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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Podcasts

Crypto Update | Positive Regulatory Developments for Crypto

By Helene BraunApr 25, 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markets

Kara Swisher Downplays Crypto's Significance: 'It's Not the Center of Everything'

The author of "Burn Book" says argued that the cryptocurrency sector has been caught up in a "huge hype cycle" with a considerable amount of "scammery" involved.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 25, 2024

Kara Swisher (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Dips to $63K as Rate Cut Hopes Dim Following Disappointing U.S. Inflation Report

Increasing concerns about sticky inflation hit risk assets across all markets, cryptos included.

By Krisztian SandorApr 25, 2024

Bitcoin price on April 25 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $64K, Ether Falls

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 25, 2024.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2024

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Markets

Stablecoins, U.S. Government Debt More Important Than Bitcoin ETF Inflows, Crypto Analysts Says

Potential de-inversion of the U.S. Treasury yield curve could weigh over the crypto market, one observer said.

By Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2024

(Kevin Ku/Unsplash)

Finance

'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Sold for Over $1M at Auction

Proceeds will go to fund the development of Bitcoin layer-2 lightning startup Tirrel Corp.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 25, 2024

Christian Langlais holds up a "Buy Bitcoin" sign behind Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in July 2017. (C-Span)

Finance

Morgan Stanley May Soon Allow Brokers to Pitch Bitcoin ETFs to Customers: Report

The move may bring fresh energy and capital into the spot ETFs.

By Parikshit MishraApr 25, 2024

Morgan Stanley (Shutterstock)

Tech

OP_CAT Proposal to Bring Smart Contracts to Bitcoin Finally Gets a 'BIP Number'

This marks the first step towards reintroducing functionality removed from Bitcoin by creator Satoshi Nakamoto in 2010.

By Daniel KuhnApr 24, 2024

Screenshot of "Quantum Cats" collection from the project's website. (Quantum Cats/Taproot Wizards)

Tech

Protocol Village: Alchemy Launches 'Pipelines' to Streamline How Blockchain Engineers Extract Data

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 18-24.

By Bradley KeounApr 24, 2024

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Podcasts

Crypto Update | Increasing Adoption: Institutional Investors and Bitcoin

By Helene BraunApr 24, 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises
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