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.

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Bitcoin Corrects After Federal Reserve Indicates Rate Cuts May Take Time, With Kaiko's Dessislava Aubert

Par Jennifer Sanasie1 févr. 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Finance

Crypto Startup Velar Plans Perpetual Swaps Exchange for Bitcoin DeFi After Raising $3.5M

"Bitcoin DeFi is just too nascent right now," CEO Mithil Thakore said. But that's beginning to change.

Par Danny Nelson1 févr. 2024

Marchés

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $42K Following Wednesday's Dip

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 1, 2024.

Par Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole1 févr. 2024

Finance

Germany Banking Giant DZ to Pilot Crypto Trading This Year: Bloomberg

The bank released a cryptocurrency custody platform in November.

Par Oliver Knight1 févr. 2024

Marchés

ARK Invest Says Optimal Bitcoin Portfolio Allocation for 2023 Was 19.4%

The optimum allocation is up from 0.5% in 2015 and 6.2% in 2022.

Par Sam Reynolds1 févr. 2024

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

Marchés

It May Be Time for Bitcoin Traders to Focus on John Bollinger's Price Bands Again

Bitcoin's monthly chart Bollinger bandwidth resembles a pattern seen before the near-vertical rallies of 2020 and 2016.

Par Omkar Godbole1 févr. 2024

Technologies

Protocol Village: Braavos Wallet to Create Features Harnessing Account Abstraction on Starknet

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31.

Par Bradley Keoun31 janv. 2024

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

Marchés

Bitcoin Dips to $42.4K as Fed's Powell Pours Cold Water on March Rate Cut

"The market has gotten ahead of itself on the rates side," said one analyst.

Par Krisztian Sandor31 janv. 2024

Marchés

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Sounds Hawkish Note on March

Bitcoin investors have mostly been focused on spot ETFs and the upcoming halving, but central bank monetary policy is also likely to play a sizable role in the 2024 price outlook.

Par Stephen Alpher31 janv. 2024