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.

Opini

Bitcoin Set New Record of Daily Transactions the Same Day the U.S. Government Quietly Engineered a Bank Buyout

The events are unconnected, but crypto has a role to play in the wider political realignment questioning the sanctity of central banks and established powers.

Oleh Daniel Kuhn1 Mei 2023

Pasar

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Open Asia’s Trading Week Flat

ALSO: Five CoinDesk journalists offer their takeaways from Consensus 2023. They found an industry still filled with optimism but also realistic about the challenges ahead – most notably about the regulatory uncertainty.

Oleh Sam Reynolds30 Apr 2023

A tree reflected in still waters at night. (Pixabay)

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Trust Machines CEO on Revival of Bitcoin Building

Muneeb Ali, CEO of Trust Machines, discusses at Consensus 2023, the changes within the Bitcoin community's developer culture.

28 Apr 2023

Teknologi

Bitcoin Use Cases Are Seeing ‘Explosive Growth,' Trust Machines Says

"Bitcoin is fun again because there's a place to build again," said Muneeb Ali, CEO of Trust Machines and co-founder of Stacks, on StageX at Consensus 2023.

Oleh Frederick Munawa28 Apr 2023

Muneeb Ali, CEO, Trust Machines, in conversation with CoinDesk reporter Frederick Munawa (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Pasar

Balaji Srinivasan Explains $1M Bitcoin Bet Rationale, Says Could Take Longer Than 90 Days

The entrepreneur pointed to the government printing money as the reason for his bullish call.

Oleh Jamie Crawley28 Apr 2023

Balaji Srinivasan speaking at Consensus 2023 (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Pasar

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Ending Week on Positive Note

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 28, 2023.

Oleh Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole28 Apr 2023

Bitcoin's price has risen 7% in the past seven days.

Pasar

Bitcoin Held on Binance Surges to Record High of 692K BTC: Glassnode

The tally has increased by more than 50,000 bitcoins in four weeks, reversing the exodus seen late last year.

Oleh Omkar Godbole28 Apr 2023

Bitcoin en Binance. (Glassnode/CoinDesk)

Kebijakan

Hamas' Military Wing to Stop Accepting Bitcoin Donations: Report

The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades said the move is to protect donors from harm.

Oleh Sandali Handagama28 Apr 2023

Fighters of Ezz al-Din Al-Qassam brigades, the military wing of Hamas.

Pasar

Bitcoin Is Poised to Reclaim Crypto’s Spotlight: Berenberg

More investors are recognizing the digital asset as a sensible alternative not only among crypto tokens, but also within a global financial context, the firm said.

Oleh Will Canny28 Apr 2023