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.

Mercados

Bitcoin Steady Above $19K Even as Stocks Give Back Thursday’s Wild Gains

BTC was holding at around $19,300, though traditional markets slid on Friday following the release of earnings reports from major banks.

Por Jocelyn Yang14 oct 2022

Bitcoin's price chart shows the cryptocurrency remains steady on Friday. (CoinDesk)

Vídeos

Bitcoin Services Firm NYDIG Lays Off About 33% of Staff

Bitcoin services company NYDIG has laid off around 100 people, according to four people familiar with the matter. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in a string of industry-wide layoffs and what this suggests about the state of the crypto markets.

14 oct 2022

Opinión

Why Did Crypto Surge After Bad Inflation News?

Thursday’s ludicrous price action across asset markets shows just how weird things can get when the Federal Reserve is driving the bus.

Por David Z. Morris14 oct 2022

Podcasts

Drafting Legislation: the Group Project Until It’s Not

Por Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey14 oct 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Tecnología

Bitcoin Gaming and Payments Company ZEBEDEE Launches New Open Source Bitcoin Initiative

The initiative has already cranked out four Lightning-related projects on GitHub.

Por Frederick Munawa14 oct 2022

André Neves, co-founder of Vinteum and ZEBEDEE, presents at TABConf 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (George Kaloudis/CoinDesk)

Mercados

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rebounds to $19.6K, Ether Up 6%

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 14, 2022.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole14 oct 2022

Bitcoin rallied to $19,600 a day after U.S. inflation data was released. (Getty Images)

Mercados

Bitcoin Unlikely to See Notable Recovery After Thursday's Short Squeeze: Traders

Treasury yields remain elevated after the U.S. CPI, offering a reality check to risky assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Por Omkar Godbole14 oct 2022

Crypto trading platform Talos announced three new hires to senior roles. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)

Mercados

First Mover Asia: Crypto Trading Firm Amber CEO Argues Bitcoin Can Still Be an Inflation Hedge; Cryptos' Surprising Rebound

Michael Wu says bitcoin offers “a better form” of storing value than any previous type of asset and ether provides great value as a “tech infrastructure investment.”

Por Shaurya Malwa, James Rubin14 oct 2022

Finanzas

Popular Bitcoin Astrologer’s Star Falls on Twitter Following $30K in Celsius Payments

Twitter critics accused Maren Altman, who has more than 1.8 million social media followers, of not being forthcoming about her deal with the now-bankrupt crypto lender. The influencer says her marketing sponsorship role is no different than doing fashion ads.

Por Sage D. Young13 oct 2022