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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Breaking Down Bitcoin's 5 Biggest Crashes

"All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee reviews the worst crashes in bitcoin history as she breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Oct 24, 2022

Markets

Peter Brandt: BTC Will Hit All-Time Highs in 3 Years – but First, $13K

Bitcoin expects to chop a little, moving between $17,000 and $23,000 for the next year, Peter Brandt tells CoinDesk TV.

By Jocelyn YangOct 24, 2022

Peter Brandt, fundador y CEO de Trading Founder. (peterlbrandt.com)

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Peter Brandt: Bitcoin Will Be 'Ultimate Store of Value' in 10 Years

Peter Brandt, Factor Trading Founder and CEO, discusses his take on the future of bitcoin (BTC), saying the cryptocurrency will be the "ultimate store of value" in the next 10-20 years. He added, "I'm not sure the stock market in 10 years is going to be much different than where it is right now."

Oct 24, 2022

Tech

'Hyperbitcoinization' Is Coming to an Emerging Market Near You, Paxful's Ray Youssef Says

The CEO and co-founder of the peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange that's popular in Africa explains why the Global South will lead the Bitcoin revolution.

By Frederick MunawaOct 24, 2022

Ray Youssef, CEO y cofundador de Paxful. (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

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Peter Brandt: Absolutely Nothing Going on in Crypto Right Now

Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies continue to see little movement and remain in a narrow trading range. "There's absolutely nothing going on in the market," Factor Trading founder and CEO Peter Brandt said about the state of crypto. He continued, "That is what bear markets do ... exhaust people."

Oct 24, 2022

Videos

Veteran Trader Peter Brandt on Crypto Markets Outlook

Peter Brandt, Factor Trading Founder and CEO, shares his predictions for bitcoin (BTC), gold and the state of global finance amid the latest crypto market downturn, breaking down price levels and trends to watch.

Oct 24, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Flat at Start of Busy Earnings Week, Dogecoin-Linked Token Soars

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 24, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleOct 24, 2022

A shiba inu dog looks upward (Shutterstock)

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Black Thursdays: Bitcoin's 5 Worst Crashes

Oct. 24, 1929, (aka “Black Thursday”) is infamous in stock market history. As part of CoinDesk's Trading Week, we are taking a look back at some of the worst crashes in crypto history.

By Helene BraunOct 24, 2022