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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Crypto Update | The Real Worth of Real World Assets, With Anthony Moro

작성자 Jennifer Sanasie2024년 2월 6일 a.m. 10:40 ET

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Could Drop in the Short Term

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 6, 2024.

작성자 Lyllah Ledesma2024년 2월 6일 a.m. 8:01 ET

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The Celsius Mining Scoop With ChazzonKe

작성자 William Foxley2024년 2월 6일 a.m. 7:00 ET

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

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Bitcoin ETFs Pose Risk for Coinbase Stock, Leverage Shares Says

COIN was one of the best-performing stocks in 2023, but has dropped by almost a third since the start of 2024.

작성자 Shaurya Malwa2024년 2월 6일 a.m. 6:25 ET

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Bitcoin Slips Towards $42K as Interest Rates Soar; Chainlink's LINK Defies Crypto Slump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his hawkish stance on rate cuts in a Sunday interview, weighing on risk assets.

작성자 Krisztian Sandor2024년 2월 5일 p.m. 5:36 ET

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Bitcoin NFT Project Taproot Wizards Sells Out First Collection, Raking in $13M

All 3,000 of the "Quantum Cats" digital images were claimed by the end of Monday's public mint, selling for a fixed price of 0.1 BTC ($4,265) each – despite severe technical issues that had delayed the process by a full week.

작성자 Jamie Crawley, Bradley Keoun2024년 2월 5일 p.m. 3:26 ET

Screenshot of "Quantum Cats" collection from the project's website. (Quantum Cats/Taproot Wizards)

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Bitcoin: A New Regulatory Attack Vector

The Bitcoin miner survey launched by the U.S. Energy Information Administration is not an innocuous information-gathering exercise. And, it could end up hurting much more than just the crypto ecosystem.

작성자 Noelle Acheson2024년 2월 5일 p.m. 3:24 ET

Bitmain Antminer S19 Hydro mining rigs, the company's latest technology, installed at a Merkle Standard facility in Washington state. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin To Reach $70K By Year End: Markus Thielen

The macro environment, monetary tailwinds, U.S. election cycle and increasing TradFi demand all point to higher prices.

작성자 Lyllah Ledesma2024년 2월 5일 p.m. 12:28 ET

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Crypto Update | A New Wave of Upside Potential Unlocks for BTC at $44k, Says Julius de Kempenaer

작성자 Jennifer Sanasie2024년 2월 5일 a.m. 11:00 ET

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Bitcoin ETFs See $700M Net Inflows as BlackRock, Fidelity Gains Offset GBTC Outflows: CoinShares

New U.S. bitcoin ETFs have amassed $7.7 billion in funds since debut, offsetting the $6 billion outflows from incumbents, according to CoinShares data.

작성자 Krisztian Sandor2024년 2월 5일 a.m. 10:27 ET