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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Finanças

Pro-Crypto Senator Lummis Discloses Bitcoin Purchase Worth Up to $100K

Lummis executed her latest purchase on Aug. 16 from the brokerage firm River Financial, according to a filing on Thursday.

Por Sebastian Sinclair8 de out. de 2021

Sen. Cynthia Lummis helped draft an amendment to a controversial tax provision in the infrastructure bill.

Finanças

Colombian Fintech Movii Raises $15M in Series B Round

Movii said that it was targeting some of the funding to develop a bitcoin purchasing service.

Por Andrés Engler8 de out. de 2021

Hernando Rubio, CEO and co-founder of Colombian fintech company Movii.

Política

Venezuela’s New Digital Bolivar Isn’t Digital, and It Won’t Solve the Country’s Economic Crisis

In view of the hyperinflation in the Latin American country, the government decided to remove six zeros from the currency and issue a new bolivar. For a third time.

Por Andrés Engler7 de out. de 2021

(Carlos Becerra/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Mercados

Highlights From CoinDesk’s Bitcoin for Advisors 2021

Notable keynote speakers including Ric Edelman, Michael Kitces, Michael Sonnenshein, Tyrone Ross, Dani Fava and many more offered their perspectives on all things bitcoin for financial professionals.

Por Stephanie Izquieta7 de out. de 2021

Mercados

Market Wrap: Analysts Bullish on Bitcoin as Trading Volume Rises

Historically, bitcoin produces positive returns in the fourth quarter, underpinning bullish price estimates.

Por Damanick Dantes, Tracy Wang7 de out. de 2021

Podcasts

Mercados

How Advisors Can Add Value to Clients With Crypto

Being a crypto-competent advisor can help to differentiate yourself from other financial professionals and add value to your client relationships and practice.

Por Ryan Firth7 de out. de 2021