Bitcoin News

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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Bitcoin’s Next Move After Dropping to $42K Saturday

Bitcoin IRA COO & Co-Founder Chris Kline discusses his crypto markets update and outlook following bitcoin’s near-20% sell-off over the weekend. Plus, insights into bitcoin demographic trends he’s tracking at his firm.

Dec 7, 2021

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How Bitcoin Set Itself Up for This Sell-Off

Over the weekend, a sell-off in the spot market triggered several hundred million dollars worth of futures liquidations that helped to send prices plummeting further. New data reveals the conditions that potentially set the stage for big price movements in one direction or the other.

Dec 7, 2021

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Craig Wright Found Not Liable for Breach of Kleiman Business Partnership

A federal jury ruled Craig Wright, the Australian who claims to have invented Bitcoin, is clear from all charges but must pay $100 million to W&K Info Defense Research, a company founded by his former business partner Dave Kleiman. The jury was not asked to decide on the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto.

Dec 7, 2021

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Is Crypto Dead in China?

Bitcoin and the crypto markets continued their slow recovery from this weekend’s pullback. Huobi Brokerage Director Victor Wei discusses the state of crypto in China and the potential impact of the country’s lending situation on price movements. Plus, insights into Huobi’s business operations in China and globally.

Dec 7, 2021

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