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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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Finds Firm Footing Above $42K

Investors continue to monitor the escalating tensions on the Ukrainian border as well as this week's Producer Price Index report.

Por James Rubin, Damanick Dantes14 de fev. de 2022

Vladimir Putin (Evgenii Sribnyi/Shutterstock)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rangebound as Traders Hedge Risks

Macroeconomic uncertainty and Russia-Ukraine tensions have kept investors on edge.

Por Damanick Dantes, Angelique Chen14 de fev. de 2022

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Bitcoin Weighed Down by $46K Resistance; Support at $35K-$40K

Upside appears limited as buyers lose momentum.

Por Damanick Dantes14 de fev. de 2022

Bitcoin daily price chart shows nearby resistance (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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Crypto Funds Saw Fourth Week of Inflows as Ether Funds Turned Around

Some $75 million went into digital-asset funds last week as ether funds saw their first inflows in 10 weeks.

Por Angelique Chen14 de fev. de 2022

US$75 million flew into digital-asset funds last week as ether funds saw first inflows in 10 weeks. (CoinShares)

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Bitcoin Holds Above $41K as Hashrate Surged to All-Time High

The network hit 248.11 million terahashes per second on Saturday.

Por Shaurya Malwa14 de fev. de 2022

Bitcoin hit resistance at $45,000 and has since fallen. (TradingView)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Inches Upward in Sunday Trading

But the largest cryptocurrency by market cap was way way off last week's levels amid light weekend trading and escalating tensions about a possible war with Russia; ether and most other major cryptos dropped.

Por James Rubin, Damanick Dantes13 de fev. de 2022