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.

Finanzas

Bitcoin and Stocks Took a Gut Punch; the Builders Hardly Noticed

Instead of waxing poetic about why the price of bitcoin “doesn’t matter,” TABConf attendees got down to the business of trying to break bitcoin’s commerce layer.

Por George Kaloudis16 oct 2022, 10:53 a. m. GMT-4

Kickoff event of TABConf 2022 at NCR Corporation Headquarters. (George Kaloudis)

Podcasts

Is Bitcoin Maximalism a Historical Aberration?

Por Nathaniel Whittemore16 oct 2022, 9:00 a. m. GMT-4

Podcasts

Weekend Story: Bitcoin – Breaking Up Money and State

Por Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine16 oct 2022, 6:00 a. m. GMT-4

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Podcasts

Headlines: Top Stories of the Week 10-15-22

Por William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy O15 oct 2022, 12:00 p. m. GMT-4

Podcasts

Weekend Story: Bitcoin Mining Is Cool Again; We Can Thank Africa, Prudence and Growing Hashrate for That

Por Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine15 oct 2022, 6:00 a. m. GMT-4

Mercados

Market Wrap: Crypto Markets Take Quieter Ride Following Thursday’s Roller Coaster

Prices are relatively flat across the board following a tumultuous week of discouraging economic indicators.

Por Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn Yang14 oct 2022, 4:53 p. m. GMT-4

BTC remains above $19,000 during a day of quiet market activity. (Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Podcasts

NYDIG Cuts Workforce Amid Crypto Winter; Binance Pool Starts $500M Fund to Support Bitcoin Mining

Por Adam B. Levine, William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie14 oct 2022, 4:29 p. m. GMT-4

Vídeos

Bitcoin Outlook After Sinking to 4-Month Low

Bitcoin rebounded Friday, defying consensus for a continued slide in the wake of hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data, but industry experts aren't sure if the recovery has legs. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

14 oct 2022, 4:05 p. m. GMT-4

Mercados

Bitcoin Steady Above $19K Even as Stocks Give Back Thursday’s Wild Gains

BTC was holding at around $19,300, though traditional markets slid on Friday following the release of earnings reports from major banks.

Por Jocelyn Yang14 oct 2022, 2:26 p. m. GMT-4

Bitcoin's price chart shows the cryptocurrency remains steady on Friday. (CoinDesk)

Vídeos

Bitcoin Services Firm NYDIG Lays Off About 33% of Staff

Bitcoin services company NYDIG has laid off around 100 people, according to four people familiar with the matter. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in a string of industry-wide layoffs and what this suggests about the state of the crypto markets.

14 oct 2022, 1:52 p. m. GMT-4