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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First Mover Americas: MakerDAO Exchange Balance Jumps; CZ Denies He Owns CommEx

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 28, 2023.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole28 sept 2023

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, CEO de Binance, en el evento Consensus Singapore 2018. (CoinDesk)

Finanzas

Listed Bitcoin Miners Could Be the Ultimate Bet for 2024: Matrixport

Investors could see outsized gains by buying a diversified portfolio of publicly listed mining companies, the report said.

Por Will Canny28 sept 2023

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Trader Says Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Need ‘Chaos’ for Price Growth

The crypto sector could need banking problems or uncertainty about the solvency of governments to generate sustainable growth momentum.

Por Shaurya Malwa28 sept 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Bitcoin ETFs in Limbo, Regulatory Moves, and Global Crypto Growth

Por Noelle Acheson27 sept 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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Bitcoin Slides Back Towards $26K as Surging Interest Rates Trigger Macro Jitters

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose another nine basis points Wednesday to a new 16-year high of 4.63%.

Por Stephen Alpher, Sam Reynolds27 sept 2023

Bitcoin faces macro hurdles. (Josh Boak/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Jumps 2%, Ignoring DXY's Rise to 10-Month High; XRP Eyes Death Cross

The uptick was initially led by spot market buyers, which squeezed out bearish derivative positions, one analyst said.

Por Omkar Godbole27 sept 2023

Trading prices displayed on a monitor screen.

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First Mover Americas: Binance Sells Russian Unit

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2023.

Por Omkar Godbole, Jamie Crawley27 sept 2023

Finanzas

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Confirms Mining Invalid BTC Block Due to a Bug

The block was invalidated due to a "transaction ordering issue."

Por Oliver Knight27 sept 2023

Antminer bitcoin mining rigs displayed at Consensus 2021 (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin, Ether Prices Stay Flat as Traders Eye Return of U.S. Equities Correlation

Crypto majors lost just under 0.5% as U.S. markets closed lower on Tuesday.

Por Shaurya Malwa27 sept 2023

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Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Gauge Tops Ether for Record 20 Straight Days

The spread between dominant crypto options exchange Deribit's forward-looking 30-day implied volatility index for ether (ETH DVOL) and bitcoin (BTC DVOL) has been consistently negative since Sept. 7.

Por Omkar Godbole27 sept 2023