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.


Bitcoin News
Podcasts

CoinDesk Markets Week in Review

Door Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markten

Institutions Still Skeptical of a Near-Term Bitcoin Price Rally, CME Options Data Show

The higher implied volatility for short-dated puts suggests investors are willing to pay a premium for downside protection, CF Benchmarks said.

Door Omkar Godbole

(sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

Financiën

Coinbase Shares Sink 9% on Report CME to Consider Listing Spot Bitcoin

The stock was the second worst performing among crypto stocks on Thursday.

Door Helene Braun

(Alpha Photo/Flickr)
Podcasts

Crypto Update | The Role of ETFs in Diversifying Portfolios

Door Jennifer Sanasie

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markten

Bitcoin Mining Cost Drops to $45K as Inefficient Miners Exit: JPMorgan

The bank sees limited upside for the bitcoin price in the near term due to a number of headwinds.

Door Will Canny

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Markten

Miner Hut 8’s Bitcoin Stack Gives it Capital to Pursue Upcoming Projects, Upgrade to Buy: Craig-Hallum

The miner’s bitcoin stash is a protective feature for investors and opportunistic capital for the business to use for growth, the report said.

Door Will Canny

A Hut 8 mining facility (hut8.io)

Markten

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $66K as Interest-Rate Cuts Loom

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 16, 2024.

Door Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole

BTC price, FMA May 16 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markten

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Slides to Lowest Since April 2021. Here's Why

"Ether is a 'lightning rod' for negative sentiment from crypto native and external players and has several weak spots," one observer said.

Door Omkar Godbole

ETH/BTC hits a three-year low. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Markten

Bitcoin Has Best Day in 2 Months as Markets Anticipate a ‘Summer of Easing'

The net percent of global central banks cutting rates is increasing in a positive sign for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Door Omkar Godbole

(Giovanni Calia/Unsplash)

Markten

Bitcoin Hits $66K as Soft Inflation Data Sparks Crypto Rally

Sluggish U.S. retail sales and softer inflation reports have opened the way for the next leg up in the crypto rally, Swissblock said.

Door Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin price on May 15 (CoinDesk)
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Laatste Crypto Nieuws

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The SEC meeting that wasn't: State of Crypto
There were hopes that regulators could move if the Clarity Act didn't advance, but those, too, may be paused.
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Crypto investors are looking past market-cap rankings and back to fundamentals
Investors are starting to judge crypto tokens on usage, economics and value capture rather than market-cap rank, industry executives said.
Negatief
Crypto wallet SafePal reveals a data breach exposing nearly 40,000 customers' order info
While the data breach exposed the personal order details of thousands of customers, all private keys, seed phrases, and crypto assets remain completely safe.
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MiCA's cleanup is creating a new scam wave across the European Union
Fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges to steal funds from users forced to migrate their accounts after the EU's MiCA deadline are on the rise.

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