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.

Podcasts

Goerli Ether Surged Over the Weekend; Allure of Bitcoin Ordinals Drives Crypto Funds to Stacks

By Christie Harkin, William Foxley, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OFeb 27, 2023

Markets

Crypto Markets Analysis: Stablecoins Trend Lower Despite Bitcoin’s Recent Performance

A shift in the supply of stablecoins could foreshadow crypto’s next move.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Feb 27, 2023

Podcasts

Gary Gensler, Bitcoin and the Bad-Faith SEC

By Nathaniel WhittemoreFeb 27, 2023

Videos

Bitcoin Hovers Around $23K

Hashdex Head of U.S. and New Markets Bruno Ramos de Sousa discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap hovers around $23,000 amid continued crypto contagion fears and increased regulatory scrutiny. Plus, what he's seeing in retail vs. institutional activity and why next year's Bitcoin halving could be a catalyst for an upcoming bull cycle.

Feb 27, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Betting Against Bitcoin Was Popular Move Last Week

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 27, 2023.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleFeb 27, 2023

(Duncan Nicholls and Simon Webb/Getty Images)

Markets

Allure of Bitcoin Ordinals, DeFi Drives Crypto Funds to Bitcoin Layer 2-Token Stacks

The price of Stacks’ native STX token has doubled in two weeks on the back of strong growth for Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens.

By Shaurya MalwaFeb 27, 2023

Los NFT lideran la actividad en la blockchain de Bitcoin. (Ordinals Protocol)

Markets

Short-Bitcoin Funds Record $10M in Weekly Inflows: CoinShares

Traders are anticipating higher rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 27, 2023

Los productos de inversión de activos digitales registraron leves salidas la semana pasada luego de que los inversores ingresaran dinero en fondos de posiciones cortas de bitcoin. (CoinShares)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Solana in the Green After Weekend Deep Freeze

ALSO: CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey considers why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has overreached in its recent actions against crypto entities, and that the crypto industry must improve its lobbying efforts.

By Sam Reynolds, Michael J. CaseyFeb 27, 2023

Podcasts

Weekend Story | Bitcoin Ordinals Can Lift the Entire Crypto Ecosystem

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineFeb 26, 2023

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

Markets

Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Falls for the Week Amid Inflation, Rate Hike Fears

Ether and most other major cryptos also sank as investors mulled the prospect of prolonged monetary hawkishness.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Feb 24, 2023

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