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

Bitcoin Recovers Above $20K as Short ETF Sees Record $51M in Weekly Inflows

A ProShares product to bet against rising bitcoin prices saw millions of dollars in inflows last week.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 6, 2022

Bitcoin ETF net inflows have slowed (Mediamodifier/Pixabay)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Crypto Game Consoles Aren’t Needed as Web3 Gaming Has Workers, Not Gamers; Bitcoin Dips, Then Regains Its Perch Above $20K

Studios are raising significant amounts of capital, but they must build games that do a better job of engaging users; ether and most other major cryptos rise.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinJul 5, 2022

Los videojuegos basados en blockchain están al alza. (Fredrick Tendong/Unsplash)

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 5, 2022

Finance

Crypto Fundraising After End of Roe Tepid So Far

Crypto advocates have long touted the technology’s potential to help people fight government oppression and evade surveillance – the post-Roe world offers a great test case.

By Cheyenne LigonJul 5, 2022