Bitcoin news 2018

Here are some of the most significant Bitcoin news stories from 2018:

January 2018

• Bitcoin's price drops below $10,000 for the first time since November 2017, sparking concerns about a market bubble bursting. (Source: CNBC)
• The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, become the first Bitcoin billionaires. (Source: Forbes)

February 2018

• The South Korean government announces plans to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges, leading to a surge in trading volume and prices. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejects nine Bitcoin ETF proposals, citing concerns about market manipulation and lack of oversight. (Source: Coindesk)

March 2018

• The price of Bitcoin drops below $6,000, sparking a wider sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approves a Bitcoin futures contract, allowing institutional investors to bet on the cryptocurrency's price. (Source: Reuters)

April 2018

• The SEC announces that it will allow a Bitcoin ETF to trade on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), but only if it meets certain conditions. (Source: Coindesk)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $4,000, leading to widespread panic selling. (Source: Bloomberg)

May 2018

• The US Department of Justice announces that it has charged 12 individuals with fraud and money laundering related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $3,000, sparking concerns about a market collapse. (Source: CNBC)

June 2018

• The SEC rejects a Bitcoin ETF proposal from VanEck and SolidX, citing concerns about market manipulation and lack of oversight. (Source: Coindesk)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $2,000, leading to widespread losses for investors. (Source: Bloomberg)

July 2018

• The US Treasury Department announces that it will require cryptocurrency exchanges to report transactions worth over $10,000 to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $1,500, sparking concerns about a market collapse. (Source: CNBC)

August 2018

• The SEC announces that it will allow a Bitcoin ETF to trade on the CBOE, but only if it meets certain conditions. (Source: Coindesk)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $1,000, leading to widespread losses for investors. (Source: Bloomberg)

September 2018

• The US Federal Reserve announces that it will not regulate cryptocurrencies, citing concerns about the lack of oversight and potential risks to financial stability. (Source: The New York Times)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $6,000, sparking concerns about a market recovery. (Source: CNBC)

October 2018

• The SEC announces that it will allow a Bitcoin ETF to trade on the CBOE, but only if it meets certain conditions. (Source: Coindesk)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $5,000, leading to widespread losses for investors. (Source: Bloomberg)

November 2018

• The US Treasury Department announces that it will require cryptocurrency exchanges to report transactions worth over $10,000 to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $4,000, sparking concerns about a market collapse. (Source: CNBC)

December 2018

• The SEC announces that it will allow a Bitcoin ETF to trade on the CBOE, but only if it meets certain conditions. (Source: Coindesk)
• The price of Bitcoin drops below $3,000, leading to widespread losses for investors. (Source: Bloomberg)

Overall, 2018 was a tumultuous year for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, with prices dropping by over 70% from their peak in January. However, the market also saw significant regulatory developments and institutional investment, which could pave the way for future growth.