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

First Mover Americas: Stacks' Token Starts March With a Bang

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 1, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleMar 1, 2023

Policymakers will need to address financial stability risks, JPMorgan said. (Colton Sturgeon/Unsplash)

Markets

Mt. Gox Bankruptcy Repayments Unlikely to Destabilize Bitcoin: UBS

Early adopters are likely to have remained crypto believers, and so they will choose to be paid in bitcoin and keep it, a report from the firm said.

By Will CannyMar 1, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Jumps 4% as Upbeat China Manufacturing Data Improves Risk Appetite

The cryptocurrency's Wednesday bounce is consistent with the recent trend of Asian flows leading the market strength.

By Omkar GodboleMar 1, 2023

Bitcoin estuvo a punto de alcanzar los US$24.000 en las primeras horas del miércoles. (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Markets

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit to Offer Bitcoin Volatility Futures

Futures tied to Deribit's bitcoin volatility index, DVOL, will go live at the end of March.

By Omkar GodboleMar 1, 2023

Markets

Crypto Market February Roundup: Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol Stacks, Ethereum Staking Derivative Tokens Surge

Stacks’ STX token was the biggest winner among 160 assets in the CoinDesk Market Index, soaring 216% during the month.

By Jocelyn YangMar 1, 2023

Besides reducing energy consumption, ether is also proving to be more inflation resistant. (Timon Studler/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Asia: NFTs Have a ‘Digital First Sale’ Problem

ALSO: Short interest is rising on China tokens while bitcoin treads water just above $23,000.

By Sam ReynoldsMar 1, 2023

Markets

Crypto Markets Analysis: Crypto Volatility Declines Despite Regulatory, Inflationary Concerns

Since Feb. 24, ATR, a measure of market volatility, for BTC and ETH has fallen 16% and 11%, respectively.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Feb 28, 2023

Videos

Chart Analysts Say Bitcoin at Risk of Deeper Pullback Toward $20K

Bitcoin's (BTC) recent technical failure at key price resistance has raised the risk of a deeper pullback, according to analysts studying price charts. The leading cryptocurrency's upswing has recently stalled, with prices failing to crack resistance at $25,200, which capped the August bounce. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

Feb 28, 2023

Markets

Crypto’s Next Move Depends on the Next Fed Rate Hike: Options Trader

Options Insights founder Imran Lakha thinks bitcoin could fall to $16,000 before rising again.

By Fran VelasquezFeb 28, 2023

Videos

Bitcoin Core Developer Luke Dashjr Calls Out Unauthorized Ordinal NFT With His Name

Luke Dashjr, one of Bitcoin's core developers, is disavowing an auction for a Bitcoin-native Ordinal NFT that incorporated some of the code he contributed to the digital asset protocol. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the Ordinals movement dividing the crypto community.

Feb 28, 2023