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 and BNB Recover as Binance Plea Seen Boosting Spot ETF Odds

Some observers believe Binance's downfall has boosted the spot-ETF approval odds.

By Sam ReynoldsNov 22, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Buffeted Then Bounces on Binance/U.S. Settlement Report

Prices tumbled Tuesday morning as the DOJ announced an imminent major crypto enforcement action, but then rebounded

By Stephen AlpherNov 21, 2023

Crypto prices yo-yo on Binance news (Getty Images)

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Crypto Prices Shrug Off Binance and Kraken News, Signaling a More Mature Market

By Noelle AchesonNov 21, 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markets

First Mover Americas: SEC Sues Kraken; Binance Faces $4B Settlement

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 21, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleNov 21, 2023

Markets

Fed Minutes Release May Be a Non-Event for Bitcoin

The minutes of the Nov. 1 Fed meeting may be outdated, given the post-meeting softness in economic data and resulting expectations for renewed interest-rate cuts in 2024.

By Omkar GodboleNov 21, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin and BNB Token Stage Relief Rallies on Binance Settlement News

Crypto exchange Binance could reportedly soon be paying $4 billion to settle multiple U.S. criminal charges, according to Bloomberg.

By Stephen AlpherNov 20, 2023

Changpeng Zhao ,CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)

Videos

When Could Traders See the Arrival of a Spot Bitcoin ETF?

Hermine Wong, herminewong.xyz principal and former SEC special counsel, weighs in on the outlook for spot bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S. as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delays decisions on applications for Franklin Templeton and Global X. When it comes to a timeline for the regulator's decision, Wong notes that she probably wouldn't bet on January 2024 for a decision at this point.

Nov 20, 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Libertarian Candidate Javier Milei Wins Argentine Presidency

By Noelle AchesonNov 20, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Crypto Friendly Javier Milei Wins Argentine Presidency

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 20, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleNov 20, 2023

(Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Surpasses $37K on Argentina Presidential Election Result as Analysts Focus on Fed Notes

Crypto markets added some 2% in the past 24 hours, with the artificial intelligence-focused token sector driving the most gains for weekend traders.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 20, 2023

Bitcoin broke the $37,000 level this morning. (CoinDesk)

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