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

Bitcoin Drops to $27.5K While Dogecoin Spikes After Twitter Logo Change

BTC needs a catalyst to break the $30,000 threshold, says an analyst. DOGE spikes after Twitter changes its platform's logo to the dogecoin symbol from the blue bird.

By Jocelyn YangApr 3, 2023

Markets

Internet Computer Issues ‘Liquid Bitcoin,’ for Faster, Cheaper BTC Transactions

ckBTC brings layer-2 capabilities to Bitcoin, while also ensuring greater security and decentralization than other BTC-pegged tokens, developers say.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 3, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Within Range of $30K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 3, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleApr 3, 2023

Bitcoin is within range of $30,000, but will need a stronger push to get there, one analyst said.

Markets

U.S. Banking System Turmoil Has Spurred Bitcoin Outperformance: Coinbase

The cryptocurrency has topped other digital assets in the last month, a report from the exchange noted.

By Will CannyApr 3, 2023

Markets

April Seasonality Favors Bitcoin and Stocks

The first month of the second quarter is usually bullish for risk assets.

By Omkar GodboleApr 3, 2023

Abril ha sido alcista para bitcoin y las acciones. (Matrixport)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $28K as Investors Await Fresh Productivity, Jobs Data

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that decentralized-focused tokens, including LDO and DYDX, were the quarter's best performers. Their gains came as U.S. regulators ratcheted up their scrutiny of centralized exchanges.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinApr 3, 2023

Opinion

Balaji Srinivasan’s $1M Bitcoin Bet Could Be Right, but I Hope He’s Wrong

Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack writes about the seeming return of bitcoin's inflation hedge thesis, and what it takes to get people into bitcoin.

By Peter McCormackApr 1, 2023

Tech

ZeroSync and Blockstream to Broadcast Bitcoin Zero-Knowledge Proofs From Space

The partners say using zero-knowledge proofs will allow Bitcoin nodes to sync quickly from anywhere on earth, “even without Internet.”

By Frederick MunawaMar 31, 2023

Markets

Crypto Market March Roundup: Bitcoin Rises Amid Banking Uncertainties, Macro Headwinds

The largest crypto by market value soared 21%. Mask Network’s MASK surged more than 68%, to rank as March's top-performing token, while XRP rose 41%.

By Jocelyn YangMar 31, 2023

Policy

U.S. Futures Watchdog Issues Compliance Rule for Crypto Activities Among Members

The National Futures Association, which includes firms trading crypto futures, is imposing anti-fraud standards and supervision demands for those engaging in bitcoin and ether trading.

By Jesse HamiltonMar 31, 2023