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

Bitcoin Could Drop to $58K as Cool-Off Period Is Imminent, Swissblock Says

Bitcoin nearly doubled in price since late January, but a "counter move seems to be near," Swissblock analysts said.

By Krisztian SandorMar 13, 2024

Finance

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Raising Another $500M to Buy More Bitcoin

The debt offering comes just days after the company closed on an $800 million capital raise, also with proceeds used to buy bitcoin.

By Stephen AlpherMar 13, 2024

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy (Michael.com)

Podcasts

As Bitcoin Surges, So Does Its Recognition | Emerging as a Possible Arbiter of Truth?

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyMar 13, 2024

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Tech

The Protocol: Is Ethereum's Dencun Update All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Some developers think that shifting the Ethereum ecosystem further towards layer 2 networks could risk setting it down the wrong path.

By Sam KesslerMar 13, 2024

Opinion

How a Bitcoin Mixer Laundering Conviction Might Be Appealed

Roman Sterlingov was convicted on four charges related to operating the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog, a decision noted defense attorney Tor Ekeland intends to challenge.

By Daniel KuhnMar 13, 2024