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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CFTC-Binance Lawsuit Could Worsen Crypto Market Liquidity, Pull Bitcoin Down to $25K: Observers

Low liquidity means a wave of buy or sell orders can have an outsized impact on bitcoin's market price.

Door Omkar Godbole28 mrt 2023

Grayscale's GBTC has lower liquidity than some rival bitcoin ETFs. (roegger/Pixabay)

Technologie

Newly Formed ZeroSync Association Brings Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Bitcoin

The association has received sponsorship from crypto investment firm Geometry Research and StarkWare Industries, the software company behind layer 2 Ethereum zero-knowledge rollup scaling system StarkNet.

Door Frederick Munawa28 mrt 2023

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First Mover Asia: China’s State-Owned Banks Are Soliciting Hong Kong Crypto Business, but Opening an Account Is Hard

Plus: Are bitcoin traders shrugging off the CFTC's action against Binance? Or is there just not enough liquidity to go around?

Door Sam Reynolds28 mrt 2023

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Bitcoin Sinks Below $27K After CFTC Files Suit Against Binance

BTC dropped to its lowest level since March 17 after the agency sued the crypto exchange for alleged regulatory violations. The Binance coin (BNB) price declined by 5%.

Door Jocelyn Yang27 mrt 2023

Bitcoin price chart showing the price drop on Monday. (CoinDesk)

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Asset Managers’ Bitcoin Exposure Rises, Reversing Recent Trend

Following three consecutive weeks of reducing long positions, asset managers add 975 long futures contracts, the Commitment of Traders report shows.

Door Glenn Williams Jr.27 mrt 2023

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Binance's Bitcoin Trading Volume Hits Lowest Level in 8 Months Following Termination of Zero-Fee Trading

Zero-fee trade volume accounted for 66% of Binance’s trading volume in mid-March prior to the decision to eliminate the promotion.

Door Lyllah Ledesma27 mrt 2023

Financiën

MicroStrategy Pays Off Silvergate Loan, Buys More Bitcoin

The company borrowed $205 million from Silvergate Bank last March.

Door Stephen Alpher27 mrt 2023

Michael Saylor, executive director, MicroStrategy (Marco Bello/Getty Images)

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First Mover Americas: First Citizens Scoops Up Big Chunks of Silicon Valley Bank

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 27, 2023.

Door Lyllah Ledesma27 mrt 2023

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Bitcoin Has Benefited From U.S. Dollar Liquidity to Support Banks: Morgan Stanley

Traders on Binance now set the daily price for BTC with the crypto exchange’s share of trading volume reaching 80%, the bank said.

Door Will Canny27 mrt 2023

Brevan Howard Digital was among the backers for Puffer's $5.5 million round. (Pixabay)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Ready for a Consolidation Phase

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that decentralized derivatives platforms are having a liquidity problem. The shortage may stem from crypto traders' current caution, but at least one stakeholder is optimistic that the situation will change.

Door Sam Reynolds27 mrt 2023