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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Turkish Lira Is Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin

The lira nosedived in the final quarter of 2021 as Turkey cut interest rates amid high inflation.

Di Omkar Godbole7 gen 2022

Bitcoin and USD/TRY price charts and historical volatilities. (TradingView)

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Ether Sees Higher Liquidations Than Bitcoin After Falling Under $3.2K

Nearly $160 million in ether long positions were liquidated.

Di Shaurya Malwa7 gen 2022

Ether lost a major support level on Friday. (TradingView)

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Bitcoin Slips to 3-Month Low, Analysts Divided on Impact of Fed’s Tightening

The fears of the Fed’s tightening leading to a prolonged bear market in stocks and digital assets might be overblown, one observer said.

Di Omkar Godbole7 gen 2022

Bitcoin slips to three-month low (CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $43K as Layer 1 Tokens Attract Attention

ONE, FTM, ATOM and NEAR quickly turned green despite Wednesday’s broader market sell-off.

Di Muyao Shen, Damanick Dantes6 gen 2022

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ETH Price More Strongly Linked to BTC Than Ever

A chart featured in the 2021 CoinDesk Annual Review illustrates the 90-day return for bitcoin, ether, and macro assets. In this Chart of the Day report, Galen Moore reflects on bitcoin’s relationship with broader financial markets and ether’s dependence on the BTC price.

6 gen 2022