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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Bitcoin Dips With Stocks After US Report of 6.5% CPI Inflation

Annualized inflation slowed to 6.5% in December from 7.1% previously, in line with economist forecasts.

작성자 Stephen Alpher2023년 1월 12일

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First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Primed for Soft CPI

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 12, 2023.

작성자 Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole2023년 1월 12일

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First Mover Asia: The Next Avraham Eisenberg Isn’t Going to Be a ChatGPT-Powered ‘Script Kiddie’

Plus: Bitcoin broke $18K Thursday after pushing the threshold for the 10th time in 12 days the day before.

작성자 Sam Reynolds, Bradley Keoun2023년 1월 12일

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Crypto Markets Today: FTX Finds $5B, Bitcoin Extends Rally

ALSO: Bitcoin tops $17,500 for the first time in almost a month, while ether held strong above $1,300. Equities closed higher.

작성자 Jocelyn Yang2023년 1월 11일

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El Salvador Passes Law Paving the Way for 'Volcano Bond'

The digital asset bill in the Legislative Assembly obtained 62 votes in favor and 16 against.

작성자 Andrés Engler2023년 1월 11일

A vocano erupting (Alain Bonnardeaux/Unsplash)

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Crypto Markets Analysis: Is Bitcoin Heating Up? Looking at On-Chain Data for Clues

Sure, there's been a bit of a mini-rally this week in BTC. But an analysis of blockchain data highlights the recent months' slowdown in institutional crypto investing.

작성자 Glenn Williams Jr.2023년 1월 11일