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.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Suffers Its Worst Month Since 2011

The largest cryptocurrency by market cap dropped over 37% in June.

Автор Bradley Keoun, Jimmy He1 лип. 2022 р.

June was a month the crypto industry would rather forget. (Adam Gault/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin termina un junio fatídico con su caída más grande de los últimos 11 años

Los mercados cripto experimentaron grandes pérdidas, con los inversores cada vez más preocupados por la alta inflación y los aumentos de las tasas de la Fed. Algunos analistas dicen que el precio de bitcoin podría bajar aún más.

Автор Jimmy He1 лип. 2022 р.

El desempeño de bitcoin en junio comparado con otros activos globales. (CoinDesk)

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Grayscale 'GBTC Discount' Widens After SEC Bitcoin ETF Rejection

The discount between the share price of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and the equivalent value of its underlying bitcoin has increased to 31% from 28.4%.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma1 лип. 2022 р.

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (CoinDesk archives)

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So You Want to Be a Bitcoin Developer?

Brink co-founder Mike Schmidt and Bitcoin Core developer Larry Ruane discuss the ins and outs of funding Bitcoin research and development. This post is part of CoinDesk's Future of Work Week.

Автор Frederick Munawa1 лип. 2022 р.

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El Salvador compra 80 bitcoins adicionales a $19K cada uno, según el presidente Bukele

La última compra del país centroamericano había sido en mayo.

Автор Andrés Engler1 лип. 2022 р.

Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador (Ulises Rodriguez/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images).

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Brutal Month for Bitcoin as June Ends With Biggest Drop in 11 Years

Crypto markets saw heavy losses with investors increasingly worried about high inflation and Federal Reserve rate increases. Some analysts say the bitcoin price could go even lower.

Автор Jimmy He1 лип. 2022 р.

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