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

Bitcoin's Calm Amid Soaring Bond Market Volatility Points to 'HODLer'-Dominated Crypto Market

Bitcoin's 90-day realized volatility has dropped to the lowest since December 2020, defying long-standing criticism that cryptocurrencies are more volatile than traditional market assets.

By Omkar GodboleOct 11, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Influencer Logan Paul’s ‘Bumblebee’ NFT Is Worth More Than $10; Bitcoin Dips Late but Remains Over $19K

The YouTube star has lost money on the NFT but not as much as some observers were saying. Valuations remain subjective even as the market has plummeted.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsOct 11, 2022

Logan Paul Tweet/Twitter Bumblebee NFT Purchase (Twitter.com/@LoganPaul)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trades Flat Ahead of Inflation Report

Unexciting but resilient, bitcoin continues its march between $19,000 and $20,000.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangOct 10, 2022

Flat tire on a car (Sebastian Huxley/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin y ether caen ligeramente mientras surgen dudas macroeconómicas en el mercado

Un analista cripto afirmó que la caída del mercado está probablemente influenciada por la disminución del riesgo antes de la publicación de los datos de inflación del jueves.

By Jocelyn YangOct 10, 2022

El gráfico de la cotización de bitcoin en las últimas 24 horas muestra una ligera caída hacia US$19.000. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin and Ether Fall Slightly as Macro Clouds Loom Over Market

The market downturn is likely influenced by some de-risking ahead of Thursday's release of inflation data, one crypto analyst says.

By Jocelyn YangOct 10, 2022

Markets

Crypto Funds Witness Minor Outflows – but It's Bullish, Actually

The majority of outflows were from "short" investment products, or those betting on price declines, according to CoinShares. It might be a sign that bearish sentiment is dissipating.

By Lyllah LedesmaOct 10, 2022

Bitcoin saw its fourth consecutive week of inflows totaling $12 million. (CoinShares)

Videos

Bitcoin Slips Below $20K as October Doldrums Continue

Bitcoin (BTC) has yet to find inspiration in what has historically been a strong month, trading flat at $19,300. Opimas CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi discusses his crypto outlook ahead of the CPI report this week. Plus, insights into the correlation between bitcoin and gold.

Oct 10, 2022

Finance

Crypto Services Firm Luxor to Offer Derivatives for Bitcoin Miners to Hedge Risk

The new product will be based on “hashprice,” a term coined by Luxor to refer to the revenue miners earn from a unit of hashrate.

By Aoyon AshrafOct 10, 2022

El bear market afectó los precios de minería de bitcoin. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

Markets

Paul Tudor Jones Tamps Down Bitcoin Bullishness

The legendary hedge fund manager spoke with CNBC about inflation, the Fed and crypto.

By Omkar GodboleOct 10, 2022

Paul Tudor Jones (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Robin Hood)

Finance

Bitcoin: dificultad de minería alcanza su máximo histórico y ejerce mayor presión sobre mineros

El indicador de dificultad aumentó 13,55% desde el último ajuste, efectuado hace aproximadamente dos semanas, lo que supone el mayor movimiento desde mayo de 2021.

By Oliver KnightOct 10, 2022