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.

テクノロジー

Kollider Raises $2.4M to Build ‘Lightning-Native’ Financial Products

The bitcoin derivatives exchange already has bitcoin-backed synthetic stablecoins and a Lightning-enabled bitcoin wallet in the pipeline.

著者 Frederick Munawa2022年10月26日

(Historic England Archive/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

マーケット

In Topsy-Turvy Market Logic, Positive US GDP Could Be Negative for Crypto

Analysts estimate the U.S. economy grew by 2% in the third quarter of the year, upending a streak of two straight quarters of contraction.

著者 Helene Braun2022年10月26日

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Bitcoin Up 5% Over 24 Hours, Surging Past $20K

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 5% in the past 24 hours, trading at $20,500 with ether (ETH) surpassing $1,500 in the meantime. IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins “First Mover” to discuss the tokens’ recent rally and whether volatility has returned to the crypto markets. Plus, insights on how the Fed's upcoming decisions will impact the broader market.

2022年10月26日

マーケット

Bitcoin Jumps to $21K After Soft US Data, Less Hawkish Bank of Canada

The world's largest cryptocurrency by market volume is up by more than 7% on Wednesday to its highest level in more than a month.

著者 Lyllah Ledesma, Jocelyn Yang2022年10月26日

マーケット

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Surge on Short Squeeze

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 26, 2022.

著者 Lyllah Ledesma, Krisztian Sandor2022年10月26日

金融

Bitcoin Miner Compass to Host 27MW Worth of Mining Rigs at Solar-Powered Startup

Startup miner Aspen Creek Digital has 30MW worth of capacity at its Texas facility, making Compass one of its largest customers.

著者 Aoyon Ashraf2022年10月26日

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

政策

What the Mention of Crypto in Australia's Budget Means

“This may be the first time cryptocurrency has been mentioned in the federal budget papers," said Michael Bacina, a partner at law firm Piper Alderman.

著者 Amitoj Singh2022年10月26日

Parliament house, Canberra, Australia. (Unsplash)

マーケット

First Mover Asia: China’s Bitcoin-Funded Intelligence Operation in US Likely About Chips; Bitcoin Soars Past $20K

The U.S. Department of Justice is alleging that two Chinese intelligence officers tried to bribe an undercover FBI agent with bitcoin for information about the U.S. government’s investigations into technology giant Huawei.

著者 James Rubin, Sam Reynolds2022年10月25日

マーケット

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Marches Past $20K as Investors Regain Their Appetite for Riskier Assets

BTC, ether and other major cryptos surge with stocks following upbeat earnings from a number of big brands.

著者 James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn Yang2022年10月25日

Institutional investor appetite may be on the rise. (James Barker/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Returns Above $20K

Gerber Kawasaki's Director of Get Invested Brett Sifling discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency surges past the psychologically important $20,000 threshold for the first time in 18 days.

2022年10月25日