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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Major Mining Pools’ Bitcoin Hashrate Nears Recovery as Kazakhstan’s Internet Is Partially Restored

The world’s second-biggest mining country has been engulfed in civil unrest over the past week.

작성자 Eliza Gkritsi2022년 1월 10일

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Bitcoin Dips Below $40K as ‘Death Cross’ Looms on Price Charts

The past record of the “Death Cross” as an indicator of deeper drawdowns is mixed.

작성자 Omkar Godbole2022년 1월 10일

Bitcoin's previous death cross was a bear trap (TradingView)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Altcoins Rebound Amid Light Trading

Bitcoin topped $42,500 on Sunday after reaching its lowest mark since late September the day before; ether reaches over $3,200.

작성자 Muyao Shen, Damanick Dantes2022년 1월 9일

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Bitcoin Snaps 6-Day Losing Streak, Holds Above $40K

The price appears to have stabilized after a nearly weeklong downdraft that marked one of the cryptocurrency’s worst-ever starts to a year.

작성자 Bradley Keoun2022년 1월 9일

Bitcoin's daily price chart shows the cryptocurrency rebounding after a six-day losing streak. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

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2021: The Year of the Alts

The market has decided that it likes bitcoin more than it did a year ago – but it really, really likes ether and its layer 1 rivals.

작성자 Lawrence Lewitinn2022년 1월 9일

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Breaking Down the Fight Between Bitcoin and Web 3

작성자 Nathaniel Whittemore2022년 1월 9일

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Bitcoin Falls Toward $40K, Racks Up Longest Losing Streak Since 2018

Cryptocurrency analysts had warned of the possibility of a steeper sell-off, and now traders are wondering when and where the market shakeout might end.

작성자 Bradley Keoun2022년 1월 8일

Bitcoin's daily price chart shows the decline toward $40,000 after a seven-day losing streak. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

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Welcome to 2022: The Year of Absolutely Everything

작성자 Nathaniel Whittemore2022년 1월 8일

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Is the Bitcoin Hashrate Becoming Vulnerable to Geopolitical Risks?

According to MiningPoolStats, hash power commanded by the largest mining pools – a reasonable proxy for overall Bitcoin hashrate – shrank by a hefty 12.7% this week. The leading cause was a political event in Kazakhstan. “All About Bitcoin” fill-in host Galen Moore explains the data in Chart of the Day.

2022년 1월 7일