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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: Crypto Assets Rise Following Soft Home Sales in July

Traditional traders have returned to pricing in a 50 basis point interest rate hike for the Federal Reserve’s September meeting thanks to the economic data.

Ni Helene Braun, Lyllah LedesmaAgo 23, 2022

house for sale (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Merkado

Exchange Giant CME’s Bitcoin Futures Just Hit a Huge Discount to Spot Prices

On Monday, the rolling one-month discount for CME's bitcoin futures hit a 3.36% discount, surpassing the previous low set a year ago.

Ni Lyllah LedesmaAgo 23, 2022

Merkado

Mercados cripto se estabilizan tras caídas semanales y traders muestran sesgo bajista a corto plazo

Bitcoin podría caer a “mínimos cercanos a $18.700”, dijo un trader.

Ni Shaurya MalwaAgo 23, 2022

Merkado

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $1 Trillion as Momentum Fades

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 23, 2022.

Ni Lyllah Ledesma, Jimmy He, Omkar GodboleAgo 23, 2022

Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average multiple is falling. (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Opinyon

The More Energy Bitcoin Uses, the Better

The distributed network can help incentivize development in the energy sector leading to a more abundant future, Swan Bitcoin's Steven Lubka writes.

Ni Steven LubkaAgo 23, 2022

Merkado

Crypto Markets Stabilize After Steep Weekly Declines, Traders Show Near-Term Bearish Bias

Bitcoin could slide to “summer lows near $18,700,” one trader said.

Ni Shaurya MalwaAgo 23, 2022

Merkado

Bitcoin's Weekly Chart Shows Bear Market Likely to Worsen, or Does It?

The upcoming weekly chart bearish crossover has a perfect record of trapping sellers on the wrong side of the market.

Ni Omkar GodboleAgo 23, 2022

A historically contrary indicator is about to flip bearish. (Behnam Norouzi/Unsplash)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Crypto Sell-Off Due to Fed Hawkishness, Possible Jump Dump of ETH, Says QCP Capital; Cryptos Decline Slightly in Monday Trading

Crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital will be eyeing remarks later this week by U.S. central bank Chair Jerome Powell for their potential effect on digital asset markets.

Ni Shaurya Malwa, James RubinAgo 22, 2022

Hawkish remarks by a Fed official sent bitcoin falling.(Getty Images/Tim Chapman)

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Falls as Markets Await Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

Most risk assets are in a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve Economic Symposium, where Jerome Powell will speak later this week.

Ni Glenn Williams Jr., Jimmy HeAgo 22, 2022

Merkado

Bitcoin: la caída semanal de 10% sugiere tendencia bajista previa al simposio de la Fed

Según analistas, Powell se inclinará por las políticas agresivas en el simposio que tendrá lugar en Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Ni Omkar GodboleAgo 22, 2022

Edificio del Banco de la Reserva Federal en Chicago. (Joshua Woroniecki/Unsplash)

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XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading

XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit.

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Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi

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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