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.

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Marchés

Bitcoin Ordinals Protocol Token ORDI Rockets 50% on Binance Listing

Binance warned users to expect high volatility around ORDI token prices and gave it a risk classification of "higher-than-normal."

Par Shaurya Malwa7 nov. 2023

Marchés

CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Surge Indicates Interim BTC Price Top

Every once in a while, open interest sees a spike in a relatively short amount of time. When that happens, it nearly always marks a turning point for bitcoin prices, one observer noted.

Par Omkar Godbole7 nov. 2023

Open interest in Chicago Mercantile Exchange's BTC futures has surged 35% in four weeks. (Erol Ahmed/Unsplash)

Marchés

XRP, LINK, DOGE Lead Altcoin Gains as Bitcoin Sits at $35K

A few days of outperformance has ignited chatter about "altcoin season."

Par Krisztian Sandor6 nov. 2023

Marchés

Cathie Wood Likes Bitcoin as Both Deflationary and Inflationary Hedge

Wood would choose bitcoin over gold "hands down" as an asset to hold for the next ten years.

Par Jamie Crawley6 nov. 2023

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood (Marco Bello/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Microsoft Listing Fake Ledger App Leads to $590K of Bitcoin Stolen by Hackers

The hacker also stole $180,000 worth of assets on Ethereum and BSC.

Par Oliver Knight6 nov. 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Insights from Coinbase's Q3 Earnings Report

Par Noelle Acheson6 nov. 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Marchés

First Mover Americas: FTX Wants to Sell Its GBTC

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 6, 2023.

Par Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole6 nov. 2023

Marchés

Bitcoin Addresses With Over $1K of BTC Hits Record 8M, Data Shows

The number could grow exponentially, representing a tremendous amount of purchasing power, one observer said.

Par Omkar Godbole6 nov. 2023

BTC's price, addresses with at least $1,000 worth of BTC. (Blockware Solutions, Glassnode)

Marchés

There Is No Reason Not to Be Bullish on Bitcoin After Payroll Data, Crypto Expert Says

We’re seeing decent progress on the CPI and hourly earnings trends, giving room for the Fed to speak in a continued dovish tone, Amberdata's Greg Magadini said.

Par Omkar Godbole6 nov. 2023