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.

Technologie

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.

Door Frederick Munawa6 jun 2023

The Lightning Network Rate (Liner) is pitched as a way of monitoring market demand for liquidity on the Bitcoin layer 2 network. (Jonathan Kitchen / Getty Images)

Markten

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Stay Down Following SEC Suing Binance

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 6, 2023.

Door Lyllah Ledesma6 jun 2023

Crypto tokens deemed as securities by the SEC (Lyllah Ledesma/Messari)

Financiën

Bitcoin Saw Heavy Profit Taking in May: Goldman Sachs

The amount of bitcoin held on exchanges fell 12%, while ether supply saw a slight gain, the report said.

Door Will Canny6 jun 2023

Markten

First Mover Asia: Why Did Bitcoin Fall to $25.4K? SEC Lawsuit Against Binance Rocks Crypto Markets

ALSO: Lido’s stETH token has become the seventh largest token by market cap, right ahead of Cardano and just behind XRP, according to data from CoinGecko.

Door James Rubin, Sam Reynolds6 jun 2023

Opinie

The Lightning Network Doesn’t Fix Everything Wrong With Bitcoin

And that’s okay.

Door George Kaloudis5 jun 2023

Man staring out window at lightning storm (Grant Faint/Getty Images)

Podcasts

Featured Story | Why the Biggest Emerging Markets Are Turning to Crypto

Door Adam B. Levine5 jun 2023

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

Markten

First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Heading Below $26K?

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 5, 2023.

Door Lyllah Ledesma5 jun 2023

Markten

Bitcoin Retail Demand to Remain Strong Ahead of Halving Event: JPMorgan

The event will double the bitcoin production cost to around $40,000, creating a positive psychological effect, the report said.

Door Will Canny5 jun 2023

Se prevé que el próximo halving de bitcoin sea en abril. (Shutterstock)

Markten

First Mover Asia: Why Did Bitcoin's Price Hold Above $27K Over the Weekend? Two Analysts Expect Continued Resilience

ALSO: The bitcoin options put/call ratio across exchanges has sunk to 0.47, suggesting that fewer investors are seeking downside protection against price declines than they had prior to the passage of a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.

Door Sam Reynolds, Glenn Williams Jr.5 jun 2023