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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Bitcoin Held in Exchange Wallets Rising at Pace of $1.16B a Month, Data Show

The inflow comes as bitcoin has gained 7% this month, extending October's 28% rally.

작성자 Omkar Godbole2023년 11월 20일

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Javier Milei Wins Argentine Presidency; Bitcoin Gains Nearly 3%

The self-described anarcho-capitalist has been supportive of bitcoin, calling it "the return of money to its original creator, the private sector."

작성자 Stephen Alpher2023년 11월 20일

(Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

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Featured Story | Congress Gets the Runaround From Regulators, Again

작성자 Noelle Acheson2023년 11월 19일

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

작성자 Noelle Acheson2023년 11월 18일

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SEC Delays Decisions on Franklin Templeton and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The moves were expected and aren't having any immediate effect on the bitcoin price.

작성자 Stephen Alpher2023년 11월 17일

SEC Chair Gary Gensler in Washington on Oct. 25, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Update | Which Asset Would Benefit More From a U.S. Spot ETF – Bitcoin, or Ether?

작성자 Noelle Acheson2023년 11월 17일

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First Mover Americas: Avalanche and Near Lead Weekly Gains

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 17, 2023.

작성자 Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole2023년 11월 17일

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Here Are 3 Charts Supporting the Bull Case for Bitcoin

Plots related to global central banks, U.S. financial conditions and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield suggest the path of least resistance for the cryptocurrency is upward.

작성자 Omkar Godbole2023년 11월 17일