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.

Mercados

Four Reasons Elon Musk’s Tesla May Have Moved $760M of Bitcoin

The electric carmaker moved its stash of BTC to new wallets earlier this week, sparking speculation on why it may have done so.

Por Shaurya Malwa17 de out. de 2024

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)

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Ongoing Profit-Taking Could Slow Bitcoin's Move to Record High

Historical data suggests when the bitcoin circulating supply in profit is over 94% we tend to see a sell-off due to profit-taking.

Por James Van Straten17 de out. de 2024

Bitcoin: Realized Profit and Loss (Glassnode)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Recedes to $67K as Crypto Market Sees Slight Dip

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 17, 2024.

Por Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole17 de out. de 2024

Finanças

Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches Wrapped Bitcoin Token kBTC

The token will be available on both Ethereum and OP Mainnet.

Por Will Canny17 de out. de 2024

Mercados

Coinbase Says Bitcoin Liquidity on Exchange Unfazed After SEC's Lawsuit Against Cumberland

Paris-based Kaiko pointed to a notable drop in 2% BTC market depth on Coinbase in a report early this week.

Por Omkar Godbole17 de out. de 2024

Mercados

Asia's Elite Embrace Crypto, Foresee Bitcoin at $100K by Year-End

Digital assets have emerged as an alternative investment class for private wealth in Asia, with 76% of family offices and high-net-worth individuals investing in cryptocurrencies versus 58% in 2022.

Por Omkar Godbole17 de out. de 2024

Bitcoin may soon reach $100K, says Galaxy Research. (Unsplah)

Tecnologia

Gold Arrives on 'Digital Gold' as Bitcoin Gets Tokenized Version of the Metal

Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency, is often referred to as "digital gold," but now it is possible to mint and trade physical gold on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Ordinals protocol – essentially encoding ownership of the yellow metal into an NFT.

Por Jamie Crawley17 de out. de 2024