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 Miner Bitfarms' CEO Resigns and Is Replaced by COO

Emiliano Grodzki, the outgoing CEO, co-founded the Canadian company in 2017.

작성자 Aoyon Ashraf2022년 12월 29일

El presidente de Bifarms, Geoff Morphy, fue promovido a CEO. (CoinDesk)

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Muneeb Ali on the Future of Bitcoin Building

작성자 Nathaniel Whittemore2022년 12월 29일

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First Mover Americas: Gemini Sued Over Interest-Earning Product

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 29, 2022.

작성자 Lyllah Ledesma2022년 12월 29일

Gemini faces an investor lawsuit over its interest-earning product. (RapidEye/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Retreats Further Into the Gloom

The largest crypto by market capitalization dropped below $16,500 at one point on Wednesday. ALSO: CoinDesk research analyst George Kaloudis ranks his top five industry annoyances with FTX topping the list.

작성자 James Rubin2022년 12월 29일

Bitcoin continued its downtrend of recent days. (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Remains Resilient Above $16K Despite FTX Fallout

Bitcoin (BTC) is drifting slightly lower Wednesday, but not by much, as investors continue their year-end hibernation. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has remained resilient above the $16,000 support level, despite the widening fallout from the implosion of crypto exchange FTX. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents "The Chart of the Day."

2022년 12월 28일

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Sam Abbassi on Why Proof of Reserves Matters Now

작성자 Nathaniel Whittemore2022년 12월 28일

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Bitcoin Drifting Lower As Crypto Winter Persists

Bitcoin (BTC) drifted lower to around $16,600 in Tuesday trading as crypto prices remain frozen amid a prolonged winter. Umee Founder and CEO Brent Xu discusses crypto's lack of volatility and the impact of recent bankruptcy filings on crypto debt platforms' reputation. Plus, his markets outlook and insights on exchange Kraken ending operations in Japan.

2022년 12월 28일

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MicroStrategy Added 2,500 Bitcoins for $45M in Last 2 Months

The software company also sold a small amount of the cryptocurrency for the first time.

작성자 Oliver Knight2022년 12월 28일

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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First Mover Americas: Sunset for Kraken in Japan

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 28, 2022.

작성자 Lyllah Ledesma2022년 12월 28일

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drifts Lower as Crypto Winter Continues

ALSO: CoinDesk Columnist David Z. Morris played soothsayer about the seriousness of the allegations against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of embattled crypto exchange FTX.

작성자 James Rubin, David Z. Morris2022년 12월 28일