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's Move Below 20-DMA Possible Short-Term Bearish Signal, Analysts Say

The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value traded at a 10-day low and slipped below the 20-day moving average.

Por Lyllah Ledesma20 de abr. de 2023

Tecnologia

Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute Plugs Into CoinRoutes Smart-Order Routing System

CoinRoutes won a patent in February for a “cryptocurrency smart-order router” designed to help trading firms reduce the costs of storing large reams of historical data.

Por Bradley Keoun20 de abr. de 2023

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First Mover Americas: Landmark Crypto Laws Pass in Europe

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 20, 2023.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole20 de abr. de 2023

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Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Adding Zero-Fee Spot Trading

The availability of the spot market means traders no longer have to go elsewhere to exchange major cryptocurrencies and can set up multi-leg complex strategies at one place.

Por Omkar Godbole20 de abr. de 2023

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First Mover Asia: We’re Still Missing Good Web3 Games; Bitcoin Swoons Below $29K

The TradGaming world has tentpole franchises that have drawn large audiences, but Web3 games have yet to connect meaningfully with gaming enthusiasts.

Por Sam Reynolds, James Rubin20 de abr. de 2023

The 10 spot bitcoin ETFs on Monday experienced their first net inflows in a week (Jim Wilson/Unsplash)

Tecnologia

Trezor Model T Gets Bitcoin Privacy Upgrade With New CoinJoin Feature

CoinJoin will increase privacy by combining multiple bitcoin payments from multiple spenders to produce a single transaction whose history and ownership are obfuscated.

Por Frederick Munawa19 de abr. de 2023

Finanças

Tesla Made No Changes to Bitcoin Holdings in First Quarter

The valuation of bitcoin held on its balance sheet remained flat from the previous quarter at $184 million.

Por Stephen Alpher19 de abr. de 2023

Tesla has previously written down crypto holdings in accounting rules the industry says need an overhaul. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Hovers Near $29.3K After Binance Sell Order, UK Inflation Data

BTC fell as low as $29,045 earlier Wednesday. ETH dropped below $2,000 for the first time in almost a week.

Por Jocelyn Yang19 de abr. de 2023

Red arrows pointing down falling drop (Getty Images)

Tecnologia

Bitcoin Core Developer Dhruvkaran Mehta Steps Away, Teases New Startup Idea

The developer known as @dhruv on Twitter and GitHub, formerly a Google software engineer and now a successful entrepreneur, is taking a break from working on Bitcoin for another shot at a startup.

Por Frederick Munawa19 de abr. de 2023

Snippet of code pulled from Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 324, co-authored by Dhruv Mehta. (GitHub)

Vídeos

Crypto Custody Explained: Benefits and Risks

There is no shortage of horror stories about stolen funds, hacks and lost passwords in the crypto industry. This is where crypto custody comes into play. Casa CEO Nick Neuman breaks down three types of custodians, as well as the benefits and risks of each.

19 de abr. de 2023