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.

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China Can’t Seem to Stop Bitcoin Mining

Reported hashrate fell to zero for two months in China last year, but it has since returned rather abruptly.

By George KaloudisMay 22, 2022

Podcasts

San Francisco NFL Player Alex Barrett Taking His Salary in Bitcoin

By George Kaloudis, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, David Z. MorrisMay 21, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline Amid Choppy Trading, DeFi Tokens Underperform

Aversion to risk remains as volatility returns to stocks and cryptos.

By Damanick DantesMay 20, 2022

Videos

Could Bitcoin Extend its 7-Week Losing Streak?

Bitcoin is poised to extend its losing streak to a record eight weeks. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses this week's biggest bitcoin news, including the Fed's hawkish remarks, bitcoin dominance soaring to 7-month highs, price levels to watch, the Terra crash and bitcoin mining.

May 20, 2022

Videos

Put-Call Ratios for Bitcoin Open Interest Hits 12-Month High

The put-call ratio, which measures the amount of put buying relative to calls, hit a 12-month high for bitcoin open interest. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

May 20, 2022

Videos

NFL Defensive End Alex Barrett on Taking His Salary Fully in BTC

National Football League (NFL) player Alex Barrett of the San Francisco 49ers has partnered with Bitwage to receive 100% of his paycheck in bitcoin. Barrett joins “The Hash” to share insights into his crypto journey and where it fits into the growing crypto enthusiasm in the sports world despite the current market rout.

May 20, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Drifts Lower, Support at $25K-$27K

BTC is roughly flat over the past week. Technical signals suggest a neutral to bearish outlook.

By Damanick DantesMay 20, 2022

Bitcoin's weekly chart shows support/resistance. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Heads for Record 8-Week Losing Streak

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 20, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Shaurya Malwa, Parikshit MishraMay 20, 2022

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BIP 119: Unpacking CTV and How It Would Change Bitcoin

Right now, we can only use Bitcoin scripts to designate when or why a bitcoin is spent. But what if we could use it to designate how a bitcoin is spent?

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaMay 20, 2022