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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Options Flip to Show Stronger Bitcoin Into July

The long-term sentiment has turned bullish with bitcoin showing its biggest weekly percentage gain in two years.

작성자 Omkar Godbole2023년 1월 16일 a.m. 4:18 ET

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Bitcoin Surge Causes Over $500M in Liquidations, Highest in 3 Months

Crypto markets regained the $1 trillion capitalization mark for the first time since November.

작성자 Shaurya Malwa2023년 1월 16일 a.m. 2:46 ET

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Surges on Inflation Tailwinds, Hovers Near $21K

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Ark Invest's Cathie Wood is correct in thinking that, despite market uncertainty, disruptive innovation technologies that address issues have gained traction.

작성자 James Rubin, Sam Reynolds2023년 1월 15일 p.m. 8:03 ET

Bitcoin soared in early weekend trading. (Shutterstock)

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President Herbert Hoover Saves the Day for a Crypto Bank? Yeah, That’s Weird

Silvergate got propped up by the Federal Home Loan Bank system created in 1932.

작성자 George Kaloudis2023년 1월 15일 a.m. 10:45 ET

President Herbert Hoover as an NFT (Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Retakes $20K, Leading as Broad Crypto Rally Continues

Crypto markets across the board surged this week, with crypto-exposed stocks also benefitting from the advance.

작성자 Jocelyn Yang2023년 1월 13일 p.m. 7:13 ET

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Finishes Best Week Since March; Solana’s Bonk Barks

ALSO: Bitcoin cash jumps ahead of optimistic May hard fork. Traders are starting to handicap various market scenarios ahead of Ethereum's next big milestone in March.

작성자 Jocelyn Yang2023년 1월 13일 p.m. 5:25 ET

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Crypto Markets Analysis: A Fresh Look at Bitcoin Price Charts After Biggest Rally in 9 Months

Bitcoin reaches a key support level in its push higher, where the $19,000 threshold previously may have looked like resistance.

작성자 Glenn Williams Jr.2023년 1월 13일 p.m. 3:41 ET

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Left for Dead Crypto Names Roar Higher as Bitcoin Bounces

Bitcoin has put together its first sustained rally since the FTX collapse in early November.

작성자 Stephen Alpher2023년 1월 13일 p.m. 3:17 ET

La recuperación alcista de bitcoin logró que el interés abierto alcance máximos anuales. (Will Ess para Pixelmind.ai/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Update | Remembering Hal Finney on the 14th Anniversary of the First Bitcoin Transaction

작성자 Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine2023년 1월 13일 a.m. 11:50 ET

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

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Bitcoin Hovers Close to $19K After Biggest One-Day Price Jump in 2 Months

Bitcoin (BTC) posted its biggest one-day return in two months, trading near the $19,000 level. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski discusses the recent rally in the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Plus, how the macro environment will continue to impact digital assets.

2023년 1월 13일 a.m. 10:16 ET