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.

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Finance

Blockstream’s Liquid Network Faces Delay in Processing as Transactions Begin to Stack Up

The network said funds are safe and unaffected.

By Sebastian SinclairOct 4, 2021, 10:50 p.m. EDT

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Toward $50K on Hopes for US ETF Approval

Analysts expect that approval to fuel a fourth-quarter crypto rally.

By Damanick Dantes, Tracy WangOct 4, 2021, 6:22 p.m. EDT

Markets

Crypto Funds Draw $90M in New Money as Confidence Returns

Bitcoin-focused funds have attracted new capital for three straight weeks, after a period of outflows in recent months.

By Lyllah LedesmaOct 4, 2021, 6:20 p.m. EDT

Videos

BitGo CEO on Bitcoin: ‘Large Peak, Large Retreat Ahead’

As bitcoin bounces back above $49,000, Mike Belshe, CEO of institutional crypto custody and security firm BitGo, discusses his short-term outlook and long-term price prediction for BTC. “We will probably … see a large peak and then a large retreat,” Belshe said. “It’s a volatile space. Be prepared for it.”

Oct 4, 2021, 6:04 p.m. EDT

Videos

Crypto Funds Draw $90M in New Money as Confidence Returns

Digital asset investment products attracted $90 million in new money in the seven days last Friday, the seventh straight week of inflows. Bitcoin-focused funds reportedly took in $69 million and has attracted new capital for three straight weeks after a period of outflows in recent months.

Oct 4, 2021, 6:04 p.m. EDT

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Oct. 4, 2021

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineOct 4, 2021, 11:33 a.m. EDT

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Videos

Is Bitcoin’s Rally Over?

Bitcoin is trading around $48,000 and is roughly flat over the past 24 hours. Still, the cryptocurrency is up 13% over the past week as buyers continued to defend lower support around $40,000, but is the rally over?

Oct 4, 2021, 10:53 a.m. EDT

Markets