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.

Finance

Bitcoin’s Up, Gold’s Down, the Euro Is Dragging – and It’s All Inexorably Tied

Bitcoin the inflation hedge; the prodigal child returns.

By George KaloudisJul 17, 2022

Podcasts

Hash Headlines: Top Stories of the Week

By William Foxley, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OJul 16, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Erases Weekly Losses, but Skepticism Remains

BTC climbed for a third consecutive day, breaking above $21,000, despite lingering doubts.

By Jimmy HeJul 15, 2022

Bitcoin erased this week's early losses and climbed for a third consecutive day. (Mick Haupt/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin borra sus pérdidas de la semana con una resistencia en $22.6K

La mayor criptomoneda ha alcanzado el punto de equilibrio de la semana, invalidando una importante predicción de indicadores técnicos bajistas.

By Omkar GodboleJul 15, 2022

Gráficos diarios y semanales de bitcoin. (TradingView)

Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC Nears $21K but DeFi Tokens Steal the Show

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 15, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 15, 2022

BTC holds the $20,500 level and DeFi tokens continue to surge. (Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Erases Weekly Loss, Eyes Resistance at $22.6K

Bitcoin has reached breakeven for the week, invalidating a major bearish technical setup.

By Omkar GodboleJul 15, 2022

Markets

DeFi Coins Outperform Bitcoin, Ether as Traders Pare Bets on Jumbo Fed Rate Hike

The outperformance of the DeFi coins could be fleeting, given the weak fundamentals.

By Omkar GodboleJul 15, 2022

Prominent DeFi coins take the lead as the crypto market remains resilient to inflation fears. (mibro/Pixabay)

Markets

First Mover Asia: It Won't Be Easy for Creditors to Untangle Three Arrows Case, Singapore Lawyer Says

The fallout continues from the crypto industry's slump, with fresh filings from Celsius, layoffs at OpenSea and a short squeeze in Voyager's tokens. PLUS: We talked to a Singapore-based lawyer about the Gordian knot that is the Three Arrows bankruptcy case.

By Bradley Keoun, Sam ReynoldsJul 14, 2022

It might be a delicate business untangling the Three Arrows case. (Pixabay)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Surges as Fed Governor Talks Down 100 Basis Point Rate Hike

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he supports hiking interest rates by 75 basis points in July, alleviating some fears of a 100 basis-point raise.

By Jimmy HeJul 14, 2022