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.

Marchés

Dollar Reversal Could Bring Inflationary Pressure, Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Warns

Speculation is mounting over when the Federal Reserve might pivot dovish. But economists, including Summers, warn any such move might lead to weakness in the U.S. dollar versus other global currencies, in turn driving up prices for imports.

Par Helene Braun1 nov. 2022

Federal Reserve officials may need to consider the U.S. dollar's role in helping to restrain inflation as they consider pivoting to a softer monetary policy as a meeting this week in Washington. (Pixabay)

Finance

Bondholders of Troubled Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Said to Be Working With Lawyers: Report

The company last week warned it may have to explore bankruptcy as its financial condition worsens.

Par Aoyon Ashraf1 nov. 2022

Core Scientific facility in North Carolina. (Core Scientific)

Finance

South African Supermarket Chain Pick n Pay Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments: Report

The retailer is taking payments from any Lightning Network-enabled wallet.

Par Oliver Knight1 nov. 2022

A supermarket aisle (Nathalia Rosa/Unsplash)

Marchés

First Mover Americas: DOGE Doubled in October, Coinbase Goes to Bat for Ripple

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 1, 2022.

Par Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole1 nov. 2022

Finance

Digihost Bucks Bearish Trend Among Bitcoin Miners, Remains Cash-Flow Positive

The company remains debt free despite soaring energy prices and a stagnant crypto market.

Par Oliver Knight1 nov. 2022

Antminer bitcoin mining rigs displayed at Consensus 2021 (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

Marchés

Fed Preview: Crypto Market Sees Smaller Rate Hikes From December but Major Banks Warn 'Slower Doesn't Mean Lower'

The Fed could keep raising the borrowing cost for longer, according to major investment banks.

Par Omkar Godbole1 nov. 2022

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Marchés

Dogecoin Led the Pack Among Cryptocurrencies in October With 17 Times Bitcoin's Gains

Elon Musk’s Twitter $44 billion deal drove speculation in the Shiba Inu-themed meme coin, which more than doubled in price during the month.

Par Jocelyn Yang1 nov. 2022

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Hong Kong FinTech Chair Praises Crypto Friendly Policy Statement; Dogecoin Outshines Bitcoin, Ether

Neil Tan said that the statement by the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau acknowledged the importance of retail investors and would help clarify regulatory issues similar to other countries recent frameworks.

Par James Rubin1 nov. 2022

A Shiba inu, the dog breed that inspired both DOGE and SHIB, is getting a ride in cryptocurrency markets. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Marchés

Market Wrap: Dogecoin’s October Finale Trumps All Other Major Cryptos

The popular meme coin was up more than 8% at one point as DOGE advocate Elon Musk asserted his control over Twitter.

Par James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn Yang31 oct. 2022

Dogecoin continues to soar as Musk asserts himself at Twitter. (Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Vidéos

Jimmy Song: There Are a Lot of Enemies of Bitcoin

"For me, this day is a reminder that there are a lot of enemies of bitcoin," says OG bitcoiner Jimmy Song, also author of 'Thank God for Bitcoin.' He, along with Nolan Bauerle, joins "All About Bitcoin" to look back on the growth and development of Bitcoin as it celebrates the 14th anniversary of its white paper.

31 oct. 2022