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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Argo Blockchain's Bitcoin Mining Margin Widens Most in at Least a Year

December production fell 26% as Argo powered off during a Texas storm.

著者 Eliza Gkritsi2023年1月11日午前6:21 ET

Argo Blockchain's Helios facility in Dickens County, Texas. (Argo Blockchain)

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Bitcoin CME Futures Draw Premium for the First Time Since FTX's Collapse

While futures have flipped into premium, the "term structure" remains in backwardation, signaling caution among institutions.

著者 Omkar Godbole2023年1月11日午前2:39 ET

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First Mover Asia: Behind the Scenes on Indonesia's New Official Crypto Exchange

PLUS: In crypto markets, there's a mini-rally in bitcoin, a narrowing of the "Grayscale discount" and a rally in altcoins.

著者 Shenna Peter, Sam Reynolds, Bradley Keoun2023年1月10日午後10:38 ET

Yakarta toma un interés activo para regular el sector de las criptomonedas. (Getty Images)

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Crypto Markets Today: Coinbase Announces More Job Cuts Amid Market Jitters

ALSO: Both bitcoin and ether reached nearly four-week highs. Equities closed higher.

著者 Jocelyn Yang2023年1月10日午後5:09 ET

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Crypto Markets Analysis: Early Signs of Higher Volatility May Be Creeping Into Bitcoin, Ether

Whether bullish or bearish, an increase in volatility provides opportunities for investors – especially after the doldrums of the past several weeks.

著者 Glenn Williams Jr.2023年1月10日午後3:58 ET

More turbulence might be entering crypto markets. (Andy Holmes/Unsplash)

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Market Maker Group One Discloses 13.5% Stake in MicroStrategy

Alongside a big drop in the price of bitcoin, MicroStrategy slumped more than 70% in 2022 but is bouncing early this year.

著者 Stephen Alpher2023年1月10日午後3:47 ET

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There’s an ‘Indecisiveness’ in the Marketplace: Analyst

Fairlead Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton joins "First Mover" to discuss the downtrend for bitcoin (BTC) since May 2022. Plus, her crypto outlook and insights on the "indecisiveness" in a bear market.

2023年1月10日午後2:43 ET

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Crypto Update | Who Are Sam Bankman-Fried's Politically Connected 'Wealthy Co-Conspirators'?

著者 Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine2023年1月10日午後1:45 ET

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

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows to 8-Week Low as DCG Faces Pressure

Digital Currency Group, Grayscale's parent company, has come under increasing pressure to address a discount that had widened to nearly 50% towards the close of 2022.

著者 Stephen Alpher, Lyllah Ledesma2023年1月10日午後0:46 ET

Grayscale's new ad campaign can be seen in New York's Penn Station. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Why Crypto Whales Are Staying on the Sidelines of the Bitcoin Market

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading steadily above $17,000 ahead of an expected hawkish speech by Federal Reserve President Jerome Powell. IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan joins "First Mover" to discuss the recent price actions and why crypto whales are staying on the sidelines of the bitcoin market despite a risk reset in traditional markets.

2023年1月10日午前11:07 ET