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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The New York Times' Skewed Bitcoin Mining Exposé Reveals Blatant Bias

A new hit piece from “the paper of record” makes it clear: These are not serious people.

Oleh David Z. Morris11 Apr 2023, 1.17 p.m. EDT

Aspen Creek is just one bitcoin mining facility that tapped Texas' cheap, but atypical, electricity grid. (Aspen Creek)

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First-Quarter Performance Recap: CoinDesk Market Index Up 58%, BTC Gains Amid Banking Crisis

Bitcoin posts its best quarterly performance in two years, and the CMI's Computing and Currency sectors see the most growth.

Oleh Todd Groth11 Apr 2023, 10.45 a.m. EDT

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Soars Past $30K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023.

Oleh Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole11 Apr 2023, 8.10 a.m. EDT

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Bitcoin, Not Ether, Builds Crypto Market Dominance Ahead of Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

Bitcoin's dominance rate, its share of the crypto market, has risen to its highest level in almost two years, while ether's stagnates.

Oleh Omkar Godbole11 Apr 2023, 5.18 a.m. EDT

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Bitcoin Shorts Take on 87% of Futures Liquidations as BTC Crosses $30K

Over $145 million in short positions against bitcoin prices were liquidated since early Asian morning hours on Tuesday.

Oleh Shaurya Malwa11 Apr 2023, 2.17 a.m. EDT

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China’s Douyin App Takes Down Bitcoin Price Ticker Hours After It Went Live

Bitcoin prices showing up on Douyin seemed to be an indication that Beijing maybe warming up to crypto. However, the ticker being taken down immediately afterwards suggests otherwise.

Oleh Lingling Xiang11 Apr 2023, 2.15 a.m. EDT