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

Bitcoin Holds Above 200-Week Average as Dollar Index Rallies Most Since February

Analysts expect the U.S. dollar to continue gaining ground in the near-term, keeping risk assets under pressure.

By Omkar GodboleMay 15, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Regains $27K Amid Encouraging Macro, Technical Signs

ALSO: The stablecoin supply ratio has dropped 11% over the past 11 days, suggesting that buying power for stablecoins may be increasing, writes CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams.

By James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr.May 15, 2023

Opinion

As Bitcoin Scales, We Need Better Custodial Solutions

If Bitcoin is going to scale through layer 2s, then we need more options and more clarity around the trade-offs between the different ways to use the cryptocurrency.

By George KaloudisMay 12, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Loses 10% on the Week as Memecoins Tumble

Among the memecoins sliding was PEPE, which lost over 60% over the last 7 days.

By Lyllah LedesmaMay 12, 2023

Podcasts

‘Mining Your Share:' The Carbon Footprint of Bitcoin With Troy Cross | Part 1

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyMay 12, 2023

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Tech

Among Bitcoin Developers, Debate Is Raging Over Whether to Censor Ordinals BRC-20s

Despite calls for censorship, many developers agree that maintaining the status quo is the right thing to do for now.

By Frederick MunawaMay 12, 2023

Debate has ensued over the proliferation of BRC-20 tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain. (Кусмарцева Дарья / Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to 2-Month Low

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 12, 2023.

By Jamie CrawleyMay 12, 2023

Bitcoin plunges below $40K (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Prices Slip to 2-Month Lows as CoinDesk’s Bitcoin Trend Indicator Turns Neutral From Bullish

Prices fell to $26,160 soon before press time, reaching the lowest since March 17.

By Omkar GodboleMay 12, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Regains $27K, but Investors Search for a Catalyst

ALSO: The CEO of Stablecorp says that bitcoin's recent dip is part of its growing pains. He says that the scalability of the bitcoin network and liquidity present challenges.

By James RubinMay 12, 2023