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.

Фінанси

Tesla Reports Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged in Q4

The electric car maker did not buy or sell any of the bitcoin held on its balance sheet, nor did it record any impairments.

Автор Nelson Wang26 січ. 2022 р., 4:58 пп ET

Ринки

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rally Fades After Fed Signals Upcoming Rate Hike

Bitcoin was roughly flat over the past 24 hours amid choppy trading conditions.

Автор Damanick Dantes26 січ. 2022 р., 4:26 пп ET

Подкасти

El Salvador's Battle With the IMF Is Bigger Than Bitcoin

Автор Nathaniel Whittemore26 січ. 2022 р., 4:24 пп ET

Ринки

Bitcoin Oversold Bounce Faces Resistance at $40K-$43K

Long-term momentum remains very weak and BTC is at a critical point.

Автор Damanick Dantes26 січ. 2022 р., 2:33 пп ET

Bitcoin daily price chart shows support/resistance, with RSI on bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Політика

Vladimir Putin Offers Hope for Crypto in Face of Central Bank Call for Ban

Crypto's risk must be offset against the country's "competitive advantages" when it comes to mining, Russia's leader said.

Автор Jamie Crawley26 січ. 2022 р., 12:06 пп ET

Vladimir Putin (Evgenii Sribnyi/Shutterstock)

Навчання

What Is Bitcoin? A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin Mining, Halving, and Real-World Uses

In 2008, a pseudonymous programmer named Satoshi Nakamoto published a 9-page document outlining a new decentralized, digital currency. They called it Bitcoin.

Автор Andrey Sergeenkov26 січ. 2022 р., 11:33 дп ET