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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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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sticks Near $19K; the Most ‘Profitable’ Mining GPU Makes You Back Your Money in 3 Years

Ether and other major cryptos spend much of the weekend in the red to close a turbulent week.

Ni James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsSet 26, 2022

Bitcoin's price stuck close to $19K (Getty Images)

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Weekend Story: Bitcoiners Owe Andrew Ross Sorkin a Big Thank You

Ni Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineSet 24, 2022

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops Below $19K Amid Ongoing Volatility

Macroeconomic uncertainty continues to hobble crypto prices.

Ni Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSet 23, 2022

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What’s Next After Bitcoin Dips Below $19K?

CoinDesk’s Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his outlook for bitcoin as the cryptocurrency remains in a range between $18,000 and $20,000. Plus, Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin shares a preview of CoinDesk’s Education Week.

Set 23, 2022

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What's Behind Friday's Flash Crash?

Bitcoin (BTC) slips below $19,000 nearing 2022 lows and remains rangebound heading into the weekend. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun discusses the week's top stories driving BTC and the wider crypto markets lower. Plus, CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses THNDR Games launching Club Bitcoin: Solitaire and Bitcoin Lightning-enabled "listen-to-earn" podcast app Fountain Podcasts getting an upgrade.

Set 23, 2022

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Bitcoin Slips Below $19K in Choppy Trading Week

Bitcoin reversing gains made on Thursday where a 5% surge recorded BTC's best single-day return in two weeks, staying within the $18,000 to $20,000 range this week. Traditional markets also reeling back while the dollar surged to a new record valuation in foreign exchange markets. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Set 23, 2022

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hanging Tough as Stocks Slide

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

Ni Omkar Godbole, Bradley KeounSet 23, 2022

Bitcoin is hanging tough under rough market conditions. (Stephanie Cook/Unsplash)

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Blockchains, Climate Change and the Trading of Carbon Credits

Ni Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseySet 23, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

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First Mover Asia: As the Fed Hikes Rates, Ether, USDC Lending Yield Pays Less Than T-Bills; Bitcoin Rises, Holds Over $19K

The average yield one can expect for lending USDC via DeFi protocols is 0.98%; the current one-year Treasury bond is paying 4.08%.

Ni James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsSet 23, 2022

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Holds Over $19K, Continues Wild Ride

Both bitcoin and ether saw wide swings in price over the past day.

Ni Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSet 22, 2022

BTC prices reverse course after Tuesday’s sell-off (Unsplash)

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