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.

Markets

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Added Additional 51,780 Bitcoin for $4.6B

The company now holds 331,200 bitcoin acquired for roughly $16.5 billion and worth just shy of $30 billion.

By Stephen AlpherNov 18, 2024

MicroStrategy executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

MARA to Offer $700M Convertible Senior Note, Shares Fall 5%

MARA holdings announce a $700 million convertible senior note due 2030, plans to acquire more bitcoin.

By James Van StratenNov 18, 2024

Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel interview at Bitcoin conference in Miami (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin's Correlation to U.S. Equities and Ether Weakens: Van Straten

The total cryptocurrency market hits a new all-time high of $3.025 trillion as bitcoin consolidates around $92,000.

By James Van StratenNov 18, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin Near a Record High Might Be Just Half the Journey as BCA Research Signals $200K

According to BCA Research analysis of fractal patterns, the bitcoin price might climb above $200,000.

By Omkar GodboleNov 18, 2024

Matador. (Credit: Paul Kenny McGrath/Unsplash)

Markets

Missed BTC Rally to $93K? Bitcoin Memecoins Could Be Next to Watch

While on-chain metrics show no uptick in Runes protocol on chain metrics as of Monday, these typically follow social activity and narratives, with prices leading afterward.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 18, 2024

Ledn's Mauricio Di Bartolomeo argues that the crypto lending industry can rebuild trust following a disastrous 2022. (Mathieu Stern/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Metaplanet Follows MSTR's Lead, Announces $11.3M Debt Sale for Additional Bitcoin Purchases

Metaplanet to issue one-year bonds to finance BTC purchases.

By Omkar GodboleNov 18, 2024

Markets

Frenzy Alert: JPMorgan's Bitcoin Retail Sentiment Score Hits Record High, MSTR's Call Skew Soars

A speculative frenzy seems to have gripped the market, which could lead to a sudden sentiment shift and two-way price turbulence.

By Omkar GodboleNov 18, 2024

Policy

An Interview With El Salvador’s Top Crypto Regulator: ‘Developing Countries Can Lead the Financial Revolution’

The National Commission of Digital Assets is the agency in charge of regulating crypto in El Salvador, the first nation to accept bitcoin as legal tender.

By Tom CarrerasNov 16, 2024