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.

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Finance

U.S. Banking Crisis May Be Vindication for Crypto Ecosystem: JPMorgan

Bitcoin rallied in tandem with gold as they are both viewed as hedges to a catastrophic scenario, the report said.

By Will CannyApr 12, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Slips Under $30K, Ether Staking Tokens Take a Beating Ahead of Shapella Upgrade

Traders are likely taking profits ahead of Wednesday’s CPI report and Ethereum’s Shapella upgrade.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 12, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Does Bitcoin at $30K Really Matter?

ALSO: Crypto exchange Bitget's $100 million fund targeting Web3 comes as Hong Kong eases crypto regulations and a number of East Asian countries have been promoting crypto.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 12, 2023

Finance

Metalpha Launches Grayscale-Based Digital Asset Fund

Metalpha’s Hong Kong-licensed fund will give investors exposure to Grayscale’s products, but also allow for withdrawals which is something currently missing for U.S. investors.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 12, 2023

Hong Kong (anuchit kamsongmueang/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $30K, Ether Hovers Near $1.9K Ahead of CPI, Shapella Upgrade

Investors will be eyeing Wednesday’s U.S. Consumer Price Index for the latest reading on inflation and the Shanghai “hard fork.”

By Jocelyn YangApr 11, 2023

Consensus Magazine

Diana Biggs: Building Early-Stage Ventures in Web3

Now a partner at venture fund 1kx, Biggs is a nine-year crypto veteran. She's bullish on early-stage companies and a speaker at our Consensus festival.

By Jeff WilserApr 11, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Cracks $30K, but for How Long?

While bullish and bearish narratives collide, balances on exchanges may provide the most telling clues.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Apr 11, 2023

Policy

El Salvador Grants First Digital Asset License to Bitfinex

Tokenized shares and yield-bearing assets are potential products that could be launched under the new regulatory framework approved by the Central American country.

By Andrés EnglerApr 11, 2023