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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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Crypto-Fund Inflows Tripled Last Week to Highest in Almost Three Months

A net $127 million went into digital-asset funds during the week ended March 4, with minor outflows in Europe and large inflows in the Americas.

Von Angelique Chen7. März 2022

A net $127 million of inflows into digital-asset funds last week was the highest in almost three months. (CoinShares)

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Russia-Ukraine’s Impact on Crypto, Oil and More

Ben McMillan of IDC Digital Assets joins “First Mover” to address the current state of the crypto markets as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down. McMillan addresses the soaring price of oil as Western countries are mulling a Russia oil ban.

7. März 2022

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Core Scientific Plans to Increase Hashrate to 42 EH/s by Year End

The miner said demand for its hosting capacity remains strong and continues to exceed available supply.

Von Aoyon Ashraf7. März 2022

Core Scientific's mining facility in Calvert City, Ky. (CoinDesk archives)

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Bitcoin Creeps Toward $40K as Surging Oil Prices Create Bear Market Worry

The largest cryptocurrency's upward move came as stocks fell due to concerns over mounting inflationary pressures.

Von Shaurya Malwa7. März 2022

Bitcoin price chart over past week. (CoinDesk)

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It’s Complicated: The Relationship Between Crypto and NFTs

Is there any correlation between the NFT and crypto markets? Bybit’s lead tech writer looks at some of the theories.

Von Nathan Thompson7. März 2022

NFTs (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Hive to Buy Intel Mining Chip That Can Raise Hashrate by 95%

The crypto miner also signed a new 100MW power deal with Compute North in Texas.

Von Aoyon Ashraf7. März 2022

BUSY: A recent surge in mining power may have overcome the difficulty rate. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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First Mover Americas: Investors See Bitcoin as Inflation Hedge, Nickel Digital's Survey Shows

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 7, 2022.

Von Omkar Godbole, Bradley Keoun7. März 2022

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First Mover Asia: Singapore's Lightbulb Capital Balances the 3 Parts of ESG Investing. Will the DeFi World Care?; Bitcoin, Ether Fall

The crypto world has focused more heavily on environmental issues than the social and governance aspects of different projects; major cryptos were in the red on Sunday as the Russian invasion intensified.

Von Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James Rubin7. März 2022