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.

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

Tech

Protocol Village: Serenity Shield Launches 'StrongBox' for Data Storage, Inheritance Transfers

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

By Bradley KeounNov 22, 2023

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Markets

First Mover Americas: Binance, Binance, Binance

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 22, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleNov 22, 2023

Markets

Trading Crypto on Binance Becomes Challenging as Order Book Liquidity Tanks 25%

Order book liquidity refers to the capacity to trade quickly at quoted prices.

By Omkar GodboleNov 22, 2023

Markets

Crypto Traders Load Up on Bitcoin Topside Option Plays After Binance's Guilty Plea

We have seen interest in loading up more topside with strong demand for the March 2024 expiry calls, one OTC desk said.

By Omkar GodboleNov 22, 2023

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