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.

의견

Nayib Bukele Is Not the Bitcoin Hero We Need

Evidence that El Salvador's president has targeted journalists and suppressed free speech contradicts Bitcoin's core values.

작성자 David Z. Morris2022년 1월 14일

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has reportedly targeted journalists with spyware. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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After Bitcoin’s Weak Start to the Year, Analysts Now Predict Price Increase

One analyst sees stubbornly high inflation numbers coupled with a continuation of negative real interest rates as key market catalysts.

작성자 Lyllah Ledesma2022년 1월 14일

Bitcoin dropped below $40,000 on Monday (CoinDesk)

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Miners Going Public Amid Bitcoin Slump Face Tough Months Ahead

Production numbers for the next few months will be crucial for miners going public soon.

작성자 Aoyon Ashraf2022년 1월 14일

Racks of bitcoin miners (Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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How to Sell Bitcoin

Whether you want to spend or hold bitcoin, at some point you’ll probably want to sell some. Here's our guide on how to sell bitcoin.

작성자 Noelle Acheson, Hoa Nguyen2022년 1월 14일

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Crypto Options Market Starting to Have Material Impact on Spot Market: QCP Capital

The Singapore-based crypto fund wrote in a Telegram note that the newfound strength of the crypto options market prevented bitcoin from bottoming out below $40,000.

작성자 Sam Reynolds2022년 1월 14일

Bitcoin volatility via spot market (Skew via QCP Capital)

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There's a Reason Bitcoin's Worth 500 Barrels of Oil: Bloomberg's McGlone

“Supply, demand, adoption and advancing technology point to the crypto continuing to outperform fossil fuel in the next 10 years," according to the commodities analyst.

작성자 Angelique Chen, Bradley Keoun2022년 1월 13일