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: la caída semanal de 10% sugiere tendencia bajista previa al simposio de la Fed

Según analistas, Powell se inclinará por las políticas agresivas en el simposio que tendrá lugar en Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

By Omkar GodboleAug 22, 2022

Edificio del Banco de la Reserva Federal en Chicago. (Joshua Woroniecki/Unsplash)

Videos

Crypto Volatility Returns; Big Names Investing in Blockchain

Bitcoin and ether hit by inflation concerns. Number of USDC exchange deposits hits 16-month low. Top names invest $6 billion in blockchain despite market wobbles. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Aug 22, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Macro Retakes Front Seat, Pushing Bitcoin Down Below $21K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 22, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleAug 22, 2022

Bitcoin takes a backseat to macroeconomics. (Bettmann/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin's 10% Weekly Drop Puts Bears in Control Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

Powell will skew on the hawkish side at Jackson Hole, analysts said.

By Omkar GodboleAug 22, 2022

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank building (Joshua Woroniecki/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $21K in Weekend Trading; India Crypto Industry's Challenging Year

High German inflation and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty raised market anxieties on Friday. Investors will be eyeing comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell in a few days at a U.S. central bank symposium in Wyoming.

By James RubinAug 22, 2022

Bitcoin is hovering over $23,000. (Oliver Furrer/Getty Images)

Finance

Can Ethereum Fight Back Against the US’ Sweeping Censorship Attempt?

In a world where Ethereum users don’t want to be censored, there may be a way to push back.

By George KaloudisAug 21, 2022

Ethereum Community vs. Financial Censorship (K. Mitch Hodge/Unsplash)

Podcasts

Videos

Bitcoin Extends 6-Day Losing Streak, Price Plunges

Bitcoin is slumping for the sixth consecutive day, seeing its biggest plunge in two months. “All About Bitcoin” host Lawrence Lewitinn breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Aug 19, 2022