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.

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Crypto Markets Today: More FTX Fallout as Traders Turn Defensive

Top assets in the crypto market hold steady.

Oleh Jocelyn Yang20 Des 2022

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Bitcoin Correlations Reveal Dollar Still Rules

Bitcoin (BTC)'s reliable inverse relationship to the U.S. dollar index holding strong for the better part of 2022, but turning positive between Nov. 9 and Nov. 27, largely related to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

20 Des 2022

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Rotation Within CoinDesk Market Index Sectors Bears Similarities to Tradfi Trend

As investors in crypto and traditional finance alike run for cover, one form of analysis finds that bitcoin and health care stocks fit in the same risk bucket.

Oleh Glenn Williams Jr.20 Des 2022

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

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Layer 2 Labs Raises $3M to Bring Drivechains to Bitcoin Network

Bitcoin development firm Layer 2 Labs has raised a $3 million seed round from angel investors to bring drivechains and other innovative technologies to Bitcoin. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for the Bitcoin community.

20 Des 2022

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Machankura’s Bitcoin Wallet Targets Africans With Old-School Phones and No Internet

The service lets users in nine African countries tap into the Bitcoin Lightning network using basic feature phones. “Anyone who's interested in using bitcoin and living on bitcoin should be able to do so easily,” founder Kgothatso Ngako said.

Oleh Frederick Munawa20 Des 2022

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First Mover Americas: Bankrupt BlockFi Asks US Court to Greenlight Withdrawals

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 20, 2022.

Oleh Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole20 Des 2022

BlockFi CEO Zac Prince at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Development Company Layer 2 Labs Raises $3M to Bring Drivechains to Network

The round, which was funded by angel investors, will provide capital for the company to implement innovative sidechain systems on the Bitcoin network.

Oleh Frederick Munawa20 Des 2022

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Bitcoin Gains 2%, Stocks Drop as Bank of Japan Allows Benchmark Bond Yields to Rise

The BOJ unexpectedly lifted the cap on the 10-year Japanese government bond yields to 0.5% from 0.25%, ending the prolonged period of near-zero yields.

Oleh Omkar Godbole20 Des 2022

Cityscape Tokyo, Japan (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Dreams of Becoming Blockchain Hub Prove Elusive

Taiwanese law makes it difficult for startups to incorporate on the island, explains a Taipei-based lawyer, meaning many locally based firms legally call another place home.

Oleh Sam Reynolds, Bradley Keoun20 Des 2022