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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.


Bitcoin News
Podcasts

New Data Shows Underground Bitcoin Mining Thriving in China

By Nathaniel WhittemoreMay 17, 2022

New Data Shows Underground Bitcoin Mining Thriving in China

Markets

Bitcoin sube a $30K, con una resistencia en $35K

BTC está en camino de registrar una señal de impulso positivo en el gráfico diario.

By Damanick DantesMay 17, 2022

Bitcoin daily chart shows support/resistance with RSI on bottom (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Markets

Bitcoin Rises to $30K; Resistance at $35K

BTC is on track to register a positive momentum signal on the daily chart.

By Damanick DantesMay 17, 2022

Bitcoin daily chart shows support/resistance with RSI on bottom (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Policy

El Salvador's President Promotes Bitcoin Adoption by Emerging Countries

Nayib Bukele is hosting financial representatives from 44 developing economies at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion's annual meeting.

By Andrés EnglerMay 17, 2022

Nayib Bukele asiste a la Asamblea Legislativa por su segundo aniversario en el poder (Foto de Emerson Flores/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images)

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retakes $30K as 'Institutional Adoption' Makes Crypto More Like Stocks

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 17, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Helene Braun, Shaurya Malwa, Parikshit MishraMay 17, 2022

(PM Images/Getty images)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Hover Above Support Amid China Optimism, US Futures Bump Up

Crypto markets added 3.2% on Tuesday after nearly a week of declines.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 17, 2022

ALAJUELA, COSTA RICA - JANUARY 15: A Green Hermit is pictured at a Hummingbird feeding station on January 15, 2016 in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Of the 338 known species of Hummingbird worldwide there are around 50 in Costa Rica. Hummingbirds are named for the distinctive sound made by their tiny beating wings, and are admired for their vibrantly coloured iridescent plumage. Their ability to hover, with wings beating between 12 and 90 times a second, and to fly backwards makes them different from all other birds. They are some of the smallest birds in the world and have the highest metabolic rate of any bird with a heart rate that can exceed 1,200 beats a minute. They can hear and see better than humans, but have a poor sense of smell. Hummingbirds eat at least half their body weight in food every day, darting between flowers to lap up nectar. They are generally solitary, very territorial and can be incredibly aggressive towards other birds. At night they go into a state of torpor to help conserve energy, and occasionally can be found sleeping upside down like bats on branches. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Markets

Citi Says Fallout From Terra Collapse Unlikely to Hit Wider Financial System

Recent weakness in bitcoin and equities looks contemporaneous and doesn’t show any lag or lead effect, the bank’s analysts said.

By Will CannyMay 17, 2022

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Podcasts

Morgan Stanley Warns NFTs Next to Watch After UST Collapse; Bukele Announces Bank Meeting in El Salvador

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OMay 16, 2022

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s History Behind Another Failed Stablecoin

Markets

First Mover Asia: Metaverse ETFs Are Underperforming Gaming ETFs; Cryptos Return to the Red

Public interest continues to grow about the metaverse, but not as much in metaverse ETFs. Does crypto belong in everything?

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMay 16, 2022

A scene from inside Decentral Games' metaverse casino. (Eli Tan/CoinDesk)

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Volatility Fades, Traders Expect Weak Recovery

Bitcoin's average trading volume rose toward its highest level since January, which could point to a brief period of price stabilization.

By Damanick Dantes, Krisztian SandorMay 16, 2022

Volatility fades. (meriç tuna/Unsplash)
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