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

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Touches $38K on Quiet Holiday Weekend

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 24, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleNov 24, 2023

Finance

Bitcoin's Hashrate War Between Antpool and Foundry Intensifies as BTC ETF Nears

The Bitcoin hashrate has been climbing steadily all year, and Antpool has edged ahead of Foundry while stockpiling bitcoin.

By Sam ReynoldsNov 24, 2023

Bitmain Antminer mining rigs (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin's 3-Week Consolidation Under $38K Has Bullish Undertone

The pullbacks have become less deep over the past three weeks, suggesting the building up of bullish sentiment, one observer said.

By Omkar GodboleNov 24, 2023

Finance

Bitcoin Sender Struck With $3.1M Transaction Fee, Largest in History

Antpool mined the block and the sender's wallet was set up just minutes before the transfer.

By Oliver KnightNov 23, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Uniswap’s UNI Rallies and Bitcoin Holds $37K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 23, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleNov 23, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Supply Inactive for a Year Hits Record High of 70%

It appears bitcoin holders are not planning on offloading inventory at these price levels or any time soon, one observer said.

By Omkar GodboleNov 23, 2023

Bitcoin: Percent of supply active 1+ years ago (Glassnode)

Tech

Bitcoin's Anti-Censorship Ethos Surfaces After Mining Pool F2Pool Acknowledges 'Filter'

After a blockchain sleuth reported that the Bitcoin mining pool may have censored a transaction from an address blacklisted by U.S. authorities, critics responded, and so did the project's co-founder.

By Bradley KeounNov 22, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Shakes Off Binance News, Rises Above $37K as Spot ETF Approval Eyed

Analysts suggest the Binance deal may have cleared the decks for the long-awaited U.S. spot bitcoin ETF.

By Stephen AlpherNov 22, 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | CZ's U.S. Criminal Case Settlement Allows Binance to Continue With a Cleaner Image

By Noelle AchesonNov 22, 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Videos

Binance Processes Nearly $1B in Net Outflows As CEO CZ Resigns

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below $36,600 as Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao stepped down from his role as CEO of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money-laundering rules. Kaiko Director of Research Clara Medalie shares her crypto markets analysis and outlook, discussing the impact on market depth and liquidity.

Nov 22, 2023