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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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La inflación en EE. UU. es más elevada de lo esperado en septiembre y bitcoin registra una caída

El Índice de Precios al Consumo "básico", considerado un indicador más estable de la inflación, subió un 6,6% con respecto al año anterior, un máximo de cuatro décadas.

Oleh Helene Braun

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Bitcoin Sinks After US CPI Report Shows Inflation Hotter Than Expected

The "core" Consumer Price Index, seen as a more steady indicator of inflation, rose 6.6% from a year prior – a four-decade high.

Oleh Helene Braun

A tiny dollar bill held between thumb and forefinger

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $18.1K After CPI Data

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 13, 2022.

Oleh Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole

Shopping online concept (Shutterstock)

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First Mover Asia: How Many Metaverse Users Are There? The Figures Are Debatable and Discouraging

Decentraland and Meta’s Horizon Worlds, among others, say they’re popular, but a deep dive into user data indicates they’ve yet to catch on; Bitcoin trades up slightly as inflation report nears.

Oleh Sam Reynolds, James Rubin

The lonely landscape of Decentraland. (decentraland.org)

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IMF’s Georgieva Warns Central Banks to Hoard Reserves, Follow Fed Hikes

The official's comments might be relevant to bitcoin traders because the largest cryptocurrency has proven to correlate with the dollar's strength in foreign-exchange markets.

Oleh Helene Braun, Bradley Keoun

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the IMF's annual meeting in Washington, D.C. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trades Higher Amid Muted Expectations for Next Inflation Reading

Thursday’s Consumer Price Index is widely expected to show inflation still above 8%.

Oleh Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn Yang

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)
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Bitcoin Appears Due for Price Swing

Bitcoin (BTC) appears due for a price swing in either direction according to the Bollinger bandwidth, which is used to gauge periods of high and low volatility. The technical indicator has fallen to its lowest level since October 2020. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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US Consumer Price Index for September Could Provide Push for Bitcoin to Break Out of Its Recent Range

The world’s largest cryptocurrency has been trading in a range between $18,000-$22,400 since the start of September.

Oleh Lyllah Ledesma

Shopping trolley The latest inflation data is due on Thursday morning (Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Clings to $19K as Traders Place Bets Ahead of Key Inflation Data

BTC stabilized around $19,100 as stocks gained ahead of the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data.

Oleh Jocelyn Yang

El gráfico de datos de precios muestra que BTC se aferró a US$19.100 el miércoles. (CoinDesk)

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Indicador técnico de bitcoin señala grandes movimientos y algunos traders se preparan para “vender volatilidad”

Las opciones aparentan ser más costosas, afirmó un experto, y agregó que ahora es el momento de vender volatilidad.

Oleh Omkar Godbole

Los traders de bitcoin pronto tendrán lo que más les gusta: volatilidad de mercado.
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