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 Asia: Dogecoin Surges 16% to Continue Its Holiday Cheer

The popular meme coin's upswing during U.S. Thanksgiving holiday celebrations, which started Thursday, was an exception in crypto markets as bitcoin and most other major tokens traded sideways.

By James Rubin, Sage D. YoungNov 27, 2022

Finance

Some Things to Be Thankful For, Even Though Everything in Crypto Is On Fire

This has been an overall bad year for crypto, but here are some positive things.

By George KaloudisNov 27, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Binance Increases Recovery Fund, wBTC Loses Its Peg

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 25, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleNov 25, 2022

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ " Zhao (Binance)

Markets

Matrixport Favors 'Systematic Bitcoin Call Overwriting' Strategy for 2023

The approach involves owning bitcoin while selling weekly call options with strike prices above the market level.

By Omkar GodboleNov 25, 2022

Matrxiport prefers systematic call overwriting strategy for 2023 (PIRO4D/Pixabay)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Stays Calm at $16.5K

Jocelyn Yang writes about the domino effect caused by the the downfall of FTX.

By James Rubin, Jocelyn YangNov 25, 2022

The FTX gloom continued, but bitcoin held steady above $16K. (Ian McGrory/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Binance.US to Bid for Voyager

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 24, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleNov 24, 2022

Markets

No Letup in Demand for Bitcoin, Ether Puts After Dovish Fed Minutes

Puts tied to BTC and ETH continued to draw demand as FTX contagion fears outweighed the dovish tone from the Fed.

By Omkar GodboleNov 24, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Cryptos Fly Higher as US Turkey Day Holiday Approaches

The CEO of crypto lending and borrowing platform Hexn.io believes recent crypto debacles will leave the industry stronger by weeding out weaker companies and fostering stronger regulatory efforts.

By James Rubin, Shaurya MalwaNov 24, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Who Transferred 10K Bitcoin From Wallet Linked to the Failed BTC-e Exchange?

Bitcoin stayed above $16K after the Fed minutes were released and Genesis Global Capital confirmed hiring investment bank Moelis.

By Jocelyn YangNov 23, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Jumps Briefly After Fed Minutes Indicate Officials Favor Slower Rate Hikes

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly jumped about 1% after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s November meeting showed that the majority of central bankers prefer a slower pace of rate hikes going forward. Brett Sifling, director of Get Invested at Gerber Kawasaki, discusses his crypto markets analysis amid continued macro headwinds. Plus, tips for surviving crypto winter.

Nov 23, 2022