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

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trades Down After Initial Push Higher

The price settled below $20,000 as investors digested the August jobs report.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 2, 2022

The price of BTC decreased Friday. (Stephen Leonardi/Unsplash)

Tech

Bitcoin's Price May Crash After Ethereum's 'Merge,' Researcher Says

Kyle McDonald told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover" the Bitcoin network may be regulated away because of its energy consumption.

By Fran VelasquezSep 2, 2022

Markets

As 10,000 Long-Dormant Bitcoins Finally Trade, Observers Wonder What's Up

Blockchain data shows 10,000 BTC, worth more than $200 million, were moved in two transactions in the last week.

By Jocelyn YangSep 2, 2022

Finance

BlackRock to Use Kraken Subsidiary for Crypto Offering

The asset manager will use CF Benchmarks' bitcoin index.

By Michael BellusciSep 2, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin registró ganancias tras la desaceleración del índice de empleo de EE. UU. en agosto

El informe es uno de los últimos datos económicos importantes que revisará la Reserva Federal antes de su reunión de política monetaria de septiembre.

By Helene BraunSep 2, 2022

Binance, Kraken y Polygon están contratando mientras el mercado está en baja. (Clem Onojeghuo/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Inches Up After Report Shows Slowing US Jobs Growth

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 2, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleSep 2, 2022

Bitcoin inched back up over $20,000 on Friday. (Ag PIC/Unsplash)

Markets

US Job Growth Slowed in August; Bitcoin Gains

The report is one of the last major economic data points the Federal Reserve will see before its September monetary policy meeting.

By Helene BraunSep 2, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: The Michael Saylor Tax Case and What It Means; Bitcoin Wrestles With $20K

The MicroStrategy executive chairman says the District of Columbia’s scrutiny of his tax residency is wrong, but the filing has deeper significance.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsSep 2, 2022

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami (Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Traders’ Outlook Is So Bleak That Some Analysts See a Buying Opportunity

Several BTC metrics are hovering at historic lows and crypto traders’ sentiment is overwhelmingly bleak. Some analysts argue that it’s time to make short-term contrarian bets.

By Krisztian SandorSep 1, 2022