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.

Keuangan

Coinbase Shares Soar as Crypto-Related Stocks Continue Post-Fed Rally

Barclays analyst said Coinbase volumes rose 56% in January from the previous month.

Oleh Helene Braun, Aoyon Ashraf2 Feb 2023

Crypto-related stocks soared after the Federal Reserve's latest rate hike decision. (TradingView)

Teknologi

Giant Bitcoin 'Taproot Wizard' NFT Minted in Collaboration With Luxor Mining Pool

Luxor Mining collaborated with independent developer Udi Wertheimer to mint the NFT advertising “Magic Internet JPEGs” in “the largest Bitcoin block ever mined.”

Oleh Frederick Munawa, George Kaloudis2 Feb 2023

Pasar

First Mover Americas: Binance Returns to South Korea Via GOPAX

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 3, 2023.

Oleh Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole2 Feb 2023

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as "CZ", founder and CEO of Binance, at Davos in 2023. (Casper Labs)

Keuangan

Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger Calls for Crypto Ban in the US

The veteran investor doubled down on his bitcoin skepticism, comparing it to gambling contracts.

Oleh Oliver Knight2 Feb 2023

Billionaire investors Warren Buffett (right) and his business partner Charlie Munger (David Silverman/Getty Images)

Pasar

Bitcoin, S&P 500 Close In on Bullish 'Golden Cross' Signal

In the past, bitcoin's big rallies have started with a golden cross, but not all golden crosses have led to a big rally.

Oleh Omkar Godbole2 Feb 2023

The concurrent occurrence of golden cross on bitcoin and S&P 500 might spur more risk taking in financial markets. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Keuangan

Crypto Miner Pow.re Raises $9.2M Series A at $150M Valuation

Montreal-headquartered mining firm specializes in operating from locations with stranded power.

Oleh Sam Reynolds2 Feb 2023

Pasar

First Mover Asia: Is Bitcoin's Ride Past $24.1K a Stopping Point or Sign of Further Gains?

ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes that Waves’ decision to abandon the stablecoin model underlines a decline in this sector stemming from the terraUSD implosion and other debacles.

Oleh Shaurya Malwa, James Rubin2 Feb 2023

Bitcoin traveled past $24.1K at one point following the Fed's interest rate announcement. (Getty Images)

Pasar

Crypto Markets Analysis: A Wave of Economic Data Rises on Wednesday With Fed Rate Decision

Bitcoin rose above $23.7K in the immediate aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s moderate increase, but at least one trend points to a possible crypto price decline.

Oleh Glenn Williams Jr.1 Feb 2023

Podcast

A Primer on the Debate Around Ordinal Inscriptions, aka Bitcoin NFTs

Oleh Nathaniel Whittemore1 Feb 2023

Video

US Blacklists Bitcoin, Ether Addresses Tied to Russian Sanctions-Evasion Efforts; Bitcoin Price Predictions

The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions watchdog, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has blacklisted a bitcoin and an ether address linked to sanctions evasion. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) price predictions from ARK Invest and Matrixport.

1 Feb 2023