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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JPMorgan Sees More Crypto Adoption in 2022, Debates Bitcoin’s Status as Store of Value

The investment bank also continues to rate crypto exchange Coinbase as a buy.

著者 Michael Bellusci2022年1月7日午後1:48 GMT-5

JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Crypto in Congress 2022: Rep. Darren Soto

著者 Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey2022年1月7日午後0:44 GMT-5

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

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Kazakh Mining Slide Offers Lesson for US Lawmakers

Cracking down on US bitcoin miners for their energy use would have perverse consequences, says CoinDesk’s chief content officer.

著者 Michael J. Casey2022年1月7日午前11:58 GMT-5

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Turkish Lira Is Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin

The lira nosedived in the final quarter of 2021 as Turkey cut interest rates amid high inflation.

著者 Omkar Godbole2022年1月7日午前7:06 GMT-5

Bitcoin and USD/TRY price charts and historical volatilities. (TradingView)

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Ether Sees Higher Liquidations Than Bitcoin After Falling Under $3.2K

Nearly $160 million in ether long positions were liquidated.

著者 Shaurya Malwa2022年1月7日午前5:05 GMT-5

Ether lost a major support level on Friday. (TradingView)

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Bitcoin Slips to 3-Month Low, Analysts Divided on Impact of Fed’s Tightening

The fears of the Fed’s tightening leading to a prolonged bear market in stocks and digital assets might be overblown, one observer said.

著者 Omkar Godbole2022年1月7日午前1:21 GMT-5

Bitcoin slips to three-month low (CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $43K as Layer 1 Tokens Attract Attention

ONE, FTM, ATOM and NEAR quickly turned green despite Wednesday’s broader market sell-off.

著者 Muyao Shen, Damanick Dantes2022年1月6日午後6:30 GMT-5

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ETH Price More Strongly Linked to BTC Than Ever

A chart featured in the 2021 CoinDesk Annual Review illustrates the 90-day return for bitcoin, ether, and macro assets. In this Chart of the Day report, Galen Moore reflects on bitcoin’s relationship with broader financial markets and ether’s dependence on the BTC price.

2022年1月6日午後5:00 GMT-5