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.

Podcast'ler

Bitcoin Millionaire on Investment Tips, Anonymity and Crypto's Role in Politics

Yazan Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie15 Ağu 2024 ös 4:00 ET

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Tumbles Back Under $58K as Crypto Quickly Crumbles Thursday Afternoon

The blame this time can't be laid on macro jitters, as stocks are up big again, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both more than erasing early August declines.

Yazan Stephen Alpher15 Ağu 2024 ös 3:06 ET

Crypto plunges in quick fashion (Unsplash)

Piyasalar

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Under $58K After U.S. CPI Data

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

Yazan Jamie Crawley15 Ağu 2024 öö 8:06 ET

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Drops to $58K After U.S. CPI Print, BTC ETFs Record $81M Outflow

Traders say bitcoin could drop to $55,000 in the near-term, but favorable Fed policies could set the stage for its next leg up.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa15 Ağu 2024 öö 3:39 ET

Podcast'ler

TON Gets $40M Venture Fund, What Could This Mean for the Ecosystem's Future?

Yazan Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie14 Ağu 2024 ös 3:00 ET

Teknoloji

Protocol Village: ARPA's Randcast Launches on Taiko, Coinbase Promotes 'cbBTC'

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 8-14.

Yazan Bradley Keoun14 Ağu 2024 ös 1:00 ET

Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Price May Turn Lower as Crypto Exchanges See $1B USDT Withdrawal: IntoTheBlock

The previous two occasions when exchanges saw similar USDT outflows earlier this year occurred near local tops in bitcoin's price.

Yazan Krisztian Sandor14 Ağu 2024 ös 12:44 ET

Teknoloji

Ethereum-Based Swell Imports Wrapped Bitcoin to Serve as Liquid Restaking Token

Users can deposit their wBTC to get swBTC in return, with yield expected to start flowing from mid-September – as part of a blockchain "restaking" scheme ultimately designed to secure protocols in the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem.

Yazan Jamie Crawley14 Ağu 2024 öö 10:30 ET