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.


Bitcoin News

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First Mover Asia: Will Bitcoin Soon Begin a Retest of 30K?

ALSO: Crypto companies and trade organization are spending a fraction of the amount that other industries are allocating for lobbying. That may change.

Oleh Sam Reynolds22 Mei 2023

(Steven Cordes/Unsplash)

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Crypto Miner Marathon Pledges $500K in Matching Funds to Brink for Bitcoin Development

Marathon CEO Fred Thiel tells CoinDesk in an interview that he wants to make sure development and maintenance of the open-source Bitcoin Core client software are "properly funded."

Oleh Frederick Munawa21 Mei 2023

Fred Thiel at Bitcoin 2023. (Frederick Munawa)
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Featured Story | Elizabeth Warren’s Bill Won’t Stop Money Laundering, but It Could Ban Crypto

Oleh Adam B. Levine21 Mei 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators
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Featured Story | Should We Worry About Tether’s Bitcoin-Buying Plan?

Oleh Adam B. Levine20 Mei 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

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Bitcoin Payments App Strike Expands to More Than 65 Countries From Three

Strike, led by Jack Mallers, currently operates in the U.S. and El Salvador. Now it's pushing into new markets in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia and the Caribbean – from Antigua and Barbuda to Vanuatu and Zambia.

Oleh Frederick Munawa19 Mei 2023

Jack Mallers, founder and CEO of Strike, stands on a stage at Bitcoin 2023. (Frederick Munawa)

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Bitcoin Hovers Below $27K as Fed Chair Powell Makes Modestly Dovish Comments

Nearly 4 out of 5 traders now expect the U.S. central bank to pause its series of rate hikes at its upcoming June meeting.

Oleh Jocelyn Yang19 Mei 2023

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin and Broader Crypto Prices Little-Changed in Eventful News Week

Litecoin was the largest gainer among large-cap cryptocurrencies.

Oleh Glenn Williams Jr.19 Mei 2023

(Getty Images)
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Crypto Update | The Influential Force of Stablecoins Are Shaping Crypto's Road to Recovery

Oleh Adam B. Levine19 Mei 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators
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Unraveling the Digital Currency Landscape With Riccardo Ricchi

Oleh Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey19 Mei 2023

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

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Jack Dorsey-backed TBD Launches New Web5 Toolkit to Decentralize the Internet

The official announcement was made Thursday at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach, Florida.

Oleh Frederick Munawa19 Mei 2023

The TBD announcement was made at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami. (Frederick Munawa)
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