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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And Just Like That, the US Has Become a Bitcoin Superpower

著者 Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey2021年10月15日午後3:05 ET

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

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Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

Bitcoin jumped above $60,000 for the first time in almost six months following a report a bitcoin futures ETF could clear the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).

2021年10月15日午後2:30 ET

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Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report That SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

The key cryptocurrency’s price touched $60,300 Friday.

著者 Danny Nelson2021年10月15日午後1:59 ET

Bitcoin's price has crossed above $60,000 for the first time since April. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Spikes After Bloomberg Reports SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

Bitcoin rallied Friday following reports that a bitcoin futures ETF is likely to clear the U.S. SEC. Omer Ozden, CEO of New York-based merchant bank RockTree Capital, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, his take on the impact of China’s crypto crackdown on trading in Asia.

2021年10月15日午前11:50 ET

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Ether, Bitcoin to Strengthen in Coming Weeks, FSInsight Says

The firm’s first upside target for bitcoin is close to $61,000 and then the highs from earlier this year of around $64,860.

著者 Will Canny2021年10月15日午前6:03 ET

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Market Wrap: Ether Outperforms Bitcoin as Traders Look to Altcoins

Analysts see strong fundamentals for alternative cryptocurrencies.

著者 Damanick Dantes, Tracy Wang2021年10月14日午後5:50 ET

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Bitcoin Erases Spike Above $58K as Fed Minutes Raise Specter of Faster Stimulus Unwinding

Short-term puts are trading at relatively higher prices than calls, signaling nervousness in the crypto market.

著者 Omkar Godbole2021年10月14日午後5:05 ET

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Bitcoin Erases Spike Above $58K as Fed Minutes Raise Specter of Faster Stimulus Unwinding

Bitcoin showed signs of exhaustion after the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, released late Wednesday, flagged inflation concerns and revealed growing support for a faster unwinding of stimulus. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

2021年10月14日午後4:11 ET

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If Crypto Causes ‘Instability,’ It’s Because the System Is Unstable

Crypto is increasingly interconnected in the global financial system, regulators warn. But the potential knock-on effects of a crypto market collapse would be of their own making.

著者 Daniel Kuhn2021年10月14日午後2:26 ET