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.

Marchés

Funding Rates for Bitcoin, Ether Remain Positive, Indicating Bullish Sentiment

Investors remain bullish about crypto in derivatives markets, as the CoinDesk Indices Ether Trend Indicator signals “significant uptrend”

Par Glenn Williams Jr.7 juin 2023

Marchés

Bitcoin, Ether Trade at Premiums on Binance.US as Investors Flee Following SEC Actions

The SEC was seeking to freeze assets on Binance.US after suing the exchange and its related global entity Binance.

Par Krisztian Sandor7 juin 2023

Marchés

Bitcoin (Somewhat) Takes Binance Accusations in Stride

As the U.S. government’s fight against crypto intensifies, there is some evidence the industry is weathering it better than past shocks.

Par Glenn Williams Jr.7 juin 2023

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao (Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Podcasts

Featured Story | Why I’m Leaving the U.S.

Par Adam B. Levine7 juin 2023

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

Marchés

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Shows Resilience Amid SEC Lawsuits Against Binance, Coinbase

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 7, 2023.

Par Lyllah Ledesma7 juin 2023

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Why Did Bitcoin Regain $27K? ‘No One Is Surprised by Gensler’s Actions,’ Crypto CEO Says

ALSO: Why Binance's alleged co-mingling of assets isn't the same as FTX's alleged co-mingling of assets.

Par Sam Reynolds, James Rubin7 juin 2023

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Marchés

Bitcoin Rallies Above $27K as Crypto Market Shrugs Off SEC Lawsuits Against Binance, Coinbase

Cryptocurrencies recovered some of their losses a day after Monday’s sell-off when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Binance and deemed multiple altcoins unregistered securities.

Par Krisztian Sandor6 juin 2023

Marchés

Why Isn’t Bitcoin Falling More? Cryptos Are Acting More Like Commodities Than Securities

Oil is Oil, Gold is Gold, Bitcoin is Bitcoin. The market reaction to SEC enforcement is mild compared to historic price action after other tumultuous events in the crypto industry.

Par Glenn Williams Jr.6 juin 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Markets Waver After SEC Sues Binance and Coinbase

Par Adam B. Levine6 juin 2023

Technologies

Lightning Data Analytics Firm Amboss Launches New ‘Liner’ Index for Bitcoin Yield

The company says the new index dubbed Lightning Network Rate (Liner) could be like Bitcoin’s version of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), a global reference rate for loans. Liner complements Magma, the Lightning liquidity marketplace launched by Amboss last year.

Par Frederick Munawa6 juin 2023