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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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El Salvador’s Landmark, Elon Musk’s Lowlight, and the Coming Layer 1 Wars

Автор Dan Ilett, Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny Bradbury17 груд. 2021 р.

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Valkyrie Counters BIS, Says Concern on Bitcoin ETF Front-Running Is Misplaced

Bitcoin’s volatility makes front-running the ETF monthly rolls unviable, one observer said.

Автор Omkar Godbole17 груд. 2021 р.

Bitcoin CME futures: Longer-dated contracts draw higher prices than short-dated ones (TradingView)

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First Mover Asia: Crypto Rally Fizzles Amid Widespread Inflationary Concerns

Bitcoin falls along with major stock indexes; spot trading volume is sluggish.

Автор Muyao Shen, Damanick Dantes16 груд. 2021 р.

Crypto's still in a bear market. (Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

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Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Ether Rises Toward $4K

Bitcoin was down about 2%, while ether was roughly flat over the past 24 hours compared with a 4% rise in SOL and a 7% rise in LUNA.

Автор Damanick Dantes16 груд. 2021 р.

Bitcoin dominance rate declined as altcoins outperformed (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)
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What the Fed’s ‘Hawkish’ Turn Means for Bitcoin

Автор Nathaniel Whittemore16 груд. 2021 р.

What the Fed’s ‘Hawkish’ Turn Means for Bitcoin

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Behind the Scenes of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bond With the Man Who Designed It

Samson Mow reveals the fast-moving process behind a radical financial experiment.

Автор David Z. Morris16 груд. 2021 р.

Construction workers, who are paid in Bitcoin, work on a building outside the Bitcoin Beach office in El Zonte, El Salvador, on Monday, June 14, 2021. El Salvador has become the first country to formally adopt Bitcoin as legal tender after President Nayib Bukele said congress approved his landmark proposal.

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Bitcoin Oversold Near $46K Support; Resistance at $55K

The cryptocurrency could see a brief price bounce, although sellers remain in control.

Автор Damanick Dantes16 груд. 2021 р.

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

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It Can’t Be ‘Decentralization or Bust’

Decentralization seems to describe a simple concept, but defining it and determining why it matters and how to regulate it is challenging.

Автор Jared Favole16 груд. 2021 р.

Binance to Ditch Decentralized HQ Concept?

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Bitcoin Holds Steady as BOE Hikes Interest Rate, ECB to Reduce Crisis-Era Stimulus

Institutional interest is prevalent and whales are buying bitcoin during this correction, one analyst said.

Автор Omkar Godbole16 груд. 2021 р.

ECB image via Shutterstock

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India’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Saw 17-Fold Jump in Trading Volume in 2021

Crypto adoption is booming in semi-urban and rural areas of India despite lingering regulatory deadlock.

Автор Omkar Godbole16 груд. 2021 р.

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Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as a renewed Hormuz threat clouds US-Iran ceasefire talks
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From a bond buyback and dwindling cash reserves to a bitcoin bear market, the sequence of events that turned STRC's par-value challenge into a marketwide debate.

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