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.

Finanzas

MicroStrategy Added 2,500 Bitcoins for $45M in Last 2 Months

The software company also sold a small amount of the cryptocurrency for the first time.

Por Oliver Knight28 dic 2022

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Mercados

First Mover Americas: Sunset for Kraken in Japan

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 28, 2022.

Por Lyllah Ledesma28 dic 2022

Mercados

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drifts Lower as Crypto Winter Continues

ALSO: CoinDesk Columnist David Z. Morris played soothsayer about the seriousness of the allegations against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of embattled crypto exchange FTX.

Por James Rubin, David Z. Morris28 dic 2022

Bitcoin drifted lower in Tuesday trading. (Pierre-Yves Babelon/Getty Images)

Vídeos

How Long Will Bitcoin's Sideways Trading Last?

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading flat below $17,000, after falling roughly 64% this year. Prosper Trading Academy's Cryptocurrency Educator Howard Greenberg discusses the reasons behind the token's recent stagnant price and his crypto markets outlook for 2023.

27 dic 2022

Vídeos

Rise of Bitcoin Education In Ghana

The Built With Bitcoin Foundation (BWB), a nonprofit organization seeking to provide “humanitarian support, powered by Bitcoin,” has built a technology center in Kumasi, Ghana. Built With Bitcoin Foundation co-founder and Director of Philanthropy Yusuf Nessary joins the conversation. Plus, how residents in Ghana are dealing with bitcoin's recent price volatility.

27 dic 2022

Opinión

The Psychological Differences Between Bitcoin and Ethereum Governance

An attempt to bridge the gap between good-faith advocates of both networks and show how the two largest crypto networks’ development processes matter for long-term success.

Por Bill Ottman27 dic 2022