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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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Bitcoin Rebounds Past $91K as XRP ETFs Continue to Grab Attention

Total XRP ETF assets crossed $628 million, absorbing nearly 80 million tokens in 24 hours, making for a stronger initial response than Solana’s ETF debut earlier this year.

By Shaurya Malwa

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Markets

Bitcoin's Ascent May Hit a Wall Around Mid-$90K: Trading Firm

Bitcoin has surged past the $90,000 mark, buoyed by rising expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate cut.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost

FastNews (CoinDesk)

Markets

Nasdaq ISE Files to Lift BlackRock IBIT Option Limits Into Top Tier Status

Filing comes amid rapid growth in IBIT options activity and a migration of open interest toward US regulated venues.

By James Van Straten

BlackRock logo in front of a building (BlackRock/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Retakes $90K in Break From Typical Pre-Thanksgiving Price Action

Just when traders got used to price declines on the Wednesday ahead of Turkey Day, bitcoin pulled a reversal higher.

By Stephen Alpher, Helene Braun

Bull statue

Markets

Crypto Bottoming Signs? FT Drops Trifecta of Bitcoin Gloom on Wednesday

As British taxes have been hiked once again, the U.K.-based publication took a victory lap on bitcoin's recent struggles.

By James Van Straten

(Matthew Guay/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Treasury Firm DDC Jumps 22% as Company Adds 100 BTC to Treasury During Market Pullback

The fresh bitcoin purchase lifts holdings to 1,183 BTC as management emphasizes disciplined long term strategy.

By James Van Straten, AI Boost

CoinDesk

Markets

Bitcoin Flashes Reliable Bottom Signal as Short-Term Holders Capitulate

Analysts note Bitcoin's rebound is tracking U.S. equity strength, with $88,000 as a key threshold to confirm a local bottom.

By Shaurya Malwa, AI Boost

Bull and bear market (Midjourney/modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Smaller Turkey for Bitcoin Holders as Holiday Price Comes In Lower Year Over Year

Bitcoin’s Thanksgiving level looks set to trail 2024, echoing prior cooldown years.

By James Van Straten, Oliver Knight

CoinDesk

Markets

Essential Bitcoin Price Points Traders Should Track Now

Major moving averages on price charts are likely to act as key battlegrounds where bulls and bears fight for control.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost

Magnifying glass

Markets

Why Bitcoin Is Underperforming Equities Despite Bullish Catalysts

Gains in AI-fueled stocks and heavy crypto leverage have widened the gap between bitcoin and equities.

By Helene Braun

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Latest Crypto News

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Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023
Bitcoin traded above $76,000 as the Fed projected limited further tightening, while Paradigm’s Matt Huang discussed Zcash’s role as a privacy complement to bitcoin.
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Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October
The Fed is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, Goldman said, drawing attention to Fed's own hawkish near term rate projections.
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Revolut hackers demand $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data
The group gave Revolut 24 hours to pay and said it targeted customers with significant crypto holdings.
Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023
The widely expected move places the U.S. Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.

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