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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Chairman Behnam: Bitcoin Could ‘Double in Price’ Under CFTC Regulation

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam said Wednesday CFTC-led regulation could have significant benefits for the crypto industry, including a potential boost to the price of bitcoin (BTC). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation amid a brewing turf war between regulatory agencies.

Sep 29, 2022

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Bank of England Breaks Market, Abruptly Returns to Inflationary Policies

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineSep 29, 2022

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

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Bitcoin Holds Strong at $19K Amid Macro Uncertainty

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading firmly at $19,000 despite severe macroeconomic uncertainty in recent weeks. Rubicon Crypto co-founder and CEO Greg Johnson discusses the token's resilience and his markets outlook. Plus, how the U.S. dollar dominance will impact the crypto industry.

Sep 29, 2022

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Bad News for Crypto? Bad News for Everyone?

The U.S. dollar is the biggest bet in the world right now. What does that mean for Bitcoin and crypto? Dollar milkshake theory and where it leaves crypto is the focus of this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Sep 29, 2022

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Strike CEO on Recent Bitcoin Turbulence

Jack Mallers, CEO and founder of Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider Strike, discusses why the current market environment is not hurting bitcoin’s (BTC) opportunity as a store of value, saying it “doesn’t matter.”

Sep 29, 2022

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Jack Mallers on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment

September marks the one-year anniversary of El Salvador adopting bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. Jack Mallers, the Chicago-based company executive known for helping El Salvador adopt bitcoin, reflects on the milestone.

Sep 29, 2022

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