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

First Mover Asia: Ether Price Hits Fresh 11-Month High

ALSO: In his latest Money Reimagined column, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey writes that to prevent the potentially destructive impact of AI, we need open-source innovation and collective governance that is possible through blockchain protocols and Web3, not the monopoly defaulting structure of Web2.

By James Rubin, Bradley KeounApr 17, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Is the 'Boring, Old Grandpa' Right Now Compared to Ether: Dexterity Capital Manager Partner

By its very nature, bitcoin is stable and isn’t exactly the talk of the town, Michael Safai said.

By Fran VelasquezApr 14, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $30.5K, Ether Circles Around $2.1K

BTC and ETH have risen about 9% and 12%, respectively, over the past seven days. While BTC has driven the market this year so far, the Shapella upgrade has boosted ETH trading, according to an analyst.

By Jocelyn YangApr 14, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Turn Upward in a Busy Week of Ethereum and Inflation News

Ether has risen more than 9% since the Ethereum Shanghai upgrade, which held center stage in crypto markets for much of the week. Bitcoin held fast above $30,000.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Apr 14, 2023

Tech

Onramp Launches Spot Bitcoin Trust With Multi-Party Custody

The company, based in Austin, Texas, says the new offering is the first bitcoin trust that takes advantage of Bitcoin’s multi-signature capability.

By Frederick MunawaApr 14, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Ether Steals the Show, Alts Follow Suit

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 14, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleApr 14, 2023

Markets

World's Most Influential Central Banks' Balance Sheets Look to Have Troughed

The directional change suggests an end to the quantitative tightening that roiled cryptocurrencies last year.

By Omkar GodboleApr 14, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Ether Climbs Over $2.1K to Further Its Post-Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Surge

Bitcoin has also continued its more moderately-paced momentum, inching toward $31K. ALSO: CoinDesk columnist considers Shapella's immediate and potential long-term impact.

By James RubinApr 14, 2023