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.

Videos

Bitcoin Protocol vs. Platform Risk

CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin explains what makes protocol failures in DeFi projects different from bitcoin (BTC)’s latest downturn.

Jun 25, 2022

Podcasts

Consensus 2022: Hollywood, Colleges, Conferences vs. Crypto

By Dan Ilett, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny BradburyJun 24, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin se estabiliza cerca de $21K; inversores esperan evitar otra caída el fin de semana

Los analistas se cuestionan si BTC podrá mantenerse por encima del umbral de $20.000 en un clima de desconfianza entre los inversores.

By Jimmy HeJun 24, 2022

Bitcoin subió en el trading del día viernes. (Jay Radhakrishnan)

Markets

Market Wrap: From GBTC Discount to Short Bitcoin ETF, Traders See Reasons for Optimism

It's hard to imagine that data showing traders piling into a trade designed to profit from further bitcoin price declines might be bullish, but that's how some analysts are interpreting the signal.

By Bradley Keoun, Jimmy HeJun 24, 2022

Seemingly bearish market indicators are seen by analysts as reasons for optimism. (Creative Commons)

Videos

Investors Pile Into Short Bitcoin ETF Betting on Prices to Fall

The ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF, a recently launched short bitcoin ETF designed to profit investors who bet on BTC price falling, is now the second-largest bitcoin-focused ETF in the U.S. market. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Jun 24, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Hovers Near $21K as Investors Look to Avoid Another Weekend Slump

Bitcoin (BTC) held steady near $21,000 in Friday afternoon trading. “All About Bitcoin’s” Week in Review panel weighs in on the biggest crypto news of the week that potentially drove BTC to this point, including the Fed’s plans to fight inflation.

Jun 24, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin’s Outlook for Next Week

“All About Bitcoin’s” Week in Review panel weighs in on bitcoin’s week ahead and discuss what to expect from CoinDesk’s “Future of Work” theme week.

Jun 24, 2022

Podcasts

Consensus Conversations 2022: Wrap Up

By Michele Musso, Zack Seward, Benjamin Schiller, David Z. MorrisJun 24, 2022

Finance

Es argentino, ofrece tours en Airbnb para explicar bitcoin y a los turistas les encanta

Después de que el gobierno de Argentina le confiscara sus ahorros dos veces, Jerónimo Ferrer descubrió bitcoin y convirtió su historia en un recorrido con cientos de visitantes y una calificación de 4,9 (sobre 5) estrellas.

By Marina LammertynJun 24, 2022

Jerónimo Ferrer en Buenos Aires, explicando bitcoin a turistas. (Jerónimo Ferrer/Airbnb)

Finance

This Buenos Aires Evangelist Offers Tours to Expound Bitcoin, Tourists Love It

After having his savings confiscated by Argentina twice, Jerónimo Ferrer discovered bitcoin. And he made his story into a tour with hundreds of visitors and high ratings.

By Marina LammertynJun 24, 2022