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 Network Congestion Causes Binance to Pause Withdrawals

The world’s biggest crypto exchange has now resumed withdrawals, but problems continue to linger for the Bitcoin protocol.

Автор Sam Reynolds7 трав. 2023 р.

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Bitcoin’s Activity Pushes Average Transaction Fee to Nearly 2-Year High

A spike in transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain involving Ethereum-style tokens and non-fungible token (NFT)-like "inscriptions" has driven up congestion on the network, pushing the average fee rate to the highest in nearly two years while showering miners of the cryptocurrency with extra revenue. "The Hash" panel discusses the milestone and its implications for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

5 трав. 2023 р.

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Pump the BRCs: The Promise and Peril of Bitcoin-backed Tokens

A new way of issuing tokens on Bitcoin is growing fast. So why did their creator warn that they “will be worthless?"

Автор David Z. Morris5 трав. 2023 р.

Piggy bank bent forward change money coins (Andre Taissin/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Craig Wright Shows ‘Prima Facie Evidence’ of Contemptuous Conduct, U.S. Judge Says

The computer scientist who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto is still engaged in a $143 million dispute over bitcoin ownership.

Автор Jack Schickler5 трав. 2023 р.

Craig Wright at CoinGeek Conference New York (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek)

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First Mover Americas: Meme Coin PEPE Surges to $1B Market Cap

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 5, 2023.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole5 трав. 2023 р.

Pepe the Frog (PepeCoin's Twitter account)

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U.S. Adds 253K Jobs in April, Topping Expectations for 180K; Bitcoin Falls

The unemployment rate fell to 3.4% versus forecasts for a slight rise to 3.6%.

Автор Stephen Alpher5 трав. 2023 р.

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U.S. Regulatory Crackdown Sees Institutional Investors Prefer Gold to Bitcoin: JPMorgan

This year’s 76% bitcoin rally appears to have been driven by retail buying, the report said.

Автор Will Canny5 трав. 2023 р.

(Federal Reserve Bank of New York, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Chalks Out 'Head and Shoulders' Pattern Ahead of U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls: Valkyrie Investments

Although not classically meeting the textbook criteria from technical analysis of a head-and-shoulders pattern, price action since March 19 has painted an extreme high with flanking lower highs, Valkyrie's analysts said.

Автор Omkar Godbole5 трав. 2023 р.