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.

Mercati

Ether Rebounds Versus Bitcoin in Relatively Quiet Trade

Technical factors suggest ether's bounce could pause at current levels.

Di Glenn Williams Jr.17 mag 2023, 4:07 p.m. GMT-4

Podcast

Crypto Update | Markets Tense as Janet Yellen Teases Disaster

Di Adam B. Levine17 mag 2023, 2:19 p.m. GMT-4

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

Video

U.K. Lawmakers Say Crypto Should Be Regulated Like Gambling

Bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies should be regulated as gambling due to their potential risks, a panel of U.K. lawmakers from parliament's treasury committee said Wednesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the details of the push.

17 mag 2023, 1:24 p.m. GMT-4

Opinioni

What Does the Debt Limit Showdown Mean for Bitcoin?

A U.S. debt default could catapult the cryptocurrency onto the international stage.

Di David Z. Morris17 mag 2023, 12:00 p.m. GMT-4

Political theatrics over the internecine debt ceiling debate on the U.S. Capitol Hill risks the international economy. Bitcoin could ascend as a global reserve and trade asset if the U.S. dollar loses status. (Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York/U.S. Library of Congress)

Finanza

Investors Track Pepecoin Whales to Cash In on Meme Coin Mania as Wider Market Stagnates

The trend has the potential to disrupt the huge rallies bitcoin and ether have seen this year.

Di Oliver Knight17 mag 2023, 11:02 a.m. GMT-4

Meme coin rug pulls could impact BTC and ETH (Juli Kosolapova/Unsplash)

Podcast

CONSENSUS CONVERSATIONS: The Growth Areas for Crypto With Saga CEO Rebecca Liao

Di Kamala Alcantara17 mag 2023, 10:58 a.m. GMT-4

CONSENSUS CONVERSATIONS: The Exciting Future of Cold Wallets - Security Solutions In Fintech and Growth of Women in the Industry

Mercati

First Mover Americas: Axie Infinity Rallies After Apple App Store Debut

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 17, 2023.

Di Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole17 mag 2023, 8:27 a.m. GMT-4

Finanza

Tether Says It Will Buy Bitcoin for Stablecoin Reserves Using Realized Profits

The company, which issues the $82 billion USDT stablecoin, reported $1.48 billion of net profits in 2023 Q1 and revealed $1.5 billion in BTC holdings.

Di Krisztian Sandor17 mag 2023, 8:00 a.m. GMT-4

Mercati

First Mover Asia: Crypto's Rotating Profits

PLUS: Bitcoin is clearing through the unconfirmed transaction pile, but it's still at record highs

Di Sam Reynolds16 mag 2023, 9:08 p.m. GMT-4

Crypto traders are rotating their positions. (Caleb Woods/Unsplash)

Tecnologie

Lightning Labs Releases 'Better' Version of Token Minting on Bitcoin After BRC-20s Clog System

The project formerly known as "Taro" has been rebranded "Taproot Assets" after Lightning Labs was hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit. The new offering, now on a testnet, comes with a "core set of features to bitcoinize the dollar," according to the firm.

Di Frederick Munawa16 mag 2023, 5:50 p.m. GMT-4