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.

Opinion

Why Selling Some Bitcoin at a Loss Can Maximize Your Hodling Potential

How to sell your bitcoin for tax advantages without interrupting your strategy to hold for the long term.

By Steven LubkaNov 14, 2022

(Marco Bianchetti/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Kevin O’Leary on FTX’s Collateral Damage on Crypto

O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary discusses the impact of FTX's collapse on bitcoin (BTC) and whether we have seen the token's bottom. "We're not finished with the collateral damage," O'Leary said.

Nov 14, 2022

Videos

Kevin O’Leary: FTX Fallout ‘Does Not Kill Crypto'

O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary, who became a spokesperson for FTX in 2021, joins “First Mover” to discuss his reaction to the FTX disaster and his last conversation with former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Plus, an outlook on the crypto markets following bitcoin’s worst week in five months triggered by the FTX saga.

Nov 14, 2022

Markets

El saldo de los mineros de bitcoin cae y el colapso de FTX afecta al mercado cripto

Datos de Glassnode muestran que la cantidad de bitcoin que poseen los mineros en las billeteras cayó a un mínimo de 10 meses.

By Omkar GodboleNov 14, 2022

La cantidad de bitcoin que poseen los mineros en las billeteras cayó a un mínimo de 10 meses. (Glassnode)

Markets

First Mover Americas: FTX Faces Criminal Probe

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 14, 2022.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleNov 14, 2022

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Citi: Correlation Between Equity Markets, Bitcoin Weakens Following FTX Collapse

Decentralized exchanges have gained market share as confidence in their centralized equivalents have declined, the report said.

By Will CannyNov 14, 2022

Knock-on effects from the collapse of FTX are fairly well siloed within crypto. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Miners' Balance Slides as FTX Collapse Weighs on Crypto

Data tracked by Glassnode shows, the number of bitcoin held by miner wallets has dropped to a 10-month low.

By Omkar GodboleNov 14, 2022

The number of bitcoin held in miner wallets hits a 10-month low. (Glassnode)

Markets

After Bitcoin's Worst Week in 5 Months, Here's What Crypto Analysts Are Saying

A roundup of commentary on how digital-asset market analysts see the next few months unfolding.

By Bradley KeounNov 14, 2022

El gráfico de precios de bitcoin en 2022 refleja el año espantoso que fue para los mercados de criptomonedas, el cual empeoró con el colapso de FTX. (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Extreme Fear Hits Crypto as FTX Hack Makes Bad Situation Worse. What Comes Next?

ALSO: Sam Reynolds takes a fresh look at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Ripple, where a 2018 SEC official’s speech notes may prove crucial.

By Bradley Keoun, Sam Reynolds, James RubinNov 14, 2022