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.

Tecnologie

Bitcoin Core Developer Marco Falke Steps Down From Maintainer Role

Falke was Bitcoin Core’s most prolific contributor, with more than 2,000 commits over seven years.

Di Frederick Munawa22 feb 2023

Bitcoin Core developer Marco Falke (Twitter)

Finanza

Coinbase Stock Tumbles 6%; Bitcoin Also Lower

Wednesday’s move lower may have less to do with the company’s earnings and more to do with a 4% slide in the price of bitcoin.

Di Helene Braun22 feb 2023

Finanza

Washington Plays Tennis With Crypto

If digital asset regulation is drifting into partisan waters, that’s bad for all involved.

Di Glenn Williams Jr., Nick Baker, Jodie Gunzberg - CoinDesk Indices22 feb 2023

The Washington Monument, Washington, D.C. (ANDREY DENISYUK/GettyImages)

Mercati

Bitcoin Volatility Holds Steady as the VIX and MOVE Spike

The relative stability is reflective of mainstream disinterest in the crypto market, one observer said.

Di Omkar Godbole22 feb 2023

Mercati

First Mover Americas: Google Cloud Joins Tezos

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 22, 2023.

Di Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole22 feb 2023

Mercati

First Mover Asia: Deconstructing Crypto's China Narrative

ALSO: Here's why it's important bitcoin hits $30,000

Di Sam Reynolds22 feb 2023

Mercati

Filecoin, Storj Tokens Outperform Bitcoin Amid Increased Use of Decentralized Storage Protocols

The utility FIL token jumped 62% over the past week. Decentralized storage protocols have recently gained attention as their use has increased, an analyst said.

Di Jocelyn Yang21 feb 2023

Mercati

Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Breaches Rare ‘Golden Cross’ Threshold

The crossing of bitcoin’s 50- and 200-day moving averages has historically been a bullish indicator.

Di Glenn Williams Jr.21 feb 2023

Video

Developers Forking Bitcoin Ordinals to Give Litecoin Network Its First NFTs

Developers are forking Bitcoin ordinals to give older proof-of-work networks such as Litecoin their first set of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the impact of the Ordinals movement on the wider crypto ecosystem.

21 feb 2023