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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.


Bitcoin News

Markets

Crypto Markets Analysis: CPI Data Shakes Crypto Markets Before Cooler Heads Prevail

Erratic moves immediately following the CPI data release steadied as the day progressed.

By Glenn Williams Jr.

(Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $22K After Tepid Inflation Readings

Bitcoin dropped initially after the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report but then surged. Ether is up nearly 5%.

By Jocelyn Yang

Bitcoin regained a foothold above $22,000 on Tuesday. (CoinDesk)

Tech

Coinkite’s New Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Looks Like BlackBerry, Takes AAA Batteries

The new Coldcard Q1 model aims to blend security and convenience – with a physical QWERTY keyboard recalling the look of a 2000's-style waffle phone. It relies on a flashlight and LED scanner to read QR codes – instead of using a camera, which can be an attack vector.

By Frederick Munawa

Blackberry or bitcoin wallet? The Coldcard Q1 hardware wallet looks like a 2002-style waffle phone. (Coinkite)

Opinion

Why Bitcoin Miners Need to Take Ethereum Seriously

Far from competitive projects, Bitcoin and Ethereum can work harmoniously together, says Sam Tabar, of Bit Digital.

By Samir Tabar

(Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin’s UTXOs Are Close to All-Time High; Here’s Why It Matters

The Bitcoin network is getting more active with increasing block sizes, transactions, and overall UTXO counts.

By Sam Reynolds

AXS alcanza un máximo de cuatro meses. (Source: 9685995/Pixabay)

Finance

Bitcoin Dips After US Inflation Comes in Slightly Hot

The report suggests the Fed will need to continue tightening monetary policy.

By Stephen Alpher

(Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Posts Slight Gains Ahead of US CPI Data

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 14, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma

(Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Binance BNB Token Plunges, Bitcoin Holds Near $21.8K Amid US Regulatory Uproar

ALSO: U.S. financial regulators' recent crackdown on Binance's BUSD stablecoin and other recent events underscore why Asia is a more likely global hub for digital assets.

By Sam Reynolds

The crypto industry should establish a more compliance-driven environment. (Nora Sahinun)

Markets

Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Funding Rates Shift Into Negative Territory Amid Rising Investor Caution

Negative funding rates reflect bearish sentiment. .

By Glenn Williams Jr.

(Jessica Tan/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Investors Fret Over Inflation Data, Stablecoin Regulation

The largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to linger below $22,000. Ether fell below $1,500.

By Jocelyn Yang

Cryptos slid on Friday (Possessed Photography/Unsplash)
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Latest Crypto News

Positive
CFTC sends crypto rules to White House to review as Congress stalls on Clarity Act
The regulator is moving ahead with crypto market rules as the SEC also opens a new path for tokenized stock trading.
Negative
Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients, some funds lost
Some smaller hedge funds with weaker security controls may have lost funds in the targeted attack, sources said.
Negative
ECB President Christine Lagarde intervened to block Binance’s EU MiCA license: WSJ
Although the ECB holds no formal licensing authority under MiCA, high-level intervention led Greece to stall an application that regulators had previously deemed complete, the Journal said.
Positive
Zcash targets November upgrade to make private payments up to three times faster
NU7 would reduce block times to 25 seconds while setting aside at least 60% of transaction fees to supplement mining rewards beginning in 2031.

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