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.

Marchés

Bitcoin Begins a New Week by Hitting Above $31K

Bitcoin posted a strong start to the week, rising to over $31,000 while U.S. equity markets were closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

Par Michael Bellusci30 mai 2022

Marchés

Bitcoin muestra signos de recuperación tras nueve semanas de pérdidas

El nivel de $29.500 está actuando como un importante soporte para la criptomoneda más grande del mundo.

Par Shaurya Malwa30 mai 2022

Markets rise (Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz, Unsplash)

Marchés

Bitcoin Shows Signs of Bottoming Out After 9 Weeks of Losses

The $29,500 level is acting as major support for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Par Shaurya Malwa30 mai 2022

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak, New LUNAs Crash Like Old LUNAs, Stepn's China Dilemma

Bitcoin was headed for a ninth-straight weekly loss, a record. Terra delivered its new LUNA "revival" tokens, which crashed. Stepn has plenty of company among firms making changes to accommodate Chinese data-protection laws.

Par Sam Reynolds, Bradley Keoun, Damanick Dantes29 mai 2022

Los nuevos tokens LUNA, de Terra, se desplomaron casi en el mismo momento de su lanzamiento. (NASA)

Marchés

The Bitcoin-Stock Market Decoupling Isn’t Happening Yet, but It Totally Will

When Decoupling? Maybe soon (but probably not).

Par George Kaloudis29 mai 2022

A drawing of two hands touching fingertip to fingertip (Claudio Schwarz/Unsplash)

Podcasts

Bitcoin Isn't Apolitical, but It Is Nonpartisan

Par Nathaniel Whittemore29 mai 2022

Analyses

Crypto's One Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists

The Oslo Freedom Forum was heavy on bitcoin and stablecoin discussions, underscoring that this technology is a tool for political dissidents, not just a get-rich-quick scheme.

Par Anna Baydakova27 mai 2022