in 2021, joins “First Mover” to discuss his reaction to the FTX disaster and his last conversation with former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Plus, an outlook on the crypto markets following bitcoin’s worst week in five months triggered by the FTX saga.

2022년 11월 14일

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