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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Sell Crypto Volatility in May, and Go Away?

The recent calm in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) should not lull market participants into a false sense of security.

著者 Nathan Cox2023年5月31日

Roller coaster ride for bitcoin on Monday (Getty Images)

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5 Years After the $500K Ethereum Wager Between Joe Lubin and Jimmy Song, Who Won?

The wager made at Consensus 2018 between the two blockchain eminences hinged on how far Ethereum adoption would get by now. Crypto analysts say the network appears to have met a key threshold, or at least gotten very close.

著者 Sage D. Young, Elaine Ramirez2023年5月31日

From the left, Joe Lubin, Jimmy Song, and Brady Dale. (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slumps Back to $27K on Fed Worry

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 31, 2023.

著者 Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole2023年5月31日

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Bitcoin Recedes to $27K as Fed's Mester Favors Unabated Tightening

"I don't really see a compelling reason to pause rate hikes," Fed's Mester said, validating the recent hawkish repricing of interest rate expectations in the U.S.

著者 Omkar Godbole2023年5月31日

Bitcoin's price chart (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

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First Mover Asia: Nearly $275 Million in Ether Burnt This Month as It Continues Deflationary Trend

Also: Bitcoin and volatility have a tricky relationship.

著者 Sam Reynolds2023年5月31日

Ethereum's London hard fork will burn ether to reduce supply.

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Bitcoin Edges Below $28K as Investors Eye U.S. Debt Ceiling Progress

Investors awaited a House vote on the debt limit deal, scheduled for Wednesday.

著者 Jocelyn Yang2023年5月30日

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ProShares’ Bitcoin Futures ETF Underperforms BTC This Year: K33 Research

The underperformance stems from hidden costs of rolling futures contracts every month as they expire called the “contango bleed,” exacerbated by this year’s rebound in BTC price.

著者 Krisztian Sandor2023年5月30日