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 Seesaws Back Under $26K After CPI, as Investors Await Fed Rate Hike Decision

The U.S. central bank now seems increasingly likely to suspend its more than year-long campaign of interest rate hikes. An analyst flags recessionary concerns in a note to CoinDesk.

Por James Rubin13 de jun. de 2023

Tecnologia

Bitcoin Infrastructure Firm Blockstream to Unveil Its Long-Awaited Mining Rig in 3Q of 2024

The company expects to raise more capital to fund its mining business.

Por Frederick Munawa13 de jun. de 2023

Rendered image of Blockstream’s new ASIC Bitcoin miner (Blockstream)

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Bitcoin, Ether Remain Resilient After Binance, Coinbase Suits, and Amid Long-Running Crypto Industry Turmoil

The two largest cryptos by market value have shown a remarkable ability to weather crypto turmoil and macroeconomic events over the past year.

Por Glenn Williams Jr.13 de jun. de 2023

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Bitcoin, Ether and Stablecoins Total 80% of $1T Crypto Market Cap as Investors Flee Altcoins

The combined market capitalization of BTC, ETH and stablecoins reached the highest level since February 2021, digital asset research firm K33 Research noted.

Por Krisztian Sandor13 de jun. de 2023

Rendimiento superior de BTC y ETH. (K33 Research)

Podcasts

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Por Adam B. Levine13 de jun. de 2023

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Bitcoin Miners Transfer $174M Worth of Coins to Exchanges in Two Weeks

The 14-day average of miner transfers to exchanges has increased sharply to 489.26 BTC, the highest since March 2021, according to Glassnode.

Por Omkar Godbole13 de jun. de 2023

Finanças

U.S. CPI Inflation Slowed to 0.1% in May; Bitcoin Rises

The news on consumer prices comes one day ahead of the results of the Fed's latest monetary policy meeting.

Por Stephen Alpher13 de jun. de 2023

Mercados

First Mover Americas: eToro Delists 4 SEC Targeted Tokens for U.S. Customers

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 13, 2023.

Por Lyllah Ledesma13 de jun. de 2023

Finanças

Classifying Crypto Tokens as Securities Will Hamper Some Blockchains’ Decentralization Efforts, Bernstein Says

The core issue is whether countries should use securities law framed decades ago to categorize crypto tokens, without realizing the efforts of blockchain networks’ to transform existing financial systems, the report said.

Por Will Canny13 de jun. de 2023