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

Ether quiebra promedio de 50 días por primera vez desde abril mientras bitcoin queda atrás

El rebote de ether por encima del promedio de 50 días puede ser fugaz, dijo una técnica de mercado especializada.

By Omkar GodboleJul 19, 2022

Ether supera su promedio móvil de 50 días por primera vez en tres meses. (PIX1861/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin supera los $23K mientras ether continúa escalando

Las principales criptomonedas registraron movimientos alcistas en las últimas 24 horas.

By Marina LammertynJul 19, 2022

Bitcoin is up more than 10% over the the past week. (jayk7/Getty Images)

Markets

Ether Breaches 50-Day Average for First Time Since April; Bitcoin Lags

Ether's bounce above the 50-day average may be fleeting, one chartered market technician said.

By Omkar GodboleJul 19, 2022

Tech

Fedi to Build Privacy-Focused Bitcoin Mobile App on Fedimint Protocol

The funds from a $4.2M seed round will be used to develop the Fedi mobile app built on top of Fedimint, a Bitcoin “community custody” protocol.

By Frederick MunawaJul 19, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC Holds $22K and ETH Takes Center Stage Again

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 19, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 19, 2022

BTC has rallied 15% in the last seven days, while ETH takes center stage, up 5% on the day. (Gwen King/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Asia: BTC Spikes Over $22.8K; DappRadar’s Complicated Valuation Model and the Difficulties of Assessing NFTs

Bitcoin and major altcoins continued their late weekend rally; NFTs are an asset class where value has yet to be clearly defined.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsJul 19, 2022

Podcasts

The Ethereum Merge Settles In as Next Crypto Narrative

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJul 18, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sees Best Day in Over a Month

BTC climbed to $22,753, its highest level since mid-June.

By Jimmy HeJul 18, 2022

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, had its best day in over a month. (CoinDesk and Highcharts.com)

Videos

Gold 2.0 in Bitcoin?

Data on the performance of bitcoin (BTC) vs. gold since Wednesday shows BTC is finally doing what has long been touted — acting as the ultimate inflation hedge. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Jul 18, 2022