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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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5 Tips for Traveling in El Salvador Spending Only Bitcoin

Even though President Bukele has made the cryptocurrency legal tender, it isn't super easy for visitors to get by on bitcoin alone. But with a few tricks, it's possible and fun.

著者 Laura Nori, Riccardo Giorgio Frega

Laura Nori and Riccardo Giorgio Frega road-tripping in El Salvador. (Laura Nori/Riccardo Giorgio Frega)

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Bitfinex’s LEO Token Jumps 46%, XRP Gains Slightly in Flat Market

Upward movement of the LEO token led gains for investors in an otherwise slow market.

著者 Shaurya Malwa

Bitcoin saw a sell-off on Tuesday but recovered on Wednesday. (TradingView)
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Education and Innovation in DeFi and Web 3

著者 Tyrone Ross

On Purpose, With Tyrone Ross

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BofA Says Bitcoin Trades More as Risk Asset, Less as Inflation Hedge

The cryptocurrency’s volatility remains elevated relative to stock indices.

著者 Will Canny

Bitcoin is seen more as a risk asset than an inflation hedge. (Sean Benesh/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Miners Offloaded Holdings as Prices Dropped to $33K

The selling likely contributed to the crypto's decline in price in January.

著者 Shaurya Malwa

Bitcoin miners started offloading positions in the past 30 days. (Glassnode)

マーケット

First Mover Asia: Crypto Prices Finish Largely in the Red

Bitcoin fell early on but had recovered by the end of the U.S. trading day; ether drops slightly.

著者 Muyao Shen, Damanick Dantes

Most major cryptocurrencies were in the red. (Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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Why KPMG's Bitcoin Buy May Be a Bigger Deal Long Term Than Tesla's

著者 Nathaniel Whittemore

Why KPMG's Bitcoin Buy May Be a Bigger Deal Long Term Than Tesla's

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Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Pull Back in Light Trading

"We aren't out of the woods yet," one analyst said; meanwhile, ETH is starting to underperform BTC.

著者 Damanick Dantes, Angelique Chen

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Bitcoin Stalls Near Resistance; Lower Support at $40K

Overbought signals on intraday charts preceded the current pullback.

著者 Damanick Dantes

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

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Bitcoin alcanzará los $200.000 en la segunda mitad de 2022, según FSInsight

La firma especializada en activos digitales también proyecto que ether podría alcanzar los $12.000.

著者 Will Canny

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U.S. Senate opens first stage of crypto Clarity Act voting to give bill a chance next month
The majority leader opened the multi-stage process the Senate follows when trying to get a bill over its 60-vote hurdle, so it's still got a shot in September.
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Another Bitcoin infrastructure exploit hits, this time draining Lightning payment servers
BTCPay told users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline after attackers stole credentials that can control Lightning wallets and move funds.
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New XRP Ledger amendments target $530 million in tokenized Wall Street assets
A new XRPL amendment proposal would let institutions encrypt token balances and transfer amounts while still giving issuers, auditors and regulators selective access.
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Bitcoin holders risk losing real BTC if they sell coins from BIP-110 fork, says developer
If a minority chain appears this weekend, buyers could replay signed fork-coin sales on bitcoin itself, making doing nothing the safest move until the chains can be separated.

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