Bitcoin News

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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Will Bitcoin's Bull Run Continue Next Week?

Bitcoin is up 9.13% on the day as institutions outside the U.S. have reportedly turned more bullish, but will the rally continue? CoinDesk's Christie Harkin discusses what to expect next week, as the SEC has also delayed its decision to approve four bitcoin ETF applications.

Oct 1, 2021, 4:06 p.m. ET

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Crypto Community Continues Reacting to China’s Sweeping Crypto Ban

With continuing fallout from China, CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin reviews the week’s events out of China that potentially impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto market.

Oct 1, 2021, 4:06 p.m. ET

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‘Coinbase Premium’ Indicates Whales on Binance May Be Behind Bitcoin’s Rally

Institutions outside the U.S. have turned more bullish, according to trading data.

By Muyao ShenOct 1, 2021, 3:05 p.m. ET

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Bitcoin in Afghanistan

As Afghanistan plunges into financial turmoil following last month’s Taliban takeover, the appeal of cryptocurrency is rising. According to an August Chainalysis report, the country ranked 20th in the world for crypto adoption.

Oct 1, 2021, 2:54 p.m. ET

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Are Terrorist Groups Using Cryptocurrency in Afghanistan?

What role will crypto play in Afghanistan’s future? Alex Zerden, founder of Capitol Peak Strategies and former Treasury Dept. attache to the U.S. embassy in Kabul, takes us inside Afghanistan’s financial underground as the government takeover by the Taliban raises questions about the potential use of crypto by terrorists.

Oct 1, 2021, 2:54 p.m. ET

Podcasts

From a DeFi Summer to the Explosive Growth of Bitcoin: A Year in Retrospect

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyOct 1, 2021, 2:23 p.m. ET

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

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Bitcoin Rallies Above $47K, Resistance at $50K

Technical indicators show improving upside momentum.

By Damanick DantesOct 1, 2021, 11:02 a.m. ET

Bitcoin daily price chart (CoinDesk, TradingView)

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What's Behind Bitcoin's Rally?

Bitcoin returned above $47,000 for the first time in two weeks, indicating strong demand from short-term buyers, but why is upside momentum improving? Ben Cruikshank, Head of Flourish, a subsidiary of MassMutual, discusses his reading of bitcoin's price action. Plus, insights into MassMutual launching crypto investing platform "Flourish Crypto."

Oct 1, 2021, 10:43 a.m. ET

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