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.

Tech

Mutiny’s New Browser-Based Bitcoin Wallet on Lightning Avoids App Store Restrictions

The company says it’s the “first self-custodial lightning wallet that runs on the web.”

By Frederick MunawaJul 14, 2023, 11:31 a.m. ET

Mutiny wallet team. (Twitter user @SpecificMills)

Podcasts

Featured Story | The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger

By George KaloudisJul 14, 2023, 11:23 a.m. ET

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markets

First Mover Americas: XRP Gains 66% on Ripple’s Partial Court Victory

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

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleJul 14, 2023, 8:32 a.m. ET

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Soars to One-Year High at $31.7K as Crypto Investors Savor Partial Ripple Victory

Ether and other major cryptos are swept upward in a banner day for crypto markets. PLUS: While the number of large bitcoin holders increases, bitcoin sent to exchanges continues to fall, writes CoinDesk's analysts.

By James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr.Jul 13, 2023, 7:13 p.m. ET

Bitcoin daily price chart. (CoinDesk Indices)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Maintain Their 2023 Decoupling from Traditional Finance

As bitcoin and ether assert themselves as uncorrelated assets, the impact of macroeconomic catalysts has waned

By Glenn Williams Jr.Jul 13, 2023, 5:48 p.m. ET

Markets

Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Like Coinbase Soar as XRP Ruling Bolsters Optimism

Crypto miners were also included in the rally as bitcoin rose to its highest level in 13 months.

By Helene Braun, Sage D. YoungJul 13, 2023, 4:03 p.m. ET

A finger draws an upward trending line on a chart (Unsplash)

Markets

Argentina's First Bitcoin Futures Contract Officially Goes Live

The product was approved by the South American country’s National Securities Commission in April.

By Andrés EnglerJul 13, 2023, 11:44 a.m. ET

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Crypto Markets Positive After U.S. Inflation Report

By George KaloudisJul 13, 2023, 11:16 a.m. ET

Markets

First Mover Americas: Crypto AI Tokens Rally After Musk Unveils New Company

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 13, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleJul 13, 2023, 8:43 a.m. ET

SingularityNET (AGIX) 7-day price chart (Messari)

Markets

Bitcoin Options Traders Shrug Off Post-CPI Choppy Price Action

The mood in the options market remains positive even as the cryptocurrency struggles to build upside momentum on the back of a bullish U.S. inflation report.

By Omkar GodboleJul 13, 2023, 7:36 a.m. ET