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.

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Falls Below $21K; Genesis Nears Bankruptcy Filing; Bitzlato Founder Arrested

ALSO: Bitcoin fell 2% to trade at $20,700 while ether was trading down 3% to $1,530. Equities closed lower.

By Jocelyn YangJan 18, 2023

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Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin’s Improving Health May Be Thanks to 'Dr. Copper'

Correlations between bitcoin and rising copper prices reached seven-month highs.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Jan 18, 2023

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Bitcoin Tumbles From Multi-Month High on DOJ Worry, Hawkish Fed

Earlier Wednesday the crypto had touched its highest point since before the FTX collapse.

By Oliver KnightJan 18, 2023

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Bitcoin Erases Entire FTX-Related Decline in Latest Surge

Wednesday morning gains for the crypto came after soft U.S. economic numbers suggested the possibility for easier monetary policy.

By Stephen AlpherJan 18, 2023

Staking crypto (Jay Radhakrishnan/Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hangs Tough Over $21K for Another Day

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes about the unlikely rally of metaverse majors, including Axie Infinity and Decentraland, even as they struggle to keep users engaged.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsJan 18, 2023