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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La capitalización del mercado cripto cae por debajo de US$800B tras el colapso de FTX

El desastre que involucra al exchange FTX desencadenó descenso en los precios del segmento cripto, que este mes ya perdió US$183.000 millones en valor de activos digitales.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma18 лист. 2022 р.

Capitalización total de mercado de criptomonedas por mes. (TradingView)

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First Mover Americas: FTX's Troubles in Paradise

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 18, 2022.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma18 лист. 2022 р.

Regulators in the Bahamas ordered the contents in FTX wallets to be transferred to government wallets. (Dorgie Productions/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Won't Budge; Cryptos Ignore the FTX Chaos for Another Day

Sam Reynolds writes that venture capitalists’ failure to scrutinize crypto exchange FTX parallels oversights that led to energy giant Enron’s notorious bankruptcy two decades ago. New FTX CEO should know because he helped oversee Enron’s filing.

Автор James Rubin, Sam Reynolds18 лист. 2022 р.

Bitcoin traded sideways for another day amid the latest fallout from FTX's collapse. (Getty Images)

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Market Wrap: Crypto Respond Sideways to FTX and related crises

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was recently up about 1% and hovering comfortably over its $16,000 support of the past nine days.

Автор James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn Yang17 лист. 2022 р.

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FTX Collapse Leaves Total Crypto Market Cap Under $800B, Close to 2022 Low

The debacle involving Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire has triggered a slide in cryptocurrency prices that wiped out some $183 billion of value from digital assets this month.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma17 лист. 2022 р.

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Bitcoin Holds Above $16K Amid FTX Gloom

Prosper Trading Academy Crypto Educator Howard Greenberg gives his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC) remains steady above $16,000 amid the continued fallout of crypto exchange FTX.

17 лист. 2022 р.

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A 'Boat' of Confidence for Bitcoin

Global shipping rates are falling, which could mean lower inflation in the future. That may prompt the Federal Reserve to moderate its pace of rate hikes, which typically lifts the prices of risky assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.

17 лист. 2022 р.

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Crypto Market Analysis: Risk Management Remains Paramount in Coming Weeks

Derivatives markets show some signs of hope, but only slightly.

Автор Glenn Williams Jr.17 лист. 2022 р.

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Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $16K Amid Widening FTX Fallout

Bitcoin has been trading flat this week, even as more companies admit exposure to crypto exchange FTX, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Автор Jocelyn Yang17 лист. 2022 р.