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.

Videos

Current Crypto Market Lacks ‘Positive Catalysts’ and Investors Are ‘Spooked,’ Analyst Says

Brett Sifling, director of Get Invested at Gerber Kawasaki, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss his outlook on bitcoin (BTC) amid the recent market turbulence. Plus, a closer look at how bitcoin may react ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

Sep 19, 2022

Podcasts

Bleak Week as Bitcoin Hits 3-Month Low

By Nathaniel WhittemoreSep 19, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Regains $19K and Ether Rises as FOMC Meeting Nears

Both assets are likely to remain in a tight trading range, at least until the Federal Reserve announces its latest interest rate hike or some other catalyst appears.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 19, 2022

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at a press conference after this week's FOMC meeting. (Federal Reserve via Wikimedia Commons)

Markets

Ether y bitcoin se debilitan mientras empresas de trading culpan a la falta de catalizadores alcistas por el desplome del mercado

Los depósitos de ETH en los exchanges todavía deben retroceder, según un observador. Inversores comenzaron a mover las criptomonedas a los exchanges antes de la fusión de Ethereum del jueves.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Ether cae por debajo de US$1300 mientras el entusiasmo por la fusión se desvanece. (Fuente: CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Tech

THNDR Games Launches Play-to-Earn Bitcoin Solitaire Mobile Game

The new game, dubbed Club Bitcoin: Solitaire, aims to increase bitcoin adoption by specifically targeting female audiences and emerging markets.

By Frederick MunawaSep 19, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to 3-Month Low as Crypto Traders Turn to Fed

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Bitcoin is at its lowest level in three-months (Sergio Silva/Unsplash)

Markets

Goldman's Bullish Stance on 'Real Bond Yield' Spells Bad News for Crypto

Real yields turned positive early early this year, removing the punch bowl that lubricated the party in risky assets, including cryptocurrencies.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Bitcoin y el rendimiento de bonos a 10 años ligados a la inflación de los Estados Unidos. (TradingView)

Markets

As Ether, Bitcoin Wilt, Trading Firms Blame Lack of Bullish Catalyst for Market Swoon

ETH deposits to exchanges have yet to pull back, one observer noted. Investors began moving coins to exchanges ahead of last Thursday's Ethereum Merge.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Markets