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

Crypto Winter Has Arrived. Here’s How Advisors Can Help

A chill has descended on the world of crypto. Are you ready?

By Christopher RobbinsJul 7, 2022

El invierno cripto cambió la composición de los participantes de la industria. (Monicore/Pixabay)

Markets

First Mover Asia: How Inaccurate Data Misled Investors to See Massive Outflows From This Crypto Exchange; BTC Holds Steady Over $20K

KuCoin founder Johnny Lyu said those data feeds plus mislabeled, on-chain wallets propagated rumors last week that led to the token exodus; ether rises in Wednesday trading.

By Shaurya Malwa, James RubinJul 6, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: BTC Settles at $20K as Voyager Files for Bankruptcy

The Toronto-based crypto lender is the second high-profile crypto firm to do so in July.

By Jimmy HeJul 6, 2022

Finance

Binance elimina comisiones para el trading de bitcoin en todo el mundo

El exchange cripto está desarrollando un programa que comenzó en los Estados Unidos el mes pasado y se expandió a su clientela global.

By Jamie CrawleyJul 6, 2022

Captura de pantalla de la plataforma Binance. (Dylan Calluy/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Hovers Over $20K as Fed Sees 'More Restrictive' Policy Possible

The Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc LoPresti discusses his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin hovers slightly above the key $20,000 support level and the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes reveal "more restrictive" policy is likely if inflation fails to come down. Plus, outlook for crypto regulation.

Jul 6, 2022

Opinion

Nic Carter vs. The Bitcoin Maximalists

If maximalism has become nothing but a refusal to think through bitcoin’s actual usefulness, it has become an intellectual dead end. No surprise, then, that the intellectuals are jumping ship.

By David Z. MorrisJul 6, 2022

Nic Carter at Consensus 2022 (Suzanne Cordeiro for CoinDesk)

Videos

Vauld Buyout Talks; Celsius Fights Against Bankruptcy

Vauld in buyout talks with Nexo. Voyager Digital files for bankruptcy. Celsius community pushes on with short squeeze amid ongoing bankruptcy concerns. Bank of England calls for greater crypto regulation. “Wolf of Wall Street” says Bitcoin investments will be profitable in three to five years.

Jul 6, 2022