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.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slides Toward $20K in Record Losing Streak as Fed, ECB Meet

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 15, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Parikshit MishraJun 15, 2022

Federal Reserve Building in Washington, DC

Markets

Bitcoin cae a $20K en medio de riesgos de efecto cascada entre mercados cripto

El activo se acerca a un nivel de precio que no se veía desde 2020, a la vez que importantes empresas del sector registran potenciales insolvencias.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 15, 2022

Videos

Tron Bolsters Reserve Again; Fed Decision Market Wobbles

$500 million in USDC added to Tron DAO USDD reserve. Coinbase cuts nearly a fifth of its workforce. Michael Saylor, Microstrategy stick to their guns on Bitcoin. Crypto market braces for U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Jun 15, 2022

Finance

Celsius Troubles, UST Collapse May Help Crypto Long Term, FSInsight Says

The firm sees good buying opportunity now for bitcoin.

By Will CannyJun 15, 2022

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Bitcoin Drops Toward $20K Amid Contagion Risks in Crypto Markets

The asset is nearing a price level not seen since 2020 as prominent crypto firms see possible insolvencies.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 15, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Traders See Bitcoin Falling to 2017 Levels Amid Ongoing Inflation, Economic Concerns; Cryptos Struggle

The largest digital asset by market cap could dip below $20,000 in the near future and is unlikely to rebound until macroeconomic conditions improve; bitcoin and ether are down in Tuesday trading.

By Shaurya Malwa, James RubinJun 15, 2022

The bear market in crypto continued, but better times don't seem so long ago.(Johnny Johnson/Getty Images)

Podcasts

Crypto Winter: Coinbase Latest Company to Cut Jobs, Following BlockFi and Crypto.com

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OJun 14, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: BTC Tumbles Further Ahead of Fed Meeting; Extreme Fear Among Traders

Bitcoin hovered around $22,000, down about 5% over the past 24 hours.

By Helene Braun, Tracy Wang, Krisztian SandorJun 14, 2022

Markets

Con la caída del mercado, El Salvador registra pérdidas por $52 millones en tenencias de bitcoin

El país ha invertido $104 millones en bitcoin desde que esa criptomoneda se convirtió en moneda de curso legal, en septiembre.

By Andrés EnglerJun 14, 2022

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has reportedly targeted journalists with spyware. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Videos

MicroStrategy Defended at BTIG; Saylor Not Expecting Imminent Margin Call

With bitcoin (BTC) prices falling, some question whether MicroStrategy (MSTR) may have to part with or pledge as collateral more of its 129,218 coin stack. "The Hash" discusses the outlook for MicroStrategy as CEO Michael Saylor told the Wall Street Journal, "we don’t expect to receive a margin call."

Jun 14, 2022