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.

金融

Walmart Has Quietly Begun Hosting Bitcoin ATMs

The retail giant is offering bitcoin through 200 of its Coinstar kiosks in a tie-up with crypto ATM firm Coinme. We made sure it’s real.

作者 Ian Allison2021年10月21日

One of the bitcoin-enabled Coinstar kiosks at a Walmart in Warminster, Pa. (Kevin Reynolds/CoinDesk)

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Paul Tudor Jones: ‘Inflation … [Is] the Single Biggest Threat to Financial Markets and Society in General’

作者 Nathaniel Whittemore2021年10月21日

市场

Bitcoin Price Flash Crash on Binance.US Attributed to Trader Algorithm Bug

It all happened in a blip, and an exchange official says the institutional trading customer has since fixed the issue.

作者 Brandy Betz2021年10月21日

Bitcoin’s 1-minute price chart shows drop to $8,200 at 11:34 UTC. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

市场

Bitcoin Tumbles to $63K in Quick Retreat From All-Time High

Despite bullishness among many analysts, the largest cryptocurrency cedes ground after this week’s ETF-fueled rally.

作者 Lyllah Ledesma2021年10月21日

Bitcoin's price chart over past month shows dropoff on Thursday after hitting a new all-time price near $67,000. (CoinDesk)

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Chris Giancarlo: 'Crypto is A Solution to Old, Expensive, Exclusive Existing Legacy System'

As bitcoin hits a 6-month high following the first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF "BITO" rising since its Tuesday trading debut, Chris Giancarlo, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), discusses where BITO fits among the larger regulatory picture in the U.S. within the SEC, CFTC, and Congress. Plus, his views on stablecoins, state issues around crypto lenders, and more.

2021年10月21日

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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High, Lotte World Opens in Metaverse

Bitcoin hits all-time high. Korea’s Lotte World opens in the metaverse. Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands closes $65 million capital raise. We’ll have more on those stories — and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world — in this episode of The Daily Forkast.

2021年10月21日

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Jacobi Asset Management Wins Approval to Launch Bitcoin ETF in Guernsey

Newcomer digital assets manager Jacobi Asset Management has won approval from regulators on the island of Guernsey to launch a physically backed bitcoin ETF. CEO Jamie Khurshid shares insights into the prospective listing, this week’s crypto market activity, and outlook for bitcoin.

2021年10月21日