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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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MicroStrategy Files to Sell Up to $500M of Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

The deal is a sign Executive Chairman Michael Saylor isn't backing off his audacious plan to turn his software developer into a bitcoin proxy.

Oleh Nelson Wang9 Sep 2022

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin's Correlation With Stocks Comes Back as Economic Factors Roil Markets

The largest cryptocurrency and stocks are almost trading in tandem again – as risky asset markets move in response to fresh developments in the economy and international affairs.

Oleh Jocelyn Yang9 Sep 2022

Crypto trading platform Talos announced three new hires to senior roles. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Notches Biggest Gain in 6 Months as Price Soars

Traders appear to be shrugging off interest rate fears as they wait for more inflation data next week

Oleh Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn Yang9 Sep 2022

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Bitcoin Jumps Most in 6 Months as Investors Anticipate US CPI Report

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies bounced early Friday as traditional market investors shrugged off U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s pro-liquidity tightening stance. “The Hash” team discusses the macro environment and its impact on crypto.

9 Sep 2022

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Bitcoin registra el mayor aumento en 6 meses con la esperanza de un recorte de tasas para el 2023

ING espera que haya un recorte de tasas en junio de 2023 seguido de una mayor flexibilización en la segunda mitad del año.

Oleh Omkar Godbole9 Sep 2022

Bitcoin se dispara 7% a medida que las expectativas de inflación disminuyen. (CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps Most in Six Months, as 'Powell Pivot' Speculation Returns

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 9, 2022.

Oleh Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole9 Sep 2022

The leading cryptocurrency by market value jumped 8.6% to $20,997. (Marc Najera/Unsplash)

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Think Tanks; the First Call for Policy Teams Looking for Crypto Data

Oleh Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey9 Sep 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

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Crypto’s S&P 500: CoinDesk Unveils Broad-Market, Digital-Asset Index

The CoinDesk Market Index is first in a family of nine new price indexes built around the media company's Digital Asset Classification Standard for categorizing bitcoin, ether and other digital assets.

Oleh Bradley Keoun9 Sep 2022