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.

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Ether Drops 1.9% to 7-Month Low as Crypto Buckles Further Following Inflation Data

Risk-off sentiment hit markets as a slightly hotter-than-expected inflation reading boosted U.S. Treasury rates and the dollar.

Автор Krisztian Sandor12 окт. 2023 г.

Подкасты

Exploring Crypto's Role in Times of Conflict | Israel's Crypto Scene, Smart Contracts Under BitVM, and More

Автор Margaux Nijkerk, Sam Kessler, Bradley Keoun12 окт. 2023 г.

Подкасты

Crypto Update | Crypto Markets Slump and a Potential Bitcoin Innovation

Автор Noelle Acheson12 окт. 2023 г.

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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U.S. September CPI Rises 0.4%, Outpacing Forecasts; Bitcoin Slips Further

The year-over-year pace of inflation was 3.7%, also faster than economist expectations.

Автор Stephen Alpher12 окт. 2023 г.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Extends Decline for a Fifth Day, Touches $26.6K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 12, 2023.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole12 окт. 2023 г.

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Friday the 13th and Bitcoin. Is it Unlucky for Crypto Traders?

While U.S. stocks have typically gone down, the date has historically been positive for bitcoin.

Автор Omkar Godbole12 окт. 2023 г.

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Bitcoin’s 300% Surge From Early 2019 in Focus as Fed Officials Favor Rate Pause

The 2019 playbook offers a bullish view for bitcoin as Fed officials signal pause in the rate hike cycle.

Автор Omkar Godbole12 окт. 2023 г.

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Bitcoin Sinks Nearly 3% to $26.7K; Bulls Ponder How Low It Can Go

After failing again at $28,000 resistance over the weekend, bitcoin has retreated to its weakest level since late September.

Автор Krisztian Sandor11 окт. 2023 г.

Технологии

The Protocol: Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan

ZeroSync's Robin Linus has ignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by introducing the "BitVM" paper, proposing a straightforward method for incorporating smart contracts into the original blockchain, a feature predominantly associated with Ethereum and its numerous derivatives.

Автор Bradley Keoun11 окт. 2023 г.