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

Buyers From Coinbase Powered Bitcoin Higher, or Did They?

As bitcoin looks north, indicators paint a mixed picture of the major source of bullish pressures for the cryptocurrency.

By Omkar GodboleJan 17, 2023

Buyers from Coinbase appear to have lifted bitcoin higher. But they were not alone. (ColiN00B/Pixabay)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tops $21.3K as Cryptos' 2023 Feel-Good Story Continues

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that the surge of FTX’s FTT Token is part of a trend in which investors send prices of certain tokens higher even as their projects fail or flounder.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsJan 17, 2023

Podcasts

On the Streets of Europe: Inflation, Monetary Policy and Impact

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineJan 16, 2023

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

Markets

Options Flip to Show Stronger Bitcoin Into July

The long-term sentiment has turned bullish with bitcoin showing its biggest weekly percentage gain in two years.

By Omkar GodboleJan 16, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Surge Causes Over $500M in Liquidations, Highest in 3 Months

Crypto markets regained the $1 trillion capitalization mark for the first time since November.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 16, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Surges on Inflation Tailwinds, Hovers Near $21K

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Ark Invest's Cathie Wood is correct in thinking that, despite market uncertainty, disruptive innovation technologies that address issues have gained traction.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsJan 16, 2023

Bitcoin soared in early weekend trading. (Shutterstock)

Finance

President Herbert Hoover Saves the Day for a Crypto Bank? Yeah, That’s Weird

Silvergate got propped up by the Federal Home Loan Bank system created in 1932.

By George KaloudisJan 15, 2023

President Herbert Hoover as an NFT (Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Retakes $20K, Leading as Broad Crypto Rally Continues

Crypto markets across the board surged this week, with crypto-exposed stocks also benefitting from the advance.

By Jocelyn YangJan 14, 2023

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Finishes Best Week Since March; Solana’s Bonk Barks

ALSO: Bitcoin cash jumps ahead of optimistic May hard fork. Traders are starting to handicap various market scenarios ahead of Ethereum's next big milestone in March.

By Jocelyn YangJan 13, 2023