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: Crypto Respond Sideways to FTX and related crises

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was recently up about 1% and hovering comfortably over its $16,000 support of the past nine days.

By James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangNov 17, 2022

Markets

FTX Collapse Leaves Total Crypto Market Cap Under $800B, Close to 2022 Low

The debacle involving Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire has triggered a slide in cryptocurrency prices that wiped out some $183 billion of value from digital assets this month.

By Lyllah LedesmaNov 17, 2022

Capitalización total de mercado de criptomonedas por mes. (TradingView)

Videos

Bitcoin Holds Above $16K Amid FTX Gloom

Prosper Trading Academy Crypto Educator Howard Greenberg gives his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC) remains steady above $16,000 amid the continued fallout of crypto exchange FTX.

Nov 17, 2022

Videos

A 'Boat' of Confidence for Bitcoin

Global shipping rates are falling, which could mean lower inflation in the future. That may prompt the Federal Reserve to moderate its pace of rate hikes, which typically lifts the prices of risky assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.

Nov 17, 2022

Markets

Crypto Market Analysis: Risk Management Remains Paramount in Coming Weeks

Derivatives markets show some signs of hope, but only slightly.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Nov 17, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $16K Amid Widening FTX Fallout

Bitcoin has been trading flat this week, even as more companies admit exposure to crypto exchange FTX, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

By Jocelyn YangNov 17, 2022

Finance

La salida de bitcoins de exchanges cripto asciende a 220K en los últimos diez días

Los retiros comenzaron a principios de noviembre cuando surgieron las sospechas sobre la solvencia de FTX.

By Stephen AlpherNov 17, 2022

Finance

Bitcoin Exit From Crypto Exchanges Rises to 220K Over Past 10 Days

The withdrawals began earlier in November as suspicions rose about FTX's solvency.

By Stephen AlpherNov 17, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Binance.US Makes Another Run at Voyager Digital

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 17, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Krisztian Sandor, Omkar GodboleNov 17, 2022

Changpeng Zhao's Binance.US had made a bid to acquire bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Markets

Nayib Bukele, presidente de El Salvador, y Justin Sun de Tron comprarán un bitcoin por día

Bukele y Sun se comprometen a comprar un BTC todos los días a partir del jueves en medio de los temores de que el reciente colapso del exchange de criptomonedas FTX prolongara el actual invierno cripto.

By Omkar GodboleNov 17, 2022