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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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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $20K Level; Altcoins Recover as Market Sentiment Improves

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 30, 2022.

著者 Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole2022年8月30日

(Michel Porro/Getty Images)

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Ether, Bitcoin Could See Turbulence as Open Interest Leverage Ratio Soars to Record High

"The rising ratio indicates open interest is outpacing market size and increases the risk of volatility," one researcher said.

著者 Omkar Godbole2022年8月30日

Gráfico de relación de apalancamiento de interés abierto de futuros perpetuos para ether y bitcoin. (Decontrol Park Capital, Glassnode)

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First Mover Asia: Taipei Blockchain Week Imperiled by Government’s COVID-19 Quarantine; Bitcoin Rebounds Above $20K

Taipei Blockchain Week organizers are exploring the use of residency visas for potential attendees and are optimistic they will hold a successful event; ether climbs to about $1.5K.

著者 Sam Reynolds, James Rubin2022年8月30日

Taipei, Taiwan, skyline (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

マーケット

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound Halts 3-Day Losing Streak

The cryptocurrencies rise even as stocks decline.

著者 Glenn Williams Jr.2022年8月29日

BTC and ETH snapped their losing streaks on Monday. (Patrick Fore /Unsplash)

マーケット

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces to $20K as Dollar Recedes From 20-Year High; Equity Futures Slide

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 29, 2022.

著者 Omkar Godbole, George Kaloudis2022年8月29日

The markets are experiencing a lot of movement. (Thiébaud Faix/Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls to $19.6K as Investors Continue to Mull Fed Chair's Comments

Ether and other major altcoins are down in weekend trading.

著者 James Rubin2022年8月29日

Cryptos plummeted Tuesday. (Jay Radhakrishnan/Getty Images)

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Inflation Hedge or Not, Bitcoin's True Value Is Separation of Money and State

Inflationary forces are still out there and investors are thinking about how best to protect themselves. Is bitcoin a way to do that?

著者 George Kaloudis2022年8月28日

CDCROP: Bitcoin Benjamin Franklin blowing bubblegum (Getty Images)
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著者 William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy O2022年8月27日

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slumps to Lowest Level in Over a Month After Powell Affirms Hawkish Monetary Policy

The first cryptocurrency dipped 4.3% to around $20,549, its lowest point since July 16, after the head of the U.S. central bank said the Fed would maintain its restrictive monetary course.

著者 Jimmy He, Helene Braun2022年8月26日

U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell doubled down on interest rate hikes, affirming hawkish monetary policy to fight inflation. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Fed Chair Powell Says Inflation Battle Not Over Just Yet

著者 William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie2022年8月26日

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Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s price discovery
Bitcoin’s price discovery is increasingly driven by derivatives positioning and institutional synthetics rather than spot demand, signaling a structural shift in how crypto markets move.
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ECB seeks experts to help integrate digital euro into ATMs, card payment terminals
The European Central Bank is preparing the ground should legislators enable the issuance of a digital currency and the bank's governing council approve issuing it.
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Bitcoin $20,000 put option is third most popular strike ahead of quarterly expiry
Nearly $600M in deep out-of-the-money puts highlights tail-risk positioning, though flows point more to volatility strategies than to outright bearish bets.

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