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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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Bitcoin Custody Firm Casa to Add Ethereum Support

The addition is part of a major overhaul of the Casa app, which will be relaunched in January.

Ni Frederick Munawa

BTC and ETH trade higher on moderate volume to begin the week. (DALLE-E/Coindesk)

Merkado

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Wallet Ditches 4 Tokens

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

Ni Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole

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Bitcoin's Last Stand: ECB Staffers Say the Crypto Is on 'Road to Irrelevance'

Crypto regulation can be misunderstood as approval, the officials at the European Central Bank said.

Ni Sandali Handagama

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Merkado

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Toward $17K Despite Investor Unease

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that most of Grayscale's digital asset trusts are trading at a deep discount, and that many other digital asset trusts that have significant assets face the same predicament.

Ni Sam Reynolds, James Rubin, Sage D. Young

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Merkado

Crypto Markets Today: Huobi’s HT Token Climbs After Exchange Discloses Airdrop

The company will send a digital token to users via Huobi Prime, its exclusive token offering platform.

Ni Jocelyn Yang

ETH falls, but BTC climbs. (Thomas Höggren/Unsplash)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Ethereum Isn’t wETH or stETH, but Jokes Still Move Markets

Sam Reynolds writes that irreverent posts about lesser-known altcoins – and more significant tokens – can be destructive, especially if people don’t get the irony. ALSO: Bitcoin drops as BlockFi files for bankruptcy protection.

Ni Sam Reynolds, James Rubin

Los precios de bitcoin cayeron a $19.700 esta mañana. (Adam Smigielski/E+/Getty Images)

Merkado

Crypto Markets Today: BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy Protection, MakerDAO Rejects $500M Proposal to Invest in Bonds and BTC Slides

Crypto prices dropped amid continued market contagion triggered by the FTX collapse earlier this month.

Ni Jocelyn Yang

BTC and ETH prices continued to slide. (Karsten Winegeart/Unsplash)
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Bitcoin Holding Above $16K Amid BlockFi Bankruptcy

Crypto lender BlockFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and crypto funds saw the biggest outflows in 12 weeks, according to CoinShares. TheoTrade co-founder Don Kaufman discusses what this means for bitcoin (BTC) and why he expects larger downside volatility.

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Bitcoin Posts Record Exchange Outflows After FTX Collapse

A record outflow of bitcoin (BTC) from centralized trading platforms last week is a sign that investors are losing confidence in those kinds of exchanges after the collapse of FTX, and are taking more direct control of their digital assets. CoinDesk's Lawrence Lewitinn breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Merkado

Wrapped Bitcoin Trades at Discount Amid Market Contagion

WBTC’s discount dropped to as low as 1.5% as questions swirled over whether the token is fully backed. Custodian BitGo clarified that it is.

Ni Jocelyn Yang

This chart shows that wrapped bitcoin has been trading at a discount after FTX's collapse. (Kaiko)
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