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: BTC Loses $43K as Crypto Prices Slip

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 31, 2024.

Yazan Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole31 Oca 2024

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Price Nears $44K as ETFs See Net Inflows for First Time in a Week

The last previous net inflow day was January 22, when the spot products as a group added just over 1,200 bitcoin.

Yazan Helene Braun30 Oca 2024

The 10 spot bitcoin ETFs on Monday experienced their first net inflows in a week (Jim Wilson/Unsplash)

Podcast'ler

Crypto Update | Why Traders Should Watch Private Financing and M&A, With Elliot Chun

Yazan Jennifer Sanasie30 Oca 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Teknoloji

Taproot Wizards Delays 'Quantum Cats' Sale for 2nd Time, After Messy Bitcoin NFT Debut

"We had big plans for mint day and we didn’t live up to your expectations of us and to our expectations of ourselves," Taproot Wizards co-founder Udi Wertheimer posted on X.

Yazan Jamie Crawley30 Oca 2024

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

Finans

German Police Seize $2.1B Worth of Bitcoin in Piracy Sting

One of the suspects voluntarily transferred the bitcoin to the Federal Criminal Police Office.

Yazan Oliver Knight30 Oca 2024

German police announce $2.1B bitcoin seizure (Markus Spiske/Unsplash)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eclipses $43K Having Gained Nearly 10% in a Week

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 30, 2024.

Yazan Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole30 Oca 2024

Finans

Fintech Provider Portal Raises $34M Seed Round for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Exchange

Portal aims to offer a decentralized infrastructure for peer-to-peer swapping of BTC across different blockchains without the need for intermediaries, which heighten the risk of hacks.

Yazan Jamie Crawley30 Oca 2024

16:9 Portal, door, entrance (Tama66/Pixabay)

Podcast'ler

Is Mining Bitcoin Actually Good in Texas? With Tom Masiero

Yazan William Foxley30 Oca 2024

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

Piyasalar

SOL, AVAX Lead Crypto-Market Recovery, Bitcoin Tops 50-Day Average Before Fed Meeting

Altcoins' consistent positive performance over the past six days is boosting optimism and setting up bitcoin to test $46,000, one analyst said.

Yazan Omkar Godbole30 Oca 2024

Graph superimposed over a markets monitor

Teknoloji

Taproot Wizards Debut Sale of Bitcoin NFTs 'Quantum Cats' Marred by Tech Issues

The collection was on sale for 0.1 BTC ($4,300) each, meaning upwards of 300 BTC ($13 million) could have been raised if the full series of 3,000 had been placed.

Yazan Jamie Crawley29 Oca 2024