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.

Pasar

On Heels of First Losing Month of 2023, Bitcoin and Ether Flash Differing Signals

While bitcoin appears positioned to trade flat, ether shows indications of being in an uptrend.

Oleh Glenn Williams Jr.1 Jun 2023, 2.12 p.m. ET

Pasar

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Begins June Dropping Back Below $27K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 1, 2023.

Oleh Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole1 Jun 2023, 8.21 a.m. ET

Pasar

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Settles Above $27.1K After Early Wednesday Dip as Rate Hike, Inflation Worries Heighten

ALSO: Large bitcoin holders reduced their holdings and sent assets to exchanges in the days leading up to the debt deal. What's next?

Oleh James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr.31 Mei 2023, 10.02 p.m. ET

Pasar

Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Brace for Downturn in Coming Liquidity Shock, Observers Say

Improving liquidity conditions so far this year have lifted risk assets such as cryptocurrencies, but the trend is poised to turn once the U.S. debt ceiling is lifted and the Treasury along with the Fed resume tightening, analysts say.

Oleh Krisztian Sandor31 Mei 2023, 7.45 p.m. ET

Pasar

Inflation Concerns, Strong Jobs Data Put Bitcoin on the Defensive

A strong May jobs report on Friday could set the crypto up for further declines.

Oleh Glenn Williams Jr.31 Mei 2023, 3.49 p.m. ET

The exterior of the Federal Reserve Board building (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Podcast

Crypto Update | BTC Price Fell Today After Fed Member Stated 'No Reason' To Halt Rate Hike Cycle and Student Loan Payments Will Resume This Year

Oleh Adam B. Levine31 Mei 2023, 2.38 p.m. ET

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

Kebijakan

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl

In a Senate hearing, a top U.S. Treasury official said Chinese drug makers have found crypto payments “appealing,” and Warren cited Elliptic research to back a push for legislation.

Oleh Jesse Hamilton31 Mei 2023, 1.01 p.m. ET

Prescription fentanyl (Daniel Tahar/Wikimedia Commons)

Pasar

Sell Crypto Volatility in May, and Go Away?

The recent calm in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) should not lull market participants into a false sense of security.

Oleh Nathan Cox31 Mei 2023, 12.00 p.m. ET

Roller coaster ride for bitcoin on Monday (Getty Images)

Teknologi

5 Years After the $500K Ethereum Wager Between Joe Lubin and Jimmy Song, Who Won?

The wager made at Consensus 2018 between the two blockchain eminences hinged on how far Ethereum adoption would get by now. Crypto analysts say the network appears to have met a key threshold, or at least gotten very close.

Oleh Sage D. Young, Elaine Ramirez31 Mei 2023, 11.30 a.m. ET