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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.

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Crypto Markets Dominated by ‘Pure Risk-Off Sentiment’: Defiance ETFs CEO

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading with increasing volatility as the token sunk 6% in the past 24 hours to $19,000. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski joins "First Mover" to discuss her crypto outlook amid inflation concerns. Plus, how the newly launched $IBIT can be used to dampen market blows during crypto winter.

Set 28, 2022

Merkado

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $18.5K, as Bank of England to Buy Bonds to Stem Crisis in UK

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 28, 2022.

Ni Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleSet 28, 2022

The Bank of England said it will buy bonds to try to put the brakes on a developing financial crisis in the U.K. (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Off Lows as Bank of England's Bond Market Intervention Raises Hopes for Fed Pivot

The hope is the U.S. central bank will scrap its tightening policy that has hit crypto prices.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 28, 2022

Bitcoin se recupera de los mínimos diarios mientras el Banco de Inglaterra interviene en el mercado de bonos. (CoinDesk, highcharts.com)

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India's Enforcement Directorate Freezes $1.5M in Bitcoin in Gaming App E-Nuggets Case

The agency has been conducting several search operations related to an "illegal loan apps" scam with China links .

Ni Amitoj SinghSet 28, 2022

Indian regulators freeze bitcoin in gaming app 'scam' case (Unsplash)

Merkado

Chinese Investors Could Snap Up Cryptocurrencies as Yuan Slides, Hedge Fund Says

The currency fell to a 14-year low against the U.S. dollar early Wednesday.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 28, 2022

Enter key on keyboard shows a shopping trolley and the words "Add to cart"

Merkado

Bitcoin Steady Under $20K in Face of Traditional-Market Turmoil; Here's Why

"What we're seeing is more a lack of large sellers rather than a plethora of large buyers," one value investor said, explaining bitcoin's ongoing range play amid renewed traditional market swoon.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 28, 2022

Bitcoin's holding steady as traditional markets melt in the wake of a hawkish Federal Reserve. (mayidefei/Pixabay)

Merkado

Ethereum Merge Vaults Cryptocurrency Past Bitcoin in Hard-Money Allure

Ether’s drastic reduction in the net inflation rate is attributed to the elimination of mining rewards and the “burning” of transaction fees, experts said.

Ni Jocelyn YangSet 28, 2022

Besides reducing energy consumption, ether is also proving to be more inflation resistant. (Timon Studler/Unsplash)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tumbles After Crossing $20K in Topsy-Turvy Trading; How Chinese Universities Teach Blockchain

The largest crypto by market capitalization had spiked over $20,000 in morning trading.

Ni James Rubin, Xinyi LuoSet 28, 2022

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Takes Investors on a Wild Ride

Prices shoot higher intraday on high volume, only to reverse course later in the day.

Ni Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSet 27, 2022

Bitcoin jumps early before going lower. (Jordan Heinrichs/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Rises and Falls 7% in 24 Hours

Bitcoin on a rocky rollercoaster ride Tuesday, rising and falling about 7% over the past 24 hours. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Set 27, 2022

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Crypto tax bills a work-in-progress as U.S. House lawmakers pose concerns

The effort to push several tax bills is meant to be bipartisan, but the parties may not be comfortable with all details of the seven bills weighed by the panel.

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Securitize CEO says tokenized stocks could unlock a $5 trillion crypto market

At a panel at ETHConf, Carlos Domingo argued that bringing stocks and exchange-traded funds onchain could unlock a market far larger than today's roughly $30 billion tokenized asset sector.

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UK financial regulator moves to allow mutual funds 10% exposure to crypto ETNs

The Financial Conduct Authority proposed allowing some investment schemes to add exposure to crypto exchange-traded notes.

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Trad.Fi, W3 target $650 million in onchain private credit using AI evaluation

Equipment-financing lender Trad.Fi is working with W3 to automate capital workflows and bring real-economy business lending onto public blockchain rails.

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