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

Pananalapi

Metaplanet Discloses $1.6M BTC Purchase; Shares Jump 10%

The investment firm now owns 141 BTC, worth about $9.4 million.

Ni Oliver KnightHun 11, 2024

Cityscape Tokyo, Japan (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)

Merkado

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls Below $67K as ETFs' Inflows Streak Ends

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 11, 2024.

Ni Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleHun 11, 2024

BTC price, FMA June 11 2024 (CoinDesk)
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Ni William FoxleyHun 11, 2024

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Merkado

Fed Should Cut Interest Rate as Restrictive Stance Adds to Inflation, Democrats Say

Elevated interest rates aimed at taming inflation have become a part of the problem, three Democrat senators said.

Ni Omkar GodboleHun 11, 2024

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified that a U.S. CBDC isn't in the near future, and he said the Fed wouldn't design one to spy on Americans (screen capture, Senate Banking Committee video)

Merkado

Bitcoin ETFs See $65M Net Outflows on Monday, Breaking 19-Day Record Streak

Grayscale’s GBTC saw $40 million in outflows, the most among its counterparts, while Bitwise’s BITB led inflows at $7.6 million.

Ni Shaurya MalwaHun 11, 2024

Heavily shorted crypto stocks like MicroStrategy could be poised to shoot up. (Mediamodifier/Pixabay)

Merkado

Bitcoin Slips Below $68K as ETFs Bleed $64M, Asian Stocks Decline

The U.S.-listed spot BTC ETFs registered a cumulative outflow of over $64 million on Monday.

Ni Omkar GodboleHun 11, 2024

BTC's price chart. (CoinDesk/TradingView)

Opinyon

Why Zoomers Should Embrace Bitcoin: An Open Letter to Gen Z

A high school junior makes the case to her peers.

Ni Charlize WangHun 10, 2024

Graduation hats (Joshua Hoehne/UnSplash)

Merkado

Explaining Bitcoin's Dull Price Action Amid Record ETF Inflows

Most ETF inflows are likely part of a non-directional strategy, not outright bullish bets.

Ni Omkar GodboleHun 10, 2024

Math. (damirbelavic/Pixabay)

Merkado

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Little Changed After Liquidation Rout

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 10, 2024.

Ni Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleHun 10, 2024

BTC price, FMA June 10 2024 (CoinDesk)

Merkado

Payrolls-Led Bitcoin, Ether Price Swoon Is 'Buy the Dip' Opportunity, Crypto Trading Firm Says

Markets will increasingly price in at least one Fed interest-rate cut for 2024, QCP Capital said.

Ni Omkar GodboleHun 10, 2024

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