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.

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Marchés

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Hits $1B AUM in One Week

IBIT’s holdings consist of 99% bitcoin, and nearly $60,000 in fiat, data shows.

Par Shaurya Malwa, Ian Allison18 janv. 2024, 7:51 a.m. UTC−5

BlackRock's corporate office in New York, New York. (Jim.henderson/Wikimedia Commons)

Marchés

Bitcoin Downside Risks Remain Despite Early Success of Spot ETFs, Observers Say

Several on-chain metrics and indicators still suggest the price correction may not be over or at least that a new rally is still not on the cards, one firm said.

Par Shaurya Malwa18 janv. 2024, 1:49 a.m. UTC−5

Profit, Risk and Loss. (Gino Crescoli/Pixabay)

Marchés

Bitcoin ETF Net Inflows Near $1B After Three Days

Total assets grew even as Grayscale's GBTC saw sizable outflows as investors cash in following its conversion to a spot ETF.

Par Stephen Alpher17 janv. 2024, 4:04 p.m. UTC−5

Bitcoin ETF net inflows approach $1B (Shutterstock)

Technologies

Protocol Village: Unstoppable Works With Push Protocol to Deliver Token-Gated Group Chats

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 11-17.

Par Bradley Keoun17 janv. 2024, 1:04 p.m. UTC−5

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

Podcasts

Crypto Update | BTC at $110K is 'Easy,' Says 3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors

Par Jennifer Sanasie17 janv. 2024, 11:00 a.m. UTC−5

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Finance

Jamie Dimon Bashes Bitcoin Again: 'A Pet Rock'

The JPMorgan CEO said this will be the last time he airs his opinion on bitcoin.

Par Lyllah Ledesma17 janv. 2024, 10:55 a.m. UTC−5

Marchés

First Mover Americas: Altcoins Lead, Bitcoin in Stasis Near $42.6K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 17, 2024.

Par Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole17 janv. 2024, 7:56 a.m. UTC−5

Podcasts

How Small Bitcoin ETF Issuers Will Compete With the Likes of BlackRock

Par Laura Shin17 janv. 2024, 7:01 a.m. UTC−5

Jeremy Allaire on Circle's ‘Multi-Decade’ Strategy and Where Stablecoin Regulation Is Headed

Marchés

Bitcoin's ‘De-Dollarization’ Narrative Loses Ground As USD Tightens Its Grip on International Transactions

The crypto market's de-dollarization expectations look premature as the greenback remained the preferred currency in international transactions in 2023, data show.

Par Omkar Godbole17 janv. 2024, 6:22 a.m. UTC−5

Marchés

Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer Says Bitcoin to Consolidate Recent Gains Amid ETF Hangover

Some have forecasted sharp declines in bitcoin's price as traders 'sell the news' post-ETF approval, but Fidelity's Director of Global Macro disagrees.

Par Sam Reynolds17 janv. 2024, 4:03 a.m. UTC−5