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.

Technologies

Bitcoin Whales Spook Crypto Twitter With Sudden Wallet Movements

At least four wallets from bitcoin’s early days have seen signs of activity in the past few days.

Par Shaurya Malwa25 avr. 2023

Marchés

Bitcoin's 50-Day Moving Average in Focus for Crypto Analysts After 11% Price Pullback

A break below the average would call into question the bull market's strength, one analyst said.

Par Omkar Godbole25 avr. 2023

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Crypto Flat as Markets Await Tech Earnings

ALSO: Although Do Kwon is in a lot of trouble, his lawyers have raised a legitimate issue about crypto regulation in the U.S, and the SEC’s quest for unlimited jurisdiction over the asset class.

Par Sam Reynolds25 avr. 2023

Marchés

Bitcoin Drops to $27.3K, Ether Edges Toward $1.8K Amid Investors' Interest Rate Concerns

BTC’s recent price drop can be interpreted as “a period of consolidation and a healthy correction after an explosive move upwards past $30,000 over the last several months,” one analyst says.

Par Jocelyn Yang24 avr. 2023

Marchés

Bitcoin Price May Hit $100K by End-2024, Standard Chartered Bank Says

A report from the firm noted that the crypto winter is finally over and bitcoin halving is set to be a positive catalyst for the price.

Par Lyllah Ledesma24 avr. 2023

Marchés

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts Work Week in the Red

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 24, 2023.

Par Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole24 avr. 2023

Marchés

Bitcoin Posts Biggest Weekly Loss in 5 Months as Dollar Liquidity Declines, Debt Ceiling Fears Return

The cost of insuring against a potential U.S. government default in the next 12 months soared to record highs last week.

Par Omkar Godbole24 avr. 2023

Gráfico de precios de bitcoin. (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Marchés

Declining Bitcoin-Ether Correlation Could Affect Crypto Investors’ Hedging Strategies: Coinbase

From a fundamental perspective, the weaker correlation supports diversification arguments in favor of holding both BTC and ETH, the exchange said.

Par Will Canny24 avr. 2023

Panxora is raising money for a hedge fund focused on DeFi tokens.

Marchés

First Mover Asia: What's Next After Bitcoin's Retreat

ALSO: CoinDesk columnist David Morris writes that Taylor Swift's avoided the embarrassment of striking a business deal with embattled crypto exchange FTX by reportedly asking the type of common-sense questions that should be part of any business negotiation.

Par James Rubin, Bradley Keoun, David Z. Morris24 avr. 2023