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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German Asset Manager Union Investment Plans to Bring Bitcoin to Its Private Wealth Clients: Report

Cryptocurrencies may see further mainstream adoption in Germany.

Oleh Muyao Shen6 Sep 2021

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Bitcoin Tops Resistance at $51K as Golden Cross Nears

Bitcoin eyes first golden cross since May 2020

Oleh Omkar Godbole6 Sep 2021

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Crypto Long & Short: The Trouble With Ticker Symbols

Investors are apt to get confused when multiple projects can claim the same ticker without an industry standard for exchanges to assign identifiers.

Oleh Marc Hochstein, Nate DiCamillo5 Sep 2021

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Cross Milestones as Rally Continues

Bitcoin hit $50K and ether approached $4K as risk appetite heats up.

Oleh Damanick Dantes, Tracy Wang3 Sep 2021

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Bitcoin Won’t Save the Afghan People

Crypto activity in the collapsing country is likely a sign of capital flight by corrupt elites, not aid or remittances flowing in, according to one expert.

Oleh David Z. Morris3 Sep 2021

Afghan refugees in Indonesia. Banking bans and a lack of cryptocurrency infrastructure will add major barriers to Afghans trying to send money home. (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Hits 3.5-Month High Over $50K as Ether Tops $4K

Cryptocurrency markets are heating up.

Oleh Bradley Keoun, Damanick Dantes3 Sep 2021

Bitcoin's price surged on Friday above the psychological hurdle of $50,000 to reach a new 3.5-month high.

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Bitcoin Returns Near $50K, Next Resistance at $55K

A breakout could yield further upside towards $55K.

Oleh Damanick Dantes3 Sep 2021

Bitcoin daily price chart (CoinDesk, TradingView)

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Most Salvadorans Do Not Want Bitcoin, Poll Shows: Report

More than two-thirds of people in a survey disagreed or strongly disagreed with using bitcoin as legal tender.

Oleh Jamie Crawley3 Sep 2021

National Palace, San Salvador, El Salvador. (Wilson Edilberto Santana Suarez/Unsplash)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Enters September Slowdown; Cardano’s ADA at New High

Analysts expect bitcoin to weaken this month, as it has in the past, before the next leg up.

Oleh Damanick Dantes, Tracy Wang2 Sep 2021

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Voyager Digital CEO on $900M Token Swap and Merger

Voyager Digital CEO Stephen Ehrlich discusses what's next for his crypto brokerage company following the $900 million token swap between its original VGX token and LGO, a token originating from a French digital asset exchange that his firm acquired last year. Plus, insights into why he expects an uptrend in bitcoin's price in September and throughout the rest of the year, institutional investments, and regulatory concerns.

2 Sep 2021