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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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Patakaran

Canada's Trudeau Enacts Emergencies Act, and Crypto Is Included

The move by the prime minister includes an expansion of money-laundering laws to include crowdfunding platforms and cryptocurrency transactions.

Ni Stephen AlpherPeb 15, 2022

Justin Trudeau (Art Babych/Shutterstock)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Finds Firm Footing Above $42K

Investors continue to monitor the escalating tensions on the Ukrainian border as well as this week's Producer Price Index report.

Ni James Rubin, Damanick DantesPeb 14, 2022

Vladimir Putin (Evgenii Sribnyi/Shutterstock)

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rangebound as Traders Hedge Risks

Macroeconomic uncertainty and Russia-Ukraine tensions have kept investors on edge.

Ni Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenPeb 14, 2022

(Getty Images)

Merkado

Bitcoin Weighed Down by $46K Resistance; Support at $35K-$40K

Upside appears limited as buyers lose momentum.

Ni Damanick DantesPeb 14, 2022

Bitcoin daily price chart shows nearby resistance (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Merkado

Crypto Funds Saw Fourth Week of Inflows as Ether Funds Turned Around

Some $75 million went into digital-asset funds last week as ether funds saw their first inflows in 10 weeks.

Ni Angelique ChenPeb 14, 2022

US$75 million flew into digital-asset funds last week as ether funds saw first inflows in 10 weeks. (CoinShares)

Merkado

Bitcoin Holds Above $41K as Hashrate Surged to All-Time High

The network hit 248.11 million terahashes per second on Saturday.

Ni Shaurya MalwaPeb 14, 2022

Bitcoin hit resistance at $45,000 and has since fallen. (TradingView)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Inches Upward in Sunday Trading

But the largest cryptocurrency by market cap was way way off last week's levels amid light weekend trading and escalating tensions about a possible war with Russia; ether and most other major cryptos dropped.

Ni James Rubin, Damanick DantesPeb 13, 2022

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Merkado

You’re Not Imagining It, Markets Really Are Thinner Now

It doesn’t take as much to move prices as it once did.

Ni Lawrence LewitinnPeb 13, 2022

(Julia Volk/Pexels)

Merkado

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies and Stocks Drop as Russia-Ukraine Tensions Rise

Geopolitical risks shook markets on Friday as BTC dipped below $43K.

Ni Damanick DantesPeb 11, 2022

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Merkado

Bitcoin Drops Below $43K; Support at $35K-$40K

Technical indicators are neutral, although oversold conditions could keep short-term buyers active.

Ni Damanick DantesPeb 11, 2022

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