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

Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Muddles Along; Consumer Credit Debt Could Present Problems

Increasing consumer debt levels could reduce investment capital for crypto markets.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Jan 3, 2023

Bitcoin faces macro hurdles. (Josh Boak/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Core Dev Says His BTC Is ‘Basically All Gone’ After Hack

Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr claims an unknown hacker has drained "basically all" of his bitcoin holdings, worth roughly $3.6 million, on New Year’s Day. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest hack turning heads on crypto Twitter.

Jan 3, 2023

Learn

The Genesis Block: The First Bitcoin Block

Today marks the 15-year anniversary of when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first Bitcoin block.

By Benedict GeorgeJan 3, 2023

The Genesis Block marked the beginning of Bitcoin's remarkable history. (beat bachmann/Pixabay)

Finance

Heatbit Is the First Space Heater That Mines Bitcoin, Founder Says

The newfangled device looks like a high-end space heater but uses integrated circuitry to process bitcoin transactions.

By Frederick MunawaJan 3, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Celebrates the New Year With Old Pricing, Holds Steady at $16.7K

ALSO: CoinDesk's Sam Reynolds explains why crypto exchange token prices continue to respond to news events and not what the SEC and other regulators might do.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinJan 2, 2023

Podcasts

Bitcoin's Key Developments in 2022; Fall of Crypto Exchange FTX

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the most significant crypto stories from 2022, with a focus on the FTX implosion and Bitcoin's key milestones.

Dec 30, 2022

Videos

A Look Back at Bitcoin's Performance in 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $16,500 after falling roughly 65 percent year-to-date. This comes as digital assets have had a historically lousy year, with crypto’s total market cap falling below $800 billion, according to data from TradingView. "All About Bitcoin" host Lawrence Lewitinn presents "The Chart of The Day."

Dec 30, 2022