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: Bitcoin Extends Its Stay Below $28K, Dogecoin Stays Hot

Dogecoin surged after Twitter replaced its familiar blue bird atop its homepage with the cryptocurrency's iconic Shiba Inu dog logo. ALSO: Is Indonesia’s CBDC a potential alternative to Visa and Mastercard?

Oleh James Rubin, Shenna Peter3 Apr 2023, 9.56 p.m. ET

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Bitcoin Drops to $27.5K While Dogecoin Spikes After Twitter Logo Change

BTC needs a catalyst to break the $30,000 threshold, says an analyst. DOGE spikes after Twitter changes its platform's logo to the dogecoin symbol from the blue bird.

Oleh Jocelyn Yang3 Apr 2023, 5.39 p.m. ET

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Internet Computer Issues ‘Liquid Bitcoin,’ for Faster, Cheaper BTC Transactions

ckBTC brings layer-2 capabilities to Bitcoin, while also ensuring greater security and decentralization than other BTC-pegged tokens, developers say.

Oleh Shaurya Malwa3 Apr 2023, 9.15 a.m. ET

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Within Range of $30K

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

Oleh Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole3 Apr 2023, 8.18 a.m. ET

Bitcoin is within range of $30,000, but will need a stronger push to get there, one analyst said.

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U.S. Banking System Turmoil Has Spurred Bitcoin Outperformance: Coinbase

The cryptocurrency has topped other digital assets in the last month, a report from the exchange noted.

Oleh Will Canny3 Apr 2023, 5.56 a.m. ET

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April Seasonality Favors Bitcoin and Stocks

The first month of the second quarter is usually bullish for risk assets.

Oleh Omkar Godbole3 Apr 2023, 2.49 a.m. ET

Abril ha sido alcista para bitcoin y las acciones. (Matrixport)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $28K as Investors Await Fresh Productivity, Jobs Data

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that decentralized-focused tokens, including LDO and DYDX, were the quarter's best performers. Their gains came as U.S. regulators ratcheted up their scrutiny of centralized exchanges.

Oleh Sam Reynolds, James Rubin2 Apr 2023, 9.36 p.m. ET