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.

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Holds Above $30K as Investors Await Historically Strong July, Eye Options Expiry

BTC has gained at least 20% in July in each of the past three years. Depending on its price heading into the expiry, bitcoin could rally additionally or retreat.

Yazan James Rubin26 Haz 2023

Podcast'ler

Crypto Update | Explosive Moves Could Be on the Horizon as Institutions (and Regulators) Get More Involved

Yazan Adam B. Levine, George Kaloudis26 Haz 2023

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

Görüş

Step Aside ‘Blockchain Technology’, IMF and BIS Have a New Crypto Buzzword

Financial stewards including the International Monetary Fund and Bank for International Settlements say tokenization is the future. They’re wrong.

Yazan George Kaloudis26 Haz 2023

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Investment Sentiment Turned Bullish After Largest Weekly Fund Inflow in a Year

The total digital asset inflows was $199 million, reversing nearly half of the previous nine consecutive weeks of outflows.

Yazan Lyllah Ledesma26 Haz 2023

Piyasalar

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Slightly From 12-Month High

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 26, 2023.

Yazan Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole26 Haz 2023

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Futures Attract Biggest Bets Since Terra's Collapse

Open interest has surged to $11 billion to its highest level in over a year.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa26 Haz 2023

Piyasalar

ProShares' Bitcoin Futures ETF Racks Up Biggest Weekly Inflow in a Year

Investors poured in $65 million to BITO in the past week, the data shows, breaking its previous 2023 high of just over $40 million in April.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa26 Haz 2023

The bitcoin market may see price volatility later Wednesday. (Ogutier/Pixabay)

Piyasalar

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Above $30K Amid Rising Investor Optimism

ALSO: Ripple Asia's policy lead praises Japan’s crypto laws that favor consumer protection. Rahul Advani said that the country has created "a very clear taxonomy for digital assets."

Yazan Sam Reynolds26 Haz 2023