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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Bitcoin Struggles Near Resistance; Support at $53K

Long-term momentum is starting to fade, which could limit price gains this month.

Di Damanick Dantes2 dic 2021

Bitcoin four-hour price chart shows support/resistance levels with RSI on bottom panel (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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Goldman Sachs, Other Wall Street Banks Exploring Bitcoin-Backed Loans: Sources

U.S. banks want to use bitcoin as loan collateral without touching the bitcoin.

Di Ian Allison2 dic 2021

(Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Goldman Sachs Sees Crypto Options Markets as ‘Next Big Step’ for Institutional Adoption

While CME Group’s bitcoin futures contracts initially lured in Wall Street firms, Goldman’s head of crypto trading says options are “more versatile.”

Di Tracy Wang2 dic 2021

Goldman Sachs to Offer Bitcoin to Wealth Management Clients

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I/O Fund Founder: 'Square's Name Change to Block Is a Defensive Move'

Digital payments giant Square Inc. has changed its name to Block. I/O Fund Founder & CEO Beth Kindig discusses the significance underlying this name change, saying, "It's a defensive move ... [and] not a move coming from strength." Plus, evaluating the next big tech stocks and the importance of keeping a "large allocation of bitcoin" in one's financial profile. "Bitcoin is an amazing hedge for inflation," Kindig said.

2 dic 2021

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Is Bitcoin Still Viable as a Safe Haven?

Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan discusses his views on whether bitcoin is still considered a safe haven asset as the cryptocurrency continues to retreat. ”Bitcoin is the most effective hedge against long-term inflation and inflationary risks,” Hougan said. Plus, reactions to Fidelity launching a bitcoin spot ETF in Canada.

2 dic 2021

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Cato Institute Exec on the Future of Money and Crypto

James A. Dorn, vice president for monetary studies at the Cato Institute, applauds the private sector for inventing better alternatives to fiat currencies. In his CoinDesk opinion piece titled “Let the Market Come Up With Better Money Tech,” he writes market-based cryptocurrencies should be allowed to proliferate.

2 dic 2021

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