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

First Mover Asia: A Pan-Asian Digital Currency? Good Luck Getting Rivals to Cooperate; Cryptos Hold Steady in Weekend Trading

Chinese researchers say such an initiative would increase monetary cooperation and reduce dependency on the U.S. dollar, but that probably isn’t what different countries want.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinOct 17, 2022

Finance

Bitcoin and Stocks Took a Gut Punch; the Builders Hardly Noticed

Instead of waxing poetic about why the price of bitcoin “doesn’t matter,” TABConf attendees got down to the business of trying to break bitcoin’s commerce layer.

By George KaloudisOct 16, 2022

Kickoff event of TABConf 2022 at NCR Corporation Headquarters. (George Kaloudis)

Podcasts

Weekend Story: Bitcoin Mining Is Cool Again; We Can Thank Africa, Prudence and Growing Hashrate for That

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineOct 15, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Crypto Markets Take Quieter Ride Following Thursday’s Roller Coaster

Prices are relatively flat across the board following a tumultuous week of discouraging economic indicators.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangOct 14, 2022

BTC remains above $19,000 during a day of quiet market activity. (Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Podcasts

NYDIG Cuts Workforce Amid Crypto Winter; Binance Pool Starts $500M Fund to Support Bitcoin Mining

By Adam B. Levine, William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer SanasieOct 14, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Outlook After Sinking to 4-Month Low

Bitcoin rebounded Friday, defying consensus for a continued slide in the wake of hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data, but industry experts aren't sure if the recovery has legs. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Oct 14, 2022