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

Bitcoin Above $22K Ahead of Ethereum Merge; Will the ‘Flippening’ Eventually Happen?

ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin joins “First Mover” to discuss impacts of the Ethereum Merge on ether (ETH) price, and the significance of reducing energy consumption for future Web3 developments. Plus, his thoughts on whether ether will eventually flip bitcoin (BTC).

12. Sept. 2022

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US Inflation Data Could Test Bitcoin’s Rally

The price of BTC gained 15% over the weekend as traders wait for positive U.S. inflation data.

Von Helene Braun12. Sept. 2022

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First Mover Americas: Countdown's On for Ethereum Merge, but Price Is Slipping Versus Bitcoin

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2022.

Von Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole12. Sept. 2022

ETH's rally once again foreshadowed a market-wide dip on Monday (Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash)

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Ether Lags Bitcoin as Ethereum Merge Nears; Here's Why

With the ETH/BTC ratio trading at previous highs, some have started to unwind their long ETH/short BTC trade, one researcher said.

Von Omkar Godbole12. Sept. 2022

Bitcoin and ether's gains this year are now roughly neck and neck. (Ralfs Blumbergs/Unsplash)

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Analysts Warn of Headwinds as Cryptos Gain Ahead of CPI Data, Luna Classic Pares Rally

U.S. inflation data for August will be released Tuesday, and some economists expect it to show that price growth slowed for a second straight month.

Von Shaurya Malwa12. Sept. 2022

Las principales criptomonedas aumentaron durante el fin de semana y los mercados de valores europeos y asiáticos subieron el lunes. (Lorenzo Cafaro/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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The Conservative Party of Canada Elects Pro-Bitcoin Leader Pierre Poilievre as Party Head

Pierre Poilievre won the leadership race by a landslide and plans to make Canada the “blockchain capital of the world.”

Von Frederick Munawa12. Sept. 2022

Canada's Parliament (Flickr/Reading Tom)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $21K; DeFi Platform Forward’s $5M Funding Round Highlights Crypto’s Growth in Thailand, but Regulation Lags

Two of Thailand’s largest banks participated in the round, but the country also faces a major obstacle keeping its best tech talent.

Von James Rubin, Sam Reynolds12. Sept. 2022

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‘Wall Street’ Doesn’t Need Bitcoin; Bitcoin Doesn’t Need ‘Wall Street’

... Or any other institutions for that matter.

Von George Kaloudis11. Sept. 2022

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After Big Rally Past $21K, Bitcoin’s Price Momentum May Not Last

Bitcoin’s price gain was the biggest in six months, leading a broad-market rally in cryptocurrencies that pushed the industry’s market capitalization back over $1 trillion.

Von Jocelyn Yang9. Sept. 2022