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.

Marchés

Blockchain-Based Render Network's Token Tracks Tech Stocks as Broader Crypto Market Decouples

RNDR has been a good high beta Nasdaq play in recent weeks, one portfolio manager noted.

Par Omkar Godbole30 mai 2023

Gráficos diarios de RNDR, Nasdaq y capitalización total del mercado de criptomonedas. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Marchés

Bitcoin Headed for First Monthly Loss in 6 Months

The liquidate wave from the narrative of lower inflation has now run its course and the market needs a new driver and theme to lift prices higher, one observer said.

Par Omkar Godbole30 mai 2023

Bitcoin registra su mayor pérdida mensual de precios desde mayo. (Archivo de CoinDesk)

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Does Crypto’s Success Depend on the Upcoming Presidential Election?

ALSO: The Commitment of Traders report shows that asset managers have increased their open long positions in bitcoin after falling in the two prior weeks.

Par Sam Reynolds, Glenn Williams Jr.30 mai 2023

The White House, Washington, D.C. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Marchés

Bitcoin's Short-Term Holders Are Again Selling at Profit

Short-term holders' renewed profitability is a positive signal for near-term price action, according to on observer.

Par Omkar Godbole29 mai 2023

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Past $28K on Debt Ceiling Deal

ALSO: A Chinese governmental agency released a paper over the weekend that outlined suggestions for China's Web3 policy, but it didn't broach must new ground. Still, the paper represented progress for a country that is keen to write the next generation of technology standards

Par Sam Reynolds29 mai 2023

Podcasts

Featured Story | DeSantis and the Growing Culture War Around Bitcoin

Par Adam B. Levine28 mai 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Podcasts

Featured Story | Cathie Wood Thinks the U.S. Crypto Exodus Is Here. Is It?

Par Adam B. Levine27 mai 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Will the U.S. Pay Its Bills After June 1st? Markets Wait In Anticipation

Par Adam B. Levine26 mai 2023

Marchés

Bitcoin Moves Little on the Week Despite Debt Deal, Inflation Concerns

Bitcoin trades flat to move one step closer to logging its first losing month of 2023. Ether rises slightly but also seems headed for a negative May.

Par Glenn Williams Jr.26 mai 2023

Vidéos

Exploring Crypto's Relationship With Economic News

Crypto markets reacted tepidly to solid economic data, a potential sign that good-economic-news-equals-bad-news for digital asset prices narrative is beginning to shift. "The Hash" panel discusses the changing narrative around bitcoin’s connection to economic growth and the implications for global finance.

26 mai 2023