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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.

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Inches Higher but Sluggish Volume Shows Reluctance to Invest

While BTC technical indicators are signaling traders to buy, Fed actions and the strength of the U.S. dollar suggest that traders should wait.

Ni Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSet 7, 2022

Trading volume for BTC was sluggish. (Jorge Coromina/Unsplash)

Merkado

Hawkish Fed Chatter Has Wall Street Betting on Big Rate Hike, Crypto Traders Shorting Bitcoin

Some of the central bank's officials want to see "several months" of low inflation to gain confidence that price pressure is easing.

Ni Helene BraunSet 7, 2022

Pananalapi

Swan Bitcoin Moves Into TradFi With Platform for Financial Advisers

The new product allows advisers to manage their client’s bitcoin positions as well as access educational content for clients new to crypto.

Ni Cam ThompsonSet 7, 2022

Swan Bitcoin is launching a new product for financial advisors. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

Merkado

Ether y cardano lideran una fuerte caída ante un dólar estadounidense que se fortalece

Algunos analistas afirman que el inminente endurecimiento monetario podría sumarse a una derrota global de los principales activos, como las acciones y criptomonedas.

Ni Shaurya MalwaSet 7, 2022

GMX tokens are serving as a proxy bet for Arbitrum investors. (Jason Briscoe/Unsplash)

Merkado

Bitcoin Bets Look Bearish as Futures Trading Hits Record Level

The number of outstanding futures and perpetual contracts on bitcoin rises to a record, and traders are paying up to bet on further price declines – in a market that's already bearish.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 7, 2022

El mercado de futuros de bitcoin se inclina hacia la baja. (Unsplash)

Merkado

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Now Below $19K as Merge-Fueled Ethereum Classic Hype Unwinds

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 7, 2022.

Ni Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleSet 7, 2022

Merkado

Bernstein: Bitcoin’s Correlation With Other Tokens Will Weaken as Its Dominance Declines

The BTC to ETH market cap ratio has fallen to around 1.9 from as high as 20 in 2016, the report said.

Ni Will CannySet 7, 2022

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Binance’s USDC Swap Out Isn’t What You Think It Is; What's Behind Bitcoin's Late Dive?

The exchange is hoping to generate one big pool for USD stablecoins to be used for trading and powered by Binance’s USD stablecoin; bitcoin drops below $19K.

Ni Sam Reynolds, James RubinSet 7, 2022

Merkado

Bitcoin Dips Below $19K, Hitting Lowest Point in Two Months

The price fell to $18,680 on Tuesday, a point not seen since late June.

Ni Jocelyn YangSet 6, 2022

Bitcoin price chart shows a big drop on Tuesday. (CoinDesk)

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Takes Late Dive Below $19K, Ether Falls as Merge Countdown Begins

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was down more than 4% over the past 24 hours.

Ni Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSet 6, 2022

Ether shows more price movement than bitcoin. (Towfiqu Barbhuiya/Unsplash)

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Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is now likely to be the next Senator from Illinois, after defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who enjoyed major backing from crypto PAC Fairshake.

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Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing

The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated.

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Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting

Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shared the informal guidance it'll use to classify crypto securities alongside its sister agency overseeing commodities.

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