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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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What Is Cryptocurrency?

When Satoshi Nakamoto launched the Bitcoin protocol in January 2009, the first globally viable cryptocurrency had arrived.

By Andrey SergeenkovNov 29, 2021, 1:56 p.m. EST

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The World Bitcoin Will Build

Fix the money, fix the world. The world’s first and largest decentralized monetary network could usher in a more vibrant and just society.

By Cory KlippstenNov 29, 2021, 1:12 p.m. EST

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Bitcoin's Price Trajectory Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend

CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses what to make of bitcoin's price trajectory as the cryptocurrency is holding support above its 100-day moving average of $53,700. Plus, potential headwinds out of India amid talks of a bill banning cryptocurrencies in the country, and reactions to Salvadoran Ambassador to U.S. saying bitcoin challenges the U.S.' monetary authority.

Nov 29, 2021, 11:48 a.m. EST

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Bitcoin Tops $58K With Focus on Omicron and Fed’s Powell Speech

Are bitcoin’s immediate prospects tied to the Omicron variant’s potential impact on the Fed’s monetary policy? GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round discusses what to make of bitcoin’s recent price swings. The cryptocurrency is trading near $57,300 at press time, representing a 7.3% gain compared to the low of $53,359 late Sunday.

Nov 29, 2021, 11:14 a.m. EST