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

Bitcoin cae mientras la “operación de la Fed” eleva las acciones de EE. UU.

Bitcoin cotiza con una baja significativa respecto a su media de 200 días, mientras que las operaciones macroeconómicas populares del 2022 llegan a su fin y producen una reactivación del riesgo en los mercados tradicionales.

By Omkar GodboleDec 5, 2022, 10:01 a.m. ET

Bitcoin continúa cayendo mientras otros activos de riesgo suben. (Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Axie Infinity's Token Takes Off

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 5, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleDec 5, 2022, 8:34 a.m. ET

Consensus Magazine

The Bitcoiner Who Stood Up to Toxicity

Nic Carter, a commentator and venture capitalist, has taken a stand against Bitcoin Maximalism. That’s why he is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.

By Daniel KuhnDec 5, 2022, 7:56 a.m. ET

Markets

Bitcoin Lags as Unwinding of 'Fed Trade' Lifts US Stocks Above 200-Day Average

Bitcoin trades at a significant discount to its 200-day average as popular macro trades of 2002 unwind, leading to risk revival in traditional markets.

By Omkar GodboleDec 5, 2022, 2:51 a.m. ET

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Near $17.3K, but Does It Have Staying Power?

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that DeFi total value has been rallying recently after tumbling in mid-November, a sign that investors believe in DeFi's potential.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinDec 4, 2022, 9:28 p.m. ET

Bitcoin was hovering near $17.3K. (Oliver Furrer/Getty Images)

Finance

A European Central Bank Blog Decries the End of Bitcoin, and We Aren’t Buying It

Plus: What happens when you go from bitcoin-only to … not?

By George KaloudisDec 4, 2022, 10:50 a.m. ET

Another day, another bitcoin doomsayer (DALL-E, CoinDesk)

Podcasts

Bitcoin and Opting Out of the IMF and World Bank

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 4, 2022, 9:00 a.m. ET

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Galaxy Digital Expands Brokerage Services With GK8 Acquisition

The cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm won an auction to buy the company from crypto lender Celsius, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

By Jocelyn YangDec 2, 2022, 4:51 p.m. ET