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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.

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Crypto Prices Plunge Late After Weak Meta Earnings

Bitcoin and ether fell sharply after the company formerly known as Facebook said its virtual/augmented reality division lost $10 billion in 2021.

Ni Muyao Shen, Damanick DantesPeb 2, 2022

People taking a plunge. (Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounce Pauses on Low Volume

Buyers are taking a breather, awaiting a catalyst that could push prices higher or lower.

Ni Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenPeb 2, 2022

Bitcoin trading volumes by exchange (CryptoCompare)

Merkado

Paradigm Offering 'Futures Spread Orderbooks' on Deribit and Bybit

Futures spread trading is considered less risky compared with futures contracts but there are still risks.

Ni Lyllah LedesmaPeb 2, 2022

Pananalapi

Coinbase, Genesis Highlight Massive Institutional Growth at MicroStrategy Conference

More retailers are interested in NFTs, and that can lead them to hold more crypto in their treasuries, says Coinbase Institutional's chief.

Ni Stephen AlpherPeb 2, 2022

Coinbase share were rallying Friday. (Photo illustration by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Merkado

Fed's Hawkish Pivot May Not Last, Bitcoin Analysts Say

The Fed might not act as decisively in tightening monetary policy if financial stability concerns start to outweigh the risk of fast inflation.

Ni Angelique ChenPeb 2, 2022

The Ethereum Eagle project (EGL) is an effort to provide a signaling mechanism for some of the network's key stakeholders.

Merkado

Bitcoin Slides Below $38K, Support Is Above $35K

The pullback could continue into the trading day in Asia.

Ni Damanick DantesPeb 2, 2022

Bitcoin four-hour price chart shows support/resistance with RSI on bottom (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Pananalapi

Greenidge Q4 Revenue Rises Even as the Number of Coins Mined Falls

The number of mined bitcoins fell 16% from the previous quarter while hashrate rose 17%.

Ni Aoyon AshrafPeb 2, 2022

Greenidge Generation's bitcoin mining facility.

Pananalapi

SEC Asks Bitwise to Address Concerns About Proposed Spot Bitcoin ETF

The regulator’s concerns include possible share manipulation and liquidity.

Ni Michael BellusciPeb 2, 2022

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan (CoinDesk Archives)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Crypto Prices Rise With Investors' Appetite for Risk

Bitcoin and most major altcoins were in the green, although trading was lighter than on Monday.

Ni Muyao Shen, Damanick DantesPeb 1, 2022

Pananalapi

MicroStrategy Takes $147M Impairment Charge on Bitcoin Holdings in Q4

The software firm recently told the SEC it would revise its disclosures related to adjustments for impairments on its digital assets.

Ni Michael BellusciPeb 1, 2022

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, center (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Bitrefill will cover the losses from operational capital.

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XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit.

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Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is now likely to be the next Senator from Illinois, after defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who enjoyed major backing from crypto PAC Fairshake.

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Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing

The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated.

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