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

Crypto Update | Why Are Traders Shorting Ethereum? With John Lo

Yazan Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie14 Mar 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Teknoloji

Protocol Village: Fjord Foundry, a Token-Sale Platform, Raises $4.3M

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of March 7-March 13.

Yazan Bradley Keoun14 Mar 2024

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Piyasalar

Gold Bug Peter Schiff Says He Wishes He'd Bought Bitcoin in 2010

The American stockbroker has repeatedly called bitcoin a “bubble” and said he still doesn’t believe in its long-term future.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa14 Mar 2024

Piyasalar

Beware of Bitcoin's 'Rising Wedge,' Chart Analyst Says

"Normally rising wedges resolve bearish," crypto analyst and trader Josh Olszewicz told CoinDesk.

Yazan Omkar Godbole14 Mar 2024

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Could Drop to $58K as Cool-Off Period Is Imminent, Swissblock Says

Bitcoin nearly doubled in price since late January, but a "counter move seems to be near," Swissblock analysts said.

Yazan Krisztian Sandor13 Mar 2024

Finans

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Raising Another $500M to Buy More Bitcoin

The debt offering comes just days after the company closed on an $800 million capital raise, also with proceeds used to buy bitcoin.

Yazan Stephen Alpher13 Mar 2024

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy (Michael.com)

Podcast'ler

As Bitcoin Surges, So Does Its Recognition | Emerging as a Possible Arbiter of Truth?

Yazan Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey13 Mar 2024

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Teknoloji

The Protocol: Is Ethereum's Dencun Update All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Some developers think that shifting the Ethereum ecosystem further towards layer 2 networks could risk setting it down the wrong path.

Yazan Sam Kessler13 Mar 2024

Görüş

How a Bitcoin Mixer Laundering Conviction Might Be Appealed

Roman Sterlingov was convicted on four charges related to operating the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog, a decision noted defense attorney Tor Ekeland intends to challenge.

Yazan Daniel Kuhn13 Mar 2024