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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First Mover Asia: Resilient Bitcoin Rebounds Above $24K Despite Investors' Inflation, Labor Market Concerns

ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams explains the significance of bitcoin funding rates' 10-day, positive streak.

Door James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr.24 feb 2023

A child jumping on a trampoline (Shutterstock)

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Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin, Ether Trade Sideways as Jobs Data Remains Robust

Crypto markets chug along as a stubbornly tight labor market suggests that inflation will remain troublesome.

Door Glenn Williams Jr.23 feb 2023

The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C.. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

Financiën

Block’s Q4 Bitcoin Revenue Fell 7% Year Over Year to $1.83B

For the full year, Block’s bitcoin revenue declined 29% from 2021 due to the fall in the price of bitcoin, the company said.

Door Nelson Wang23 feb 2023

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Bitcoin Hovers Near $24K as Investors Mull Economic Uncertainties

Bitcoin was trading sideways over the past 24 hours, while ether has risen 2.1%.

Door Jocelyn Yang23 feb 2023

Crypto markets have struggled to gain traction. (David Foti/Unsplash)

Consensus Magazine

Bitcoin’s Future Hinges on Donations, and That’s Got People Worried

It costs up to $200 million a year to keep Bitcoin’s code maintained and functioning. Can developers find the resources they need in a plunging market? Frederick Munawa checks in.

Door Frederick Munawa23 feb 2023

Leren

Bitcoin NFTs: What Are Ordinal NFTs and How Do You Mint One?

NFTs on Bitcoin are different from the Ethereum NFTs most people are familiar with. Here’s what you need to know.

Door George Kaloudis23 feb 2023

The author's Bitcoin Ordinal NFT (ordinals.com)

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Bitcoin NFTs Challenge the Blockchain’s Largest Use Case: Money

Door Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine23 feb 2023

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

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Bitcoin Stuck in Bearish Elliott Wave Pattern Despite 47% Rally, QCP Capital Says

In wave theory, market trends unfold in five waves, three of which represent the primary trend and the other constitute partial retracements. Bitcoin's year-to-date rally seems to be a retracement ahead of the final leg lower, the crypto trading firm said.

Door Omkar Godbole23 feb 2023

La teoría de las ondas de Elliott pronostica una caída en bitcoin. (Schäferle/Pixabay)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Seesaws Above $24.1K Following Mixed FOMC Minutes

ALSO: Shaurya Malwa considers how nefarious market participants are attempting to benefit from the ongoing ChatGPT craze in technology circles by issuing fake tokens branded after the artificial intelligence chatbot.

Door James Rubin, Shaurya Malwa23 feb 2023