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.


Bitcoin News

Pasar

Bitcoin Drops Under $59K as BTC Demand Wanes, BlackRock’s IBIT Logs Outflows for the Second Time

U.S.-listed BTC ETFs recorded $71 million in net outflows on Thursday for the third consecutive day, SoSoValue data shows, in a sign of professional funds leaving the market.

Oleh Shaurya Malwa30 Agu 2024

Deutsche Bank's survey of retail investors see bitcoin (BTC) price dropping below $20K by year-end (Meg Boulden/Unsplash)
Podcast

Nansen CEO Reveals Top Crypto Projects to Watch

Oleh Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie29 Agu 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Pasar

Bitcoin Returns to $59K as Bulls Fail to Flip Key Resistance; AI Cryptos Lead Losses

AI-focused tokens such as FET, Render's RNDR and Bittensor's TAO slipped 7%-10% following Nvidia's post-earnings slump.

Oleh Krisztian Sandor29 Agu 2024

Bitcoin price on Aug. 29 (CoinDesk)

Pasar

El Salvador's Bukele Says Bitcoin Strategy a 'Net Positive,' but Adoption Lags

El Salvador now holds $400 million in its "public wallet alone," President Nayib Bukele said in an interview with TIME.

Oleh Krisztian Sandor29 Agu 2024

El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. (Government of El Salvador, modified by CoinDesk)

Pasar

First Mover Americas: BTC Regains $60K Following Slide This Week

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 29, 2024.

Oleh Jamie Crawley29 Agu 2024

BTC price, FMA Aug. 29 2024 (CoinDesk)

Teknologi

Bitcoin Layer-2 Network Stacks Begins Nakamoto Upgrade

Nakamoto could boost transaction speeds on Stacks and open the door for smart contracts using Bitcoin as a base layer.

Oleh Jamie Crawley28 Agu 2024

(CoinDesk TV)
Podcast

Is DeFi Summer Making a Comeback?

Oleh Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie28 Agu 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Teknologi

Protocol Village: Sony-Backed Soneium Blockchain Launches Testnet, Peaq Powers Drone Network

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

Oleh Bradley Keoun28 Agu 2024

Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)

Pasar

Bitcoin Bounce Fizzles as Nvidia's Slide Ahead of Earnings Adds to Risk-Off Mood

Ether's year-to-date gain has narrowed to less than 10% in crypto's latest price tumble.

Oleh Stephen Alpher28 Agu 2024

Bitcoin price August 28

Pasar

Ether Spot ETF Flows Have Underwhelmed Versus Bitcoin: JPMorgan

Spot ether exchange-traded funds have seen net outflows of $500M since their launch, the report said.

Oleh Will Canny28 Agu 2024

(Shutterstock)
of 1032

Berita Kripto Terbaru

Kemarin
18.00
Negatif
Crypto firms cut hundreds of jobs in weeks, blaming weak markets, strong AI
A wave of crypto job cuts in early 2026 exposes the gap between two convenient narratives: macro headwinds and AI transformation.
17.27
Positif
Grayscale wants to bring the world's hottest crypto trading frenzy to your brokerage account
The Hyperliquid network has seen significant growth, with weekly derivatives trading volume exceeding $50 billion and 24-hour fee revenue of $1.6 million.
16.00
Netral
The 5-cent contract that debunked a wartime death conspiracy
When social media declared Netanyahu dead, crypto prediction markets priced it at 5%. The money was right — and Washington wants to shut it down.

Newsletter

Newsletter thumbnail
CoinDesk Headlines
The biggest crypto news and ideas of the day.
Preview
Dengan mendaftar, Anda akan menerima email tentang produk CoinDesk dan Anda setuju dengan terms & conditions and kebijakan privasi.