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.

Mercados

Bitcoin Indicator Suggests Potential for Leverage Washout

A ratio related to bitcoin futures and the volatility of options has more than doubled this year, signaling outsized levels of leverage and speculation.

Por Omkar Godbole26 de fev. de 2024

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Tecnologia

Satoshi Anticipated Bitcoin Energy Debate in Email Thread With Early Collaborators

The Bitcoin creator saw an irony in the debate between economic liberty and conservation in an email thread with an early collaborator Martii 'Sirius' Malmi.

Por Sam Reynolds23 de fev. de 2024

"Skull Of Satoshi" (VonWong Productions)

Podcasts

CoinDesk Markets Week in Review

Por Jennifer Sanasie23 de fev. de 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Podcasts

Investors Are Piling Into Mining Stocks

Por William Foxley23 de fev. de 2024

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

Mercados

First Mover Americas: Worldcoin, The Graph and Filecoin Finish the Week on Top

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 23, 2024.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole23 de fev. de 2024

Política

Trump: Bitcoin Has Taken on 'a Life of Its Own,' Will Probably Need Some Regulation

The former U.S. president had previously said he was "not a fan" of cryptocurrencies and called central bank digital currencies dangerous, vowing not to allow them if elected.

Por Amitoj Singh23 de fev. de 2024