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 Rebounds to Over $19K After Plunge Triggered by Hot Inflation Report

BTC was up 0.2% after the price tumbled to $18,198 – the lowest since Sept. 21.

Por Jocelyn Yang13 oct 2022

Bitcoin's price chart shows the cryptocurrency's rebound midday on Thursday. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Slumps After US Core CPI Rises to Highest in 4 Decades

Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled nearly 3% in the minutes after the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation rose to a 40-year high in September. "The Hash" panel discusses the inflation numbers and what they mean for the crypto markets.

13 oct 2022

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Las acciones cripto se desploman y bitcoin cae a US$18.100 tras la publicación de la inflación

Coinbase perdió 11%, mientras que MicroStrategy, Riot Blockchain y Marathon Digital cayeron en torno al 7%.

Por Oliver Knight13 oct 2022

Las acciones de las criptomonedas se tambalean tras conocerse los datos del CPI. (M/Unsplash)

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Core Case for Crypto Is ‘Almost Bullet Proof’: Strategist Says

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners co-founder and chief market strategist, joins "First Mover" to discuss his investment strategies for bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), and why the core case for crypto is "almost bullet proof."

13 oct 2022

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La inflación en EE. UU. es más elevada de lo esperado en septiembre y bitcoin registra una caída

El Índice de Precios al Consumo "básico", considerado un indicador más estable de la inflación, subió un 6,6% con respecto al año anterior, un máximo de cuatro décadas.

Por Helene Braun13 oct 2022

A tiny dollar bill held between thumb and forefinger

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Bitcoin Sinks After US CPI Report Shows Inflation Hotter Than Expected

The "core" Consumer Price Index, seen as a more steady indicator of inflation, rose 6.6% from a year prior – a four-decade high.

Por Helene Braun13 oct 2022

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $18.1K After CPI Data

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 13, 2022.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole13 oct 2022

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First Mover Asia: How Many Metaverse Users Are There? The Figures Are Debatable and Discouraging

Decentraland and Meta’s Horizon Worlds, among others, say they’re popular, but a deep dive into user data indicates they’ve yet to catch on; Bitcoin trades up slightly as inflation report nears.

Por Sam Reynolds, James Rubin13 oct 2022

The lonely landscape of Decentraland. (decentraland.org)

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IMF’s Georgieva Warns Central Banks to Hoard Reserves, Follow Fed Hikes

The official's comments might be relevant to bitcoin traders because the largest cryptocurrency has proven to correlate with the dollar's strength in foreign-exchange markets.

Por Helene Braun, Bradley Keoun12 oct 2022