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

Hard Times in Crypto: the Unintended Consequences of Going Public

The third and final reflection on a series of risks we’re thinking about during these crypto down days.

By George KaloudisJul 3, 2022

Podcasts

After Bitcoin Maximalism

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJul 3, 2022

Podcasts

June Was Bitcoin’s Worst Month Ever

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJul 2, 2022

Markets

What Traders Are Saying About Bitcoin's Biggest Monthly Loss in 11 Years

Poor macroeconomic sentiment, fears of inflation and systemic risks from the crypto market pushed the cryptocurrency below 2017’s highs.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 2, 2022

The bear market in crypto continued, but better times don't seem so long ago.(Johnny Johnson/Getty Images)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Suffers Its Worst Month Since 2011

The largest cryptocurrency by market cap dropped over 37% in June.

By Bradley Keoun, Jimmy HeJul 1, 2022

June was a month the crypto industry would rather forget. (Adam Gault/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin termina un junio fatídico con su caída más grande de los últimos 11 años

Los mercados cripto experimentaron grandes pérdidas, con los inversores cada vez más preocupados por la alta inflación y los aumentos de las tasas de la Fed. Algunos analistas dicen que el precio de bitcoin podría bajar aún más.

By Jimmy HeJul 1, 2022

El desempeño de bitcoin en junio comparado con otros activos globales. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Grayscale 'GBTC Discount' Widens After SEC Bitcoin ETF Rejection

The discount between the share price of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and the equivalent value of its underlying bitcoin has increased to 31% from 28.4%.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 1, 2022

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (CoinDesk archives)

Layer 2

So You Want to Be a Bitcoin Developer?

Brink co-founder Mike Schmidt and Bitcoin Core developer Larry Ruane discuss the ins and outs of funding Bitcoin research and development. This post is part of CoinDesk's Future of Work Week.

By Frederick MunawaJul 1, 2022

Finance

El Salvador compra 80 bitcoins adicionales a $19K cada uno, según el presidente Bukele

La última compra del país centroamericano había sido en mayo.

By Andrés EnglerJul 1, 2022

Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador (Ulises Rodriguez/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images).

Markets

Brutal Month for Bitcoin as June Ends With Biggest Drop in 11 Years

Crypto markets saw heavy losses with investors increasingly worried about high inflation and Federal Reserve rate increases. Some analysts say the bitcoin price could go even lower.

By Jimmy HeJul 1, 2022