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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Crypto Fund Outflows Hit Record Weekly Level

The outflows rose for a fifth consecutive week, according to a CoinShares report.

By Lyllah LedesmaMar 13, 2023

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Bitcoin Surges 18% to Above $24K

Some $160 million in short positions have been liquidated on Monday.

By Lyllah LedesmaMar 13, 2023

Crypto prices rallied on Friday (Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)

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MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Lead Bounce for Crypto-Related Stocks

The government's weekend backstop of depositors at failed lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sent bitcoin above $22,000.

By Stephen AlpherMar 13, 2023

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gains as FDIC Steps In for Silicon Valley Bank

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 13, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleMar 13, 2023

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Bitcoin, U.S. Stock Futures Erase Early Gains as First Republic Bank Tanks 50% in Premarket Trading

Risk assets pared gains while bond yields tanked as emergency measures announced by U.S. authorities failed to assuage investor fears about banking sector problems.

By Omkar GodboleMar 13, 2023

Bitcoin baja hasta US$22.000 mientras que los futuros de las acciones eliminan las primeras ganancias. (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

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Silicon Valley Bank Crisis a 'Cyprus Moment' for Bitcoin: Crypto Observers

The Fed's aggressive rate hikes and balance sheet reduction have caused an historic bank failure, fashioning a real-time ad for bitcoin self-custody, observers said.

By Omkar GodboleMar 13, 2023