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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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Starts the Week in Negative Territory

Bitcoin declines on lower than average volume, offering lower prices but little conviction.

Por Glenn Williams Jr., Jimmy He25 jul 2022

Bitcoin declined 4.3% on Monday. (CoinDesk and Highcharts.com)

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Tesla Recorded $64M Gain on Bitcoin Sales in Q2

The electric car company also posted an impairment of $170 million on its remaining bitcoin holdings.

Por Nelson Wang25 jul 2022

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Bitcoin cae aunque el “medidor de miedo” de Wall Street indica calma antes de la decisión de la Fed

“No creo que el trading de línea dura de la Fed haya alcanzado su punto máximo”, dijo una observadora del mercado.

Por Omkar Godbole25 jul 2022

Bitcoin cae y contradice la ausencia de ansiedad pre-Fed de Wall Street. (PIX1861/Pixabay, PhotoMosh)

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First Mover Americas: BTC and ETH Outperform Traditional Markets in July Despite the Dollar's Strength

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 25, 2022.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole25 jul 2022

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Bitcoin Drops Even as Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Indicates Calm Ahead of Fed Decision

"I don't think the hawkish Fed trade has peaked," one observer said.

Por Omkar Godbole25 jul 2022

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First Mover Asia: BTC Falls Below $22.4K; Coinbase Shares Remain Alluring for Institutional Investors

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest, ETF issuer Exchange Traded Concepts, Cullinan Associates and Utah-based Refined Wealth Management all significantly added COIN to their portfolios as per June 30 filings.

Por James Rubin, Sam Reynolds25 jul 2022