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.

Videos

Global Head of Cumberland on Bitcoins Growth in Recent Markets

Chris Zuehlke, the Global Head of Cumberland and Partner at DRW, discusses at Consensus 2023 bitcoin, saying of its utility: "The cat's out of the bag. Bank deposits are risky in a way that people didn't understand."

Apr 26, 2023

Finance

Bitcoin Could Be 'Great' Investment for IRA or 401K Plans

Retirement accounts offer tax-free crypto investing forever and provide an effective way to lower overall portfolio risk, said ForUsAll CEO David Ramirez.

By Sage D. YoungApr 26, 2023

Left to right: David Ramirez, ForUsAll; John Haar, Swan Bitcoin; and George Kaloudis, senior research analyst, CoinDesk (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Tumbles as Wild Crypto Market Swing Causes $310M Losses From Liquidations

The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI), which tracks the performance of the broader crypto market, plummeted 5.6% in an hour.

By Krisztian SandorApr 26, 2023

Los traders inicialmente subieron los precios de xmon para obtener un airdrop de sudo, el token de gobernanza de SudoSwap. (Getty Images)

Policy

Franklin Templeton CEO: The Future of the Crypto Industry Is Regulated

At CoinDesk’s annual Consensus conference, CEO Jenny Johnson said cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin were a “distraction” from the benefits of blockchain technology.

By Cheyenne LigonApr 26, 2023

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson and CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $29K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 26, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleApr 26, 2023

Bitcoin has reached $29,000 again after a five-day losing streak.

Markets

Bitcoin Rallies to $29K; Cardano Leads Gains Among Crypto Majors

Total market capitalization has risen 4.9% in the past 24 hours on expectations of Fed easing, some investors said.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 26, 2023

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

Tech

Bitcoin White Paper to Be Removed in Next Apple MacBook Update: Report

The "Easter egg" went viral earlier this year, but won’t remain on Apple for long.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 26, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Breaks Its Losing Streak in Late Tuesday Rally

ALSO: CoinDesk's Pete Pachal and Daniel Kuhn outline important themes at Consensus 2023 conference, which opens Wednesday in Austin, Texas.

By James RubinApr 26, 2023

The upcoming Merge comes with some risks, says DappRadar. (ryasick/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Regains $28K Amid Mildly Encouraging Tech Earnings, Liquidation of Short Positions

BTC rose Tuesday afternoon as Alphabet and Microsoft first-quarter earnings surpassed expectations. Both equities and Treasury yields were down on Tuesday, however.

By Jocelyn YangApr 25, 2023