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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Bitcoin Confined to Familiar Range as Stocks Rise Ahead of Payrolls Data

New data on bitcoin's price movement reveals the cryptocurrency is continuing to trade in a familiar range as traditional markets exhibit improved risk appetite, with investors eyeing the release of the U.S. monthly employment report. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

3 dic 2021

Finanza

Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht, Who Proved the Case for Bitcoin, Can Do So for NFTs

Ulbricht’s NFT project could be a sea change for credibly neutral charity efforts.

Di Daniel Kuhn3 dic 2021

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When Will Bitcoin Break Out of Rangebound?

Bitcoin is trading near $57,000 at press time, extending a three-day-long consolidation in the familiar range of $55,800 to $59,300. Mark Elenowitz, president of trading software firm Horizon Fintex, discusses the potential impact of Omicron, inflation worries, regulation, and other factors he’s continuing to watch to indicate a breakout could be near.

3 dic 2021

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Messari CEO Ryan Selkis Reflects on the Year in Crypto

Crypto analytics firm Messari has released its Crypto Theses for 2022, a 150+ page report on key trends, people, companies, and projects to watch across the crypto landscape, with predictions for next year. Messari CEO Ryan Selkis shares insights into the past year in crypto amid mounting regulatory pressure in the space.

3 dic 2021

Mercati

First Mover Asia: Markets in Wait-and-See Mode; Bitcoin Hovers Around $57K

The price for the tether-yuan pair fell entering December, as the deadline approaches for Huobi, a popular crypto exchange among Chinese investors, to close the accounts of its existing users in mainland China.

Di Muyao Shen, Damanick Dantes2 dic 2021