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 Rises Slightly Along With Stocks

U.S. equity indexes snapped a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, dragging along crypto assets.

By Helene Braun, Michael BellusciAug 24, 2022

Crypto assets and stocks rose slightly. (Nancy Hughes/Unsplash)

Markets

Wounded Crypto Traders Desperate for Clues From Fed’s Big Meeting This Week

The central bank’s annual Jackson Hole, Wyoming, conference could provide hints on where interest rates are headed – and thus where crypto prices will go.

By Helene BraunAug 24, 2022

Fed Chair Jerome Powell giving the update from 2021's virtual Jackson Hole meeting. (C-Span)

Videos

Bitcoin ‘Lost Its Narrative’ Ahead of Ethereum Merge, Expert Argues

Martin Leinweber, Digital Asset Product Strategist at Market Vector Indexes (MV), explains why he thinks bitcoin "has completely lost its narrative" ahead of the Ethereum merge.

Aug 24, 2022

Videos

Bullish Narrative on Ethereum Merge ‘Overheated’: Strategist

Martin Leinweber, Digital Asset Product Strategist at Market Vector Indexes (MV), discusses the potential impact of the upcoming Ethereum merge on the NFT markets. “It is clear the bullish merge narrative got overheated,” Leinweber said.

Aug 24, 2022

Policy

Law Society of England and Wales Tells Members to Be Wary of Bitcoin Use in Transactions

"This is a cash transaction so there is a high risk of money laundering," the professional body told its members.

By Jamie CrawleyAug 24, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Ether Outperforms Bitcoin; CME BTC Futures Hit a Huge Discount to Spot Prices

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

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleAug 24, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Trades Sideways, Investors Await Any Fed Interest Rate Signals; IMF Sees Growing Link Between Crypto and Asian Stocks

Bitcoin and ether were roughly flat over the past 24 hours.

By James RubinAug 24, 2022

Markets

Crypto Winter ‘Could Be Over’ as Investors Add to Positions, Says Market Analyst

Crypto could see “momentum really come into place,” Oanda Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya told CoinDesk TV’s “All About Bitcoin.”

By Fran VelasquezAug 23, 2022

Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya (Oanda)

Markets

Market Wrap: Crypto Assets Rise Following Soft Home Sales in July

Traditional traders have returned to pricing in a 50 basis point interest rate hike for the Federal Reserve’s September meeting thanks to the economic data.

By Helene Braun, Lyllah LedesmaAug 23, 2022