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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

Opinyon

Halving Impact and Macro Shifts Create Tailwinds for Bitcoin

Despite the drop in bitcoin’s price since April’s halving, there are still plenty of reasons to be bullish about BTC and crypto, says Paul Marino, Chief Revenue Officer at GraniteShares.

Ni Paul MarinoMay 15, 2024

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Pananalapi

U.S. CPI Softer Than Expected at 0.3% in April; Bitcoin Rises to $63.7K

In a year of mostly bad news on inflation, the government's Wednesday report gave some hope that Fed rate cuts might still be on the table.

Ni Stephen AlpherMay 15, 2024

The government's inflation report for April was released Wednesday morning (Getty Images)

Merkado

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Approaches $63K Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 15, 2024.

Ni Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 15, 2024

BTC price, FMA May 15 2024 (CoinDesk)

Pananalapi

Bitcoin DeFi Tool Alex Lab Loses $4.3M in Hack, Offers 10% Bounty for Stolen Funds

The ALEX team proposed a 10% bounty on the total stolen funds in exchange for the return of 90% of assets.

Ni Shaurya MalwaMay 15, 2024

(Kevin Ku/Unsplash)

Merkado

Bitcoin Fee Crash Could Lead to Faster Miner Selling, Analysts Say

Bitcoin's mean transaction fee has reversed the post-halving Runes-led spike, squeezing miners' revenue.

Ni Omkar GodboleMay 15, 2024

Farm, miner. (rebcenter-moscow/Pixbay)
Mga Podcast

The Post-Halving Bitcoin Mining Market With Taras Kulyk

Ni William FoxleyMay 14, 2024

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

Merkado

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dips Below $62K Ahead of U.S. Inflation Figures

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 14, 2024.

Ni Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 14, 2024

BTC price, FMA May 14 2024 (CoinDesk)

Pagsusuri ng Balita

Bitcoin Runes Protocol Sees Traction Waning After Much-Hyped Introduction

User activity has plunged after a hyped run-up to the introduction of the Runes protocol, which was expected by some to mirror Solana’s meme coin ecosystem.

Ni Shaurya MalwaMay 14, 2024

Leonidas's DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON token secured a coveted satoshi during the fourth Bitcoin halving. (DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON)

Merkado

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See $39M Outflows on Monday: Farside Investors

Previous outflows hovered around the $6 million mark, signaling a significant uptick in negative flows on Monday.

Ni Helene BraunMay 13, 2024

Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon

Merkado

Cautious Bitcoin Bounce to Face Inflation Data Hurdles Later This Week

The downtrend in inflation has stalled so far this year, putting in doubt the odds for any Fed rate cuts in 2024.

Ni Stephen AlpherMay 13, 2024

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