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

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Bitcoin Halving May Have a Positive Impact on Prices, But Other Factors Still at Play: Coinbase

The cryptocurrency does not operate in a vacuum, and its price is also affected by non-crypto influences, such as macro factors, the report said.

Автор Will Canny

Halving (Shutterstock)

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Want to Track the Speculative Frenzy in Bitcoin Market, Here’s How

Speculative frenzy characterised by irrational exuberance and greed is an infamous sign of an impending market top.

Автор Omkar Godbole

Tracking via a binocular. (12019/Pixabay)

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Protocol Village: Mysten Labs, Developer Behind Sui Blockchain, Claims to Achieve 'Linear Scaling'

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of March 14-March 20.

Автор Bradley Keoun

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

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Bitcoin Tops $67K on Dovish Fed Remarks; Ether Rebounds From SEC Fears, DOGE Soars

Fed policymakers maintained their outlook for three rate cuts by the end of the year, alleviating market concern of a more hawkish stance.

Автор Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin price on March 20 (CoinDesk)
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Crypto Update | Bitcoin and Ether Are Outperforming and the Fed Faces Challenges

Автор Helene Braun, Jennifer Sanasie

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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The Protocol: Bitcoin Halving in 3 Weeks, Solana's Yakovenko on Meme Coins

There's no slowdown in blockchain news, with Ethereum's Dencun upgrade in the rear view mirror and Bitcoin's halving now just over three weeks away. We spoke with Solana's Anatoly Yakovenko about the meme coin frenzy stressing the suddenly-active blockchain.

Автор Bradley Keoun

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Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates, Rate Cut Outlook Steady for This Year

Policymakers forecasted Wednesday they would lower interest rates to 4.6% by year-end, similarly to their December projection.

Автор Krisztian Sandor

Fed Chair Jay Powell is set to speak after the central bank held policy steady (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

Технологии

Bitcoin's Halving May Be Here Sooner Than You Know (Again)

Several months ago, the halving was expected to take place on April 28; now it's on track to land on April 19 or 20th, depending on time zone. Blame the surge in bitcoin's price, which has attracted more mining power and sped up the network.

Автор Jamie Crawley

Countdown (anncapictures/Pixabay)

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First Mover Americas: BTC's Drop Below $62K Is the Biggest Single-Day Loss Since FTX’s Collapse

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 20, 2024.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole

bitcoin price. FMA lead image March 20, 2024

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Bitcoin Climbs Above $63K, Crypto Longs Take On $600M in Liquidations

The broad-based CoinDesk 20, an index of various major tokens minus stablecoins, was little changed over the past 24 hours with losses of just 0.34%.

Автор Shaurya Malwa

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