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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What Are Bitcoin Mining Pools?

Find out what bitcoin mining pools are and how to join them. The same methods can be used for most cryptocurrencies.

By Hoa Nguyen, Noelle Acheson, John BiggsSep 9, 2021

Markets

ECB Signals ‘Moderate’ Slowdown in Asset Purchases; Bitcoin Rises

The European Central Bank says it will slow down the average pace of asset purchases but keep the overall size of its quantitative easing program intact.

By Omkar GodboleSep 9, 2021

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde steps up to podium for press conference Thursday. (ECB, modified by CoinDesk)

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How To Buy Bitcoin

With bitcoin adoption continuing to rise, it’s now possible to purchase the digital asset across a wide range of exchanges, brokerages and apps.

By Noelle Acheson, John Biggs, Hoa NguyenSep 9, 2021

Buying online with credit card (Shutterstock)

Podcasts

CBDCs, Tether and Digital Real Estate

By Dan Ilett, Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny BradburySep 9, 2021

Banks Will Have to Adapt to DeFi, Featuring Eric Wall

Markets

5 Ways Bitcoin Can Play a Role in a Portfolio

Bitcoin isn’t going anywhere. So how can it fit into the portfolios of the future?

By Isaiah DouglassSep 9, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Rangebound Ahead of $48K-$50K Resistance

Oversold signals on intraday charts could support brief buying.

By Damanick DantesSep 9, 2021

Bitcoin four-hour price chart (CoinDesk, TradingView)

Finance

Bitso Is Providing the ‘Core Service’ for El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin Wallet

The company will also work with Silvergate Bank to facilitate transactions in U.S. dollars

By Andrés EnglerSep 8, 2021

A person purchases a bottle of Coca-Cola from a shop that accepts Bitcoin in El Zonte, El Salvador, on Monday, June 14, 2021. El Salvador has become the first country to formally adopt Bitcoin as legal tender after President Nayib Bukele said congress approved his landmark proposal. Photographer: Cristina Baussan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Policy

Bitcoin ya está vigente en El Salvador, pero los locales siguen confundidos sobre su funcionamiento

“Una cosa es lo que dice el presidente y otra lo que establece la ley”.

By Andrés EnglerSep 8, 2021

Nayib Bukele asiste a la Asamblea Legislativa por su segundo aniversario en el poder (Foto de Emerson Flores/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bullish Sentiment Fades as Selling Abates

Analysts expect sentiment to become more normal for September as bitcoin’s price consolidates.

By Damanick Dantes, Tracy WangSep 8, 2021

Videos

Crypto Futures Saw Record $10B Worth of Liquidations Sunday

Forced closure of long positions or bullish trades accounted for over $3 billion, or over 90% of total liquidations Tuesday, which shows the leverage was excessively skewed bullish across the board. Liquidations happen when trades cannot fulfill margin requirements for holding long/short positions and often exacerbate bullish/bearish moves.

Sep 8, 2021