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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CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

Автор Noelle Acheson30 сент. 2023 г., 5:01 a.m. GMT-4

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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Crypto Update | Ether Futures ETFs Emerge as SEC Extends Bitcoin ETF Decision Window

Автор Noelle Acheson29 сент. 2023 г., 4:10 p.m. GMT-4

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Bitcoin Slips Below $27K, but What Might Government Shutdown Mean for Prices?

The last time BTC posted a positive return during September was in 2016.

Автор Krisztian Sandor, Sam Reynolds29 сент. 2023 г., 3:27 p.m. GMT-4

Технологии

Protocol Village: Google Cloud to Serve as Validator for Polygon PoS Network

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals for the period of Aug. 22 - Sept. 29.

Автор Bradley Keoun29 сент. 2023 г., 2:15 p.m. GMT-4

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

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First Mover Americas: Circle Argues Stablecoins Aren’t Securities in Response to SEC’s Binance Lawsuit

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 29, 2023.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole29 сент. 2023 г., 9:10 a.m. GMT-4

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Tops $27K as Rates and Oil Retreat; Ether Outperforms on ETF Hopes

The broad-market proxy CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) was up 3.8% over the past 24 hours.

Автор Krisztian Sandor28 сент. 2023 г., 3:19 p.m. GMT-4

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Crypto Update | SEC Chair Faces Harsh Questions as Ether Spot ETF Proposals Hit Delays

Автор Noelle Acheson28 сент. 2023 г., 1:30 p.m. GMT-4

Финансы

Crypto for Advisors: AI - Friend or Foe to the Advisor?

Jordi Visser from Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers discusses the impact AI could have on investing and what to watch out for.

Автор Sarah Morton, Jordi Visser28 сент. 2023 г., 11:45 a.m. GMT-4

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Crypto Observers Warn of Risk Aversion as Oil Prices Top $93

WTI crude oil has surged 30% higher this quarter, a rally that could feed into inflation, forcing central banks to keep rates elevated for longer than expected.

Автор Omkar Godbole28 сент. 2023 г., 9:26 a.m. GMT-4