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

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Volatility Fades, Traders Expect Weak Recovery

Bitcoin's average trading volume rose toward its highest level since January, which could point to a brief period of price stabilization.

By Damanick Dantes, Krisztian SandorMay 16, 2022

Finance

Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 to Launch Bitcoin Futures Within Six Months

The firm is building the infrastructure to offer crypto market access to end users, CFO André Milanez said on Monday.

By Rodrigo TolottiMay 16, 2022

Brazilian flag (Mateus Campos Felipe/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin lucha en zona de soporte de $27K- $30K, con resistencia en $35K

La ventaja de BTC parece limitada a pesar del soporte a corto plazo.

By Damanick DantesMay 16, 2022

Gráfico diario de soporte/resistencia de bitcoin. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Videos

Nayib Bukele Announces 44 Countries to Meet in El Salvador to Discuss Bitcoin

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele said on Twitter 44 countries will meet in the country on Monday to discuss “financial inclusion, digital economy, banking the unbanked, the Bitcoin rollout and its benefits.”

May 16, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Struggles at $27K-$30K Support Zone; Resistance at $35K

BTC's upside appears limited despite short-term support.

By Damanick DantesMay 16, 2022

Markets

Crypto Funds Saw Year's Highest Inflows as Terra Crisis Crashed Markets

Some $274 million flowed into digital asset funds as investors bought the dip, amid a broad crypto-market sell-off triggered by Terra's turmoil.

By Krisztian SandorMay 16, 2022

Crypto funds saw their highest inflows since late 2021. (CoinShares)

Markets

Bitcoin enfrenta siete semanas seguidas de pérdidas por primera vez

Los temores por la inflación y el sentimiento macroeconómico deficiente han provocado que bitcoin fracase como escudo contra la inflación en las últimas semanas.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 16, 2022

Mercado bajista —bear market, en inglés— de cripto. (Olen Gandy, Unsplash)

Finance

Ben Bernanke Says He Doesn't See Value in Bitcoin

The former Fed chairman says the crypto is too complicated to use as money.

By Stephen AlpherMay 16, 2022

Ben Bernanke once suggested the Fed could fix deflation by dropping money from helicopters (sorbetto/Getty Images)

Learn

What Is Bitcoin Pizza Day?

In May 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz set out to buy two large pizzas with bitcoin.

By Benedict GeorgeMay 16, 2022

Videos

The $1 Trillion Crypto Crash and Cryptocurrencies’ Next Move

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies crashed last week, dropping to levels not seen since 2020 and wiping out almost $1 trillion in the total crypto market cap. BTCS Inc. Chief Executive Officer Charles Allen discusses his take on what triggered the sudden drop and what investors are watching now.

May 16, 2022