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

Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed & Fear Index Indicates Upswing Ahead

The index has a solid track record of marking trend changes in the bitcoin market.

By Omkar GodboleAug 11, 2023

La volatilidad de bitcoin y ether está haciendo tambalear tanto a alcistas como bajistas. (Matt Hardy/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is CPI Resistant

Modest Consumer Price Index numbers mean that the chance of another rate hike is dwindling.

By Sam ReynoldsAug 11, 2023

Tech

CEO of World's Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator Sees Industry Ripe for Consolidation

Brandon Mintz, CEO and founder of Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest bitcoin ATM company, says his company, which currently has about 20% market share, is in a position to gobble up competitors.

By Frederick MunawaAug 10, 2023

Bitcoin Depot CEO Brandon Mintz (Bitcoin Depot)

Markets

Bitcoin Rallies Keep Getting Quickly Sold — What's Up?

The world’s largest cryptocurrency has lacked sustained momentum, as it sells off shortly after each attempted leg higher.

By Lyllah LedesmaAug 10, 2023

Hands on a laptop keyboard with a screen showing charts and prices (Unsplash, Kanchanara)

Podcasts

Featured Story | Some Users May Want an ‘Everything App’, but What We Need Is Digital Sovereignty

By George KaloudisAug 10, 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Finance

SEC Likely to Approve Several Spot ETFs, Sparking Next Bitcoin Rally: Matrixport

A report from the firm cited how big Grayscale Bitcoin Trust was at its peak.

By Will CannyAug 10, 2023

Finance

Jump Crypto Backs $5M Round for Bitcoin Wallet Xverse

The Web3 app supports Ordinals, the technology that brought non-fungible tokens to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

By Brandy BetzAug 10, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Traders Should Watch Wider Inflation Metrics, Not Just CPI

Wider metrics suggest a flare-up in inflation in months ahead, which may trigger a sharp repricing of interest rate expectations, bringing downside volatility to risky assets, including bitcoin.

By Omkar GodboleAug 10, 2023

The April inflation report was released Wednesday morning (JLGutierrez/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: SEC Appealing XRP Ruling Isn't Moving Markets

Ripple's partial victory over the Securities and Exchange Commission pushed up the layer 1 and altcoin market, as many of these tokens had been accused of being securities.

By Sam ReynoldsAug 10, 2023

Tech

The Protocol: Coinbase Launches Own Blockchain as Sleuths Scour PayPal's Stablecoin Software

We're covering Coinbase's launch of "Base," a layer-2 network atop Ethereum, along with the crypto community's reaction to PayPal's new stablecoin and the brouhaha over Matter Labs' use of Polygon-crafted open-source software.

By Bradley KeounAug 9, 2023