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 Americas: ETH Climbs 4% as Traders Are Optimistic About Upcoming Merge

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 7, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 7, 2022

The Merge might be helping push ETH's price higher. (Mint Images/Getty images)

Videos

BitFlyer Exec on Crypto Adoption, Regulatory Environment in Japan

BitFlyer Global Head of Sales & Trading Takaaki Kato discusses his outlook for bitcoin and the state of crypto in Japan, sharing insights into the country’s market sentiment, retail buying activity, regulation and new inflationary environment.

Jul 7, 2022

Markets

Euro’s Fall Toward $1 Parity: What It Means for Crypto

The 1-to-1 exchange rate may add bearish pressures around bitcoin and inject volatility into euro-pegged stablecoins.

By Omkar GodboleJul 7, 2022

Podcasts

Consensus Conversations 2022: Bitcoin Professor Phil Snyder

By Rob MitchellJul 7, 2022

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