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

Marchés

‘Mr. Bitcoin Is About to Go Down Big’: Jim Cramer Expects Lower Prices

Cramer in 2021 said he sold most of his bitcoin holdings.

Par Lyllah Ledesma11 oct. 2023

CNBC's Jim Cramer

Technologies

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

A goal of Robin Linus's design for "BitVM" is to enable Turing-complete Bitcoin contracts – making the blockchain programmable, similar to a computer – without making the network more complicated for other users.

Par Jamie Crawley11 oct. 2023

Robin Linus, a core contributor to ZeroSync and the author of the new "BitVM" paper. (Robin Linus)
Podcasts

Crypto Update | The Tone of the Federal Reserve Is Shifting

Par Noelle Acheson11 oct. 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Marchés

First Mover Americas: JPMorgan Goes Live With First Blockchain-Based Collateral Settlement

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 11, 2023.

Par Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole11 oct. 2023

(Shutterstock)

Marchés

Bitcoin Is Fundamentally Different From Other Cryptocurrencies: Fidelity Digital Assets

The crypto’s first technological breakthrough was not as a superior payment method but as a superior form of money, the report said.

Par Will Canny11 oct. 2023

Analysts differ on bitcoin's ultimate reaction to a spot ETF (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Marchés

Bitcoin Slips to $27K as Escalating Hamas-Israel Conflict Dampens Investor Confidence

Traders expect risk assets to fall further should geopolitical tensions continue to rise.

Par Shaurya Malwa11 oct. 2023

(@tmirzo via Unsplash)

Marchés

Bitcoin Cash Sees Biggest Liquidity Jump in Q3, Bitcoin and Ether Lag: Kaiko

Liquidity refers to market's ability to absorb large orders at stable prices.

Par Omkar Godbole11 oct. 2023

Splash (Janeke88/Pixabay)

Marchés

Bitcoin Hovers Above $27,000 as U.S. Stocks Advance

Meanwhile, bitcoin's dominance continues to climb.

Par Sam Reynolds, Krisztian Sandor10 oct. 2023

BTC price today (CoinDesk)

Marchés

Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Backs Bitcoin and Gold as Geopolitical Risks Rise

Jones said the U.S. in moving towards an “untenable fiscal position.”

Par Lyllah Ledesma10 oct. 2023

Paul Tudor Jones (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Robin Hood)
Podcasts

Crypto Update | Israel War Prompts Crypto Aid Funds, Bitcoin Doesn’t Budge to Latest Macro Factors

Par Noelle Acheson10 oct. 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises
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