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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NFL Defensive End Alex Barrett on Taking His Salary Fully in BTC

National Football League (NFL) player Alex Barrett of the San Francisco 49ers has partnered with Bitwage to receive 100% of his paycheck in bitcoin. Barrett joins “The Hash” to share insights into his crypto journey and where it fits into the growing crypto enthusiasm in the sports world despite the current market rout.

20 de mai. de 2022, 2:29 p.m. ET

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Bitcoin Drifts Lower, Support at $25K-$27K

BTC is roughly flat over the past week. Technical signals suggest a neutral to bearish outlook.

Por Damanick Dantes20 de mai. de 2022, 1:28 p.m. ET

Bitcoin's weekly chart shows support/resistance. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Heads for Record 8-Week Losing Streak

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 20, 2022.

Por Bradley Keoun, Shaurya Malwa, Parikshit Mishra20 de mai. de 2022, 10:20 a.m. ET

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BIP 119: Unpacking CTV and How It Would Change Bitcoin

Right now, we can only use Bitcoin scripts to designate when or why a bitcoin is spent. But what if we could use it to designate how a bitcoin is spent?

Por Colin Harper, Blockspace Media20 de mai. de 2022, 9:36 a.m. ET