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 Plunges Below $25K, Lowest Level Since December 2020

A weak macroeconomic environment and systemic risk from within the crypto space have caused nearly 12 successive weeks of losses for the asset.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 13, 2022

People taking a plunge. (Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $27K Amid Heightening Inflation Concerns

Ether and other major altcoins underperformed BTC over the weekend as investors continued to steer away from riskier assets; Is there a case for inflation?

By James RubinJun 13, 2022

Bitcoin and other cryptos fell. (David Pu'u/Getty Images)

Podcasts

Consensus Conversations 2022: Day 2 at ACC

By Adam B. Levine, Michele Musso, Bradley Keoun, David Z. MorrisJun 12, 2022

Videos

Mainstream Media Coverage of Crypto Market

John Divine, U.S. News & World Report senior financial markets editor, and Katie Canales, Insider Tech & Crypto reporter, discuss how the mainstream media covers bitcoin and what is resonating with their readers.

Jun 12, 2022

Finance

Texas Feels Like Bitcoin Country (Maybe Because I Was There for a Bitcoin Conference)

A Bitcoin developer conference last week put three important Bitcoin themes in focus: lightning, design and education.

By George KaloudisJun 12, 2022

Dusty, a Bitcoin developer, presents Lightning Network splicing which will allow payment channels to easily fluctuate in size. (George Kaloudis/CoinDesk)

Podcasts

Consensus 2022: Cycles, DESK and Chess

By Dan Ilett, Adam B. Levine, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny BradburyJun 12, 2022

Videos

Bitso Making 'More Money' Off of Remittances: CEO

Daniel Vogel, Bitso CEO & co-founder, discuses his outlook on the recent crypto market volatility and the fair value for bitcoin.

Jun 11, 2022

Podcasts

Consensus Conversations 2022: Day 1 at ACC

By Adam B. Levine, Michele Musso, Benjamin Schiller, David Z. MorrisJun 11, 2022

Videos

Compass Mining: Bringing Bitcoin Mining to the Masses

In this segment of “Crypto Gadgets & Gear,” live from Consensus 2022 in Austin, host Jenn Sanasie sits down with Jameson Nunney of Compass Mining who brought mining equipment to the CoinDesk TV set. Compass Mining makes carbon-zero bitcoin mining hardware they say is designed to make mining hassle-free.

Jun 11, 2022

Videos

Why VanEck CEO is ‘Focused on Ether’ Over Bitcoin Right Now

VanEck CEO Jan van Eck discusses his outlook on the crypto market, as May CPI shows an increase of 8.6% year-over-year. He also explains why he’s more focused on ether (ETH) over bitcoin (BTC).

Jun 11, 2022