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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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Celebrity-Backed Fintech for Teens, Step Receives $300M in Debt Funding

The app also launched a crypto trading feature, starting with bitcoin

Ni Brandy BetzOkt 11, 2022

TikTok star Charli D’Amelio promoting Step. (Step)

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Bitcoin Struggles Around $19K Ahead of Inflation Data

Bitcoin (BTC) traded flat at $19,200 ahead of the next inflation report coming later this week. GSR Markets Global Head of Product Benoit Bosc joins “First Mover” to discuss his crypto outlook amid recession concerns. Plus, why he is hopeful about crypto eventually decoupling from the stock market.

Okt 11, 2022

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First Mover Americas: Once-Bouncing Bitcoin Now Just Rolls Like Ball

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 11, 2022.

Ni Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleOkt 11, 2022

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The Rise and Fall of Bitcoin Culture

Crypto's first token created a culture and then a monster.

Ni Paul J. Dylan-EnnisOkt 11, 2022

(Jordan Seott/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption ‘Largely Underwhelming’: Researcher

September marks the one year anniversary of El Salvador recognizing bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. LSE Public Policy Fellow Frank Muci discusses the outcomes of El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment. Plus, more insight on President Bukele's plans to seek reelection as the country's debt rating is downgraded by Fitch.

Okt 11, 2022

Merkado

Bitcoin's Calm Amid Soaring Bond Market Volatility Points to 'HODLer'-Dominated Crypto Market

Bitcoin's 90-day realized volatility has dropped to the lowest since December 2020, defying long-standing criticism that cryptocurrencies are more volatile than traditional market assets.

Ni Omkar GodboleOkt 11, 2022

Bitcoin's volatility meltdown happens amid heightened turbulence in traditional markets. (Bitcoin's 90-day realized volatility (TradingView)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Influencer Logan Paul’s ‘Bumblebee’ NFT Is Worth More Than $10; Bitcoin Dips Late but Remains Over $19K

The YouTube star has lost money on the NFT but not as much as some observers were saying. Valuations remain subjective even as the market has plummeted.

Ni James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsOkt 11, 2022

Logan Paul Tweet/Twitter Bumblebee NFT Purchase (Twitter.com/@LoganPaul)

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trades Flat Ahead of Inflation Report

Unexciting but resilient, bitcoin continues its march between $19,000 and $20,000.

Ni Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangOkt 10, 2022

Flat tire on a car (Sebastian Huxley/Unsplash)

Merkado

Bitcoin y ether caen ligeramente mientras surgen dudas macroeconómicas en el mercado

Un analista cripto afirmó que la caída del mercado está probablemente influenciada por la disminución del riesgo antes de la publicación de los datos de inflación del jueves.

Ni Jocelyn YangOkt 10, 2022

El gráfico de la cotización de bitcoin en las últimas 24 horas muestra una ligera caída hacia US$19.000. (CoinDesk)

Merkado

Bitcoin and Ether Fall Slightly as Macro Clouds Loom Over Market

The market downturn is likely influenced by some de-risking ahead of Thursday's release of inflation data, one crypto analyst says.

Ni Jocelyn YangOkt 10, 2022

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Strategy books $8.2 billion Q2 loss on bitcoin price decline

The world's largest corporate bitcoin holder says it has built a cash reserve covering more than two years of dividend payments after investors questioned its growing stack of preferred securities.

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Coinbase sinks 5% after missing second quarter revenue estimates

The company reported $1.22 billion in overall revenue, down from $1.5 billion in the year prior.

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Global banks test tokenized money for cross-border payments in $1 million BIS pilot

Twenty-eight banks, including JPMorgan, Citi and UBS, moved real money across borders in a live test of blockchain-based settlement.

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Ondo Finance weighs acquisition worth up to $500 million

The tokenized-assets firm is considering an acquisition valued at $250 million to $500 million as consolidation accelerates across crypto infrastructure.

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