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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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $59K to End Week

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 3, 2024.

작성자 Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole2024년 5월 3일

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Bitcoin's Price Recovery Faces Nonfarm Payrolls Test

Bitcoin held steady as the dollar index nursed losses ahead of a U.S. jobs report that is expected to show the unemployment rate remained below 4% for the 27th straight month.

작성자 Omkar Godbole2024년 5월 3일

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CoinDesk Markets Week in Review

작성자 CoinDesk2024년 5월 3일

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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Jack Dorsey's Block Adding More Bitcoin to Balance Sheet, Presents Road Map for Others

The company announced the news alongside its first quarter earnings report on Thursday afternoon.

작성자 Stephen Alpher2024년 5월 2일

Jack Dorsey speaks at Consensus 2018 (CoinDesk)

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Crypto Update | Is the Bull Market Over? And Why Stablecoins Aren't Hitting Centralized Exchanges?

작성자 Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie2024년 5월 2일

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Crypto Market Sell-Off Was Driven by Retail Investors, JPMorgan Says

Crypto markets have seen significant profit taking in recent weeks with retail investors playing a bigger role than institutions, the report said.

작성자 Will Canny2024년 5월 2일

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U.S. Senate's Warren Warns National Security Chiefs About Iranian Crypto Mining

In a letter to top officials, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Angus King flagged Iran's reliance on cryptocurrency mining as a way to evade sanctions pressure.

작성자 Jesse Hamilton2024년 5월 2일