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: Crypto Legislation, Enforcement Highlight a Busy Fall for Financial Regulators; Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $19K

South Korea, Thailand and Singapore will be addressing legal action, legislation and other issues in the coming months.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinSep 9, 2022

Singapore Skyline (Swapnil Bapat/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Up Slightly Despite Fed Chairman's Hawkish Comments

BTC remains resilient despite the challenging macroeconomic conditions.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 8, 2022

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Opinion

It’s Time to End Maximalism in Crypto

The stakes are too high to turn on each other now.

By Alex ValaitisSep 8, 2022

Is the crypto industry's growth being stifled by the ecosystem's maximalist? (Marco Bianchetti/Unsplash)

Layer 2

Air Gap? Hardware Wallet? Multisig? Bitcoin Self-Storage Means Hard Choices

Wallet manufacturers debated the best ways to store bitcoin private keys safely at the BalticHoneybadger conference in Riga.

By Anna BaydakovaSep 8, 2022

To achieve financial autonomy, you need to be in full control of your cryptographic private keys. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Federal Reserve to Act 'Forthrightly, Strongly' Until Inflation 'Job Is Done,' Powell Says

The U.S. central bank is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by another 75 basis points this month.

By Helene BraunSep 8, 2022

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during his speech September 8, 2022 (Cato Institute)

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Sept. 8, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineSep 8, 2022

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Back Over $19K as ECB Goes for Record Interest-Rate Hike

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 8, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Will Canny, Omkar GodboleSep 8, 2022

European Central Bank officials laid out objectives for its retail digital euro as its two-year CBDC experiment continues. (Raimund Linke/ Getty)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Why DeFi Is Targeting the Institutions It Wanted to Topple; Crypto Prices Rally

Institutional DeFi is growing at a rapid pace and some research firms say this niche sector will attract over $1 trillion in investment capital over the next five years; bitcoin rebounded above $19K.

By Shaurya Malwa, James RubinSep 8, 2022