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.

Podcasts

CoinDesk Markets Week in Review

By Helene Braun, Jennifer SanasieMar 29, 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Tech

Call of Duty Cheaters Allegedly Lose Their Bitcoin as Hackers Target Gamers With Malware

The malware has already impacted hundreds of thousands of players and the numbers are still growing, as per malware market informer @vxunderground.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 29, 2024

Call of duty gamers are targeted for their bitcoin. (Fábio Magalhães/Unsplash)

Opinion

Is This the End of Bitcoin's 4-Year Bull/Bear Market Cycle?

CoinFlip's Daniel Polotsky argues the introduction of ETFs and institutions could disrupt the cyclical price pumps that have historically trailed the Bitcoin halving.

By Dan PolotskyMar 28, 2024

Podcasts

Crypto Update | An Outlook on Ether ETF Approval

By Helene BraunMar 28, 2024

Finance

Crypto for Advisors: Beyond Bitcoin, Crypto Indices

Just like equities have the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100, we now see the emergence of cryptocurrency and digital asset indices.

By Sarah Morton, Jason LeibowitzMar 28, 2024

Markets

First Mover Americas: Tokenized Treasury Notes Surpass $1B

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 28, 2024.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleMar 28, 2024

U.S. Treasury Building (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Cash Rallies 13% Ahead of BCH Halving, Bitcoin Steady Around $70K

The Bitcoin Cash halving is expected on April 4, blockchain trackers show, and has historically preceded price bumps.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 28, 2024

A rally track. (Pedro Henrique Santos/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Could Witness Upside Volatility as $15B Options Expiry Looms

Dealer hedging could breed volatility at around $70,000, one observer said.

By Omkar GodboleMar 28, 2024

Opinion

What Binance's Exit From Nigeria Means for P2P Bitcoin

The exchange was forced to leave Nigeria, and I’m sure it will happen to other crypto companies in other countries, Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes, writes.

By Ray YoussefMar 27, 2024