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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Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Could Start Trading as Early as Tomorrow

The availability of options is thought to possibly bring further institutional interest to the bitcoin ETFs.

작성자 Helene Braun2024년 11월 18일 p.m. 4:04 ET

Nasdaq (Leonardo Munoz/VIEWpress via Getty)

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Can a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Move Forward Without Congress? Experts Disagree

The U.S. government already holds more than 208,000 bitcoin, but retaining it is more complicated than might be assumed.

작성자 Tom Carreras2024년 11월 18일 p.m. 3:39 ET

Former U.S. President and now President-elect Donald Trump (Jon Cherry/Getty Images).

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Semler Scientific Added 215 Bitcoin to Holdings, Bringing Stack to 1,273 BTC

The medical equipment company which recently adopted a bitcoin treasury strategy now owns $114 million worth of the crypto.

작성자 James Van Straten2024년 11월 18일 a.m. 8:52 ET

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First Mover Americas: Solana Breaks Out to New Cycle Highs

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for November 18, 2024.

작성자 Krisztian Sandor, Omkar Godbole2024년 11월 18일 a.m. 8:21 ET

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Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Added Additional 51,780 Bitcoin for $4.6B

The company now holds 331,200 bitcoin acquired for roughly $16.5 billion and worth just shy of $30 billion.

작성자 Stephen Alpher2024년 11월 18일 a.m. 8:17 ET

MicroStrategy executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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MARA to Offer $700M Convertible Senior Note, Shares Fall 5%

MARA holdings announce a $700 million convertible senior note due 2030, plans to acquire more bitcoin.

작성자 James Van Straten2024년 11월 18일 a.m. 7:43 ET

Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel interview at Bitcoin conference in Miami (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin's Correlation to U.S. Equities and Ether Weakens: Van Straten

The total cryptocurrency market hits a new all-time high of $3.025 trillion as bitcoin consolidates around $92,000.

작성자 James Van Straten2024년 11월 18일 a.m. 5:53 ET

Price rising charts markets indices (Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Near a Record High Might Be Just Half the Journey as BCA Research Signals $200K

According to BCA Research analysis of fractal patterns, the bitcoin price might climb above $200,000.

작성자 Omkar Godbole2024년 11월 18일 a.m. 4:18 ET

Matador. (Credit: Paul Kenny McGrath/Unsplash)

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Missed BTC Rally to $93K? Bitcoin Memecoins Could Be Next to Watch

While on-chain metrics show no uptick in Runes protocol on chain metrics as of Monday, these typically follow social activity and narratives, with prices leading afterward.

작성자 Shaurya Malwa2024년 11월 18일 a.m. 3:02 ET