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 Could Be Poised for a Rebound

Bitcoin’s declining momentum has historically preceded a mild increase in price.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Apr 25, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Seeks Clear Answers From SEC

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 25, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin-Tether Pair Is Most Liquid on Binance Even as TUSD Pair Sees Higher Volume

While trading volume in the BTC/TUSD pair has surged over the past four weeks, liquidity remains thin compared with the BTC/USDT pair.

By Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2023

Tech

Bitcoin Whales Spook Crypto Twitter With Sudden Wallet Movements

At least four wallets from bitcoin’s early days have seen signs of activity in the past few days.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 25, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin's 50-Day Moving Average in Focus for Crypto Analysts After 11% Price Pullback

A break below the average would call into question the bull market's strength, one analyst said.

By Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Crypto Flat as Markets Await Tech Earnings

ALSO: Although Do Kwon is in a lot of trouble, his lawyers have raised a legitimate issue about crypto regulation in the U.S, and the SEC’s quest for unlimited jurisdiction over the asset class.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 25, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Drops to $27.3K, Ether Edges Toward $1.8K Amid Investors' Interest Rate Concerns

BTC’s recent price drop can be interpreted as “a period of consolidation and a healthy correction after an explosive move upwards past $30,000 over the last several months,” one analyst says.

By Jocelyn YangApr 24, 2023