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.

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises, Cryptos Savor FOMC Data

ALSO: Japanese gaming company Square Enix’s commitment to invest in Web3 initiatives is rare in a country in which regulations about anything that seems like gambling are daunting.

Par Sam Reynolds, James Rubin4 janv. 2023, 9:29 p.m. UTC−5

Marchés

Crypto Markets Today: Crypto Broker Genesis Asks for Clients’ Patience

ALSO: Bitcoin rose and most other, major cryptocurrencies spent much of Wednesday in the green.

Par Jocelyn Yang4 janv. 2023, 6:05 p.m. UTC−5

Marchés

Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin, Ether Respond Positively to Falling Economic Data

Ether's price breaking above the upper range of Bollinger Bands is a hopeful sign; bitcoin appears poised to trade flat.

Par Glenn Williams Jr.4 janv. 2023, 4:10 p.m. UTC−5

Marchés

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio on Bullish Path After Triangle Breakout, Trader Says

We could see a bears in disbelief rally in ether in coming weeks, Decentral Park's Lewis Harland said.

Par Omkar Godbole4 janv. 2023, 7:47 a.m. UTC−5

Marchés

A Dose of 'Hopium' for Bitcoin Bulls From 1970s

U.S. inflation has slowed in a move analogous to the late 1974 CPI peak that presaged a rebound in the S&P 500, a benchmark for risky assets. Some observers, however, see limited upside for bitcoin.

Par Omkar Godbole4 janv. 2023, 5:24 a.m. UTC−5

La desaceleración de la inflación en los 70 predice los patrones de tendencia del mercado de hoy en día. (705847/Pixabay)

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Why Is Tron Founder Justin Sun Keeping Some of His Coins in Valkyrie Digital Assets?

ALSO: Bitcoin spent a low-key 14th birthday, trading almost precisely in the same narrow range it's held since mid-December; other cryptos traded sideways, although SOL rose 22% to continue its nearly week-long surge.

Par Sam Reynolds, James Rubin3 janv. 2023, 8:41 p.m. UTC−5

Cartel del fundador de Tron, Justin Sun. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Podcasts

On Bitcoin’s 14th Birthday, the Gemini-DCG War of Words Heats Up

Par Nathaniel Whittemore3 janv. 2023, 4:44 p.m. UTC−5

Marchés

Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Muddles Along; Consumer Credit Debt Could Present Problems

Increasing consumer debt levels could reduce investment capital for crypto markets.

Par Glenn Williams Jr.3 janv. 2023, 4:13 p.m. UTC−5

Bitcoin faces macro hurdles. (Josh Boak/Unsplash)

Vidéos

Bitcoin Core Dev Says His BTC Is ‘Basically All Gone’ After Hack

Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr claims an unknown hacker has drained "basically all" of his bitcoin holdings, worth roughly $3.6 million, on New Year’s Day. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest hack turning heads on crypto Twitter.

3 janv. 2023, 2:03 p.m. UTC−5