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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RFK Jr. Reportedly Dropping Out of Presidential Race, Mulling Trump Endorsement; Bitcoin Jumps Past $61K

The independent candidate has scheduled a national address for Friday.

Автор Stephen Alpher21 серп. 2024 р., 3:29 пп GMT-4

Robert F. Kennedy Junior (Screenshot from 2024 campaign website)

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Bitcoin Gets Brief Boost After U.S. Employment Growth Revised Lower

Job growth for the 12-months ending in March 2024 was 818,000 lower than previously reported, according to a government report.

Автор Stephen Alpher21 серп. 2024 р., 11:00 дп GMT-4

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Below $60K Before U.S. Jobs Data Revision

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 21, 2024.

Автор Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole21 серп. 2024 р., 8:06 дп GMT-4

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Bitcoin Metrics Signal Weak Demand as BTC ETF Hype Slows: CryptoQuant

Apparent demand has slowed considerably since early April and even dipped into negative territory this month, the firm noted.

Автор Shaurya Malwa21 серп. 2024 р., 6:17 дп GMT-4

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Institutions Are Still Buying Bitcoin ETFs, Bitwise Says

The number of institutional investors holding bitcoin ETFs rose 14% in the second quarter of the year to 1,100, the report said.

Автор Will Canny21 серп. 2024 р., 4:35 дп GMT-4

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Bitcoin Bear Trap? Goldman Says Wednesday's U.S. Jobs Report Is Likely to Overstate Weakness

On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor statistics will publish a preliminary estimate of the benchmark revision to the level of monthly nonfarm payrolls from April 2023 to March 2024.

Автор Omkar Godbole21 серп. 2024 р., 4:14 дп GMT-4