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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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Will the Clarity Act pass?

A new version of the CLARITY Act could arrive as soon as next week, but disagreements over ethics provisions leave crypto's biggest market structure bill racing against the congressional clock. Plus, Robinhood Chain processes more than $568 million in a single day, New Hampshire blocks a proposed bitcoin-backed bond, and what it all means for the future of crypto markets. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Will the Clarity Act pass?

Marchés

Bitcoin's $60,000-$70,000 range becomes third most traded range in history

Bitcoin has spent 307 days in the $60,000-$70,000 range, the third longest consolidation in any $10,000 price band.

Par James Van Straten

BTC Price (Glassnode)

Marchés

Metaplanet explores bringing bitcoin-backed digital credit to Japan

The bitcoin treasury company is working with JPYC and Progmat to explore tokenized credit products backed by bitcoin, aiming to create efficient, 24/7 credit markets in Japan.

Par Omkar Godbole

Neon sign saying 'Open 24 hours'

Marchés

Bitcoin gets a green light from a reliable momentum gauge. Here are key levels to watch

A smoother long-term MACD just flipped bullish, pointing to more upside. Here are key levels that will decide if the ongoing bounce turns into a full blown uptrend.

Par Omkar Godbole

Charts, graph. (Adam Smigielski/Unsplash)

Marchés

Bitcoin's quiet split: Strong in USD, lagging in JPY as Yen rises on intervention fears

A sharp rise in the yen has left bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies underperforming in yen terms compared with their dollar-based trading pairs.

Par Omkar Godbole

Fiat currencies. (Jason Leung/Pixabay)

Juridique

New Hampshire snuffs out trailblazing state-government bitcoin bond effort

At its last stage for government approval, the state's executive council rejected the bond project 3-2.

Par Jesse Hamilton

New Hampshire State House (Nils Huenerfuerst/Unsplash)

Marchés

Billions flowing out of bitcoin ETFs and private credit funds suggest rising market risks

Redemption requests in the $2 trillion private credit market surged to $15.6 billion in the second quarter, dwarfing bitcoin ETF outflows.

Par Omkar Godbole

Private credit funds see large redemption requests (aditya1702/Unsplash)

Marchés

Two blockbuster public debut of AI stocks could pull away more capital from crypto

A wave of blockbuster AI listings is drawing billions of dollars from global investors, reinforcing a rotation away from crypto.

Par James Van Straten

CoinDesk

Marchés

Bitcoin's dwindling exchange reserves don't pack the same bullish punch anymore

Santiment reported that bitcoin supply is at its lowest since 2017 and ether since 2015, adding that it doesn’t guarantee prices will move higher but helps set up crypto’s next bull cycle.

Par Olivier Acuna

Chart downward trend. (Maxim Hopman/Unsplash)

Marchés

Bank of Japan may speed up rate hikes, pushing borrowing costs above 2%, ex-BOJ official warns

Former BOJ official issues interest-rate warning as yen continues to slide against the dollar.

Par Omkar Godbole

Bank of Japan. (Credit: By Wiiii-Wikimedia Commons/Modified by CoinDesk)
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