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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 Crosses $46K as Year of 'Long' Begins, Easing ETF Sell-Off

Over the next few days, East Asia will celebrate the start of the year of the dragon, which is considered to be one of the luckiest and most prosperous animals in the Chinese Zodiac.

Por Shaurya Malwa

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin ETFs (Ex-GBTC) Now Hold More BTC Than MicroStrategy

The bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through Wednesday held a combined 192,255 bitcoin, more than 2,000 above that of MicroStrategy, the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency.

Por Helene Braun

Michael Saylor, executive director, MicroStrategy (Marco Bello/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Could Hit $48K in Days, Propelled by Historic Chinese New Year Gains: 10X Research

The largest crypto rallied every time in the last 9 years by 11% on average around the Chinese New Year festivity, says 10X's Markus Thielen.

Por Krisztian Sandor

The Chinese new year could be bullish for bitcoin (huangshunping/Unsplash)
Podcasts

Crypto Update | BTC Breaks $45k; Don't Brush Off the Long-Term Importance of Bitcoin ETFs, Ric Edelman Explains

Por Jennifer Sanasie

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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Bitcoin Breaks Above $45K, Traders Predict a Possible $50K Push

It's the highest price since the day after the new spot ETFs opened for trade.

Por Lyllah Ledesma

Bitcoin price Feb. 8 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Approaches $45K; Crypto Trading Volumes Rise

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 8, 2024.

Por Lyllah Ledesma

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Tecnologia

Protocol Village: Metis, Ethereum Layer 2, Launches 'Liquid Staking Blitz'

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 1-7.

Por Bradley Keoun

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

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Bitcoin Tops $44K, With Whale Accumulation Suggesting Conviction in More Price Gains

Continuing advances for U.S. stock markets also likely supported risk assets like crypto, with key indices making new all-time highs.

Por Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin price on February 7 (CoinDesk)
Podcasts

Tim Draper | Is Bitcoin a Transformational Economy?

Por Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey

‘Tokenization Is the Future of Real Assets.’
Podcasts

Crypto Update | 'The Trend Is Your Friend … Until It Ends,' Says Katie Stockton

Por Jennifer Sanasie

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises
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