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.

Videos

Fidelity Will Offer Bitcoin Inclusion in its 401(k) Accounts

U.S.-based financial services firm Fidelity Investments will allow investors to put bitcoin (BTC) into their 401(k) retirement savings accounts later this year, bringing crypto exposure to traditional investors. “The Hash” group discusses the impact this could have on crypto-native firms like NYDIG and Coinbase, bitcoin’s use case as an inflation hedge and best practices for investing in crypto.

Apr 26, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Slips Toward $38K After Rally Fizzles

Russia's suspension of gas supplies to Poland appeared to darken the largest cryptocurrency's failed attempt to hold gains above $40K, market analysts say.

By Angelique ChenApr 26, 2022

The largest cryptocurrency was down 3.25% in the past 24 hours, trading at $38,210. (CoinDesk)

Podcasts

Let’s Chat About NFTs

By Tyrone RossApr 26, 2022

PlannerDAO, the DAO Built for and by Financial Advisers

Markets

Bitcoin Pullback Deepens, Support at $37K

BTC's current pullback is similar to what occurred in September of last year, albeit with weak price momentum.

By Damanick DantesApr 26, 2022

Bitcoin daily price chart shows support/resistance (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Finance

Fort Worth to Become First US City to Mine Bitcoin

The Texas city will begin a pilot project with three Antminer S9 mining rigs following a vote by the city council on Tuesday.

By Aoyon AshrafApr 26, 2022

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker (left) and TBC President Lee Bratcher (Fort Worth)

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Price Bounce Stalls; Options 'Max Pain' in Focus

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 26, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraApr 26, 2022

Layer 2

The Lightning Network Is Bringing Payments Back to Bitcoin

The Lightning Network, which enables small and instant bitcoin payments, is getting bigger and more useful. Here's a state of play. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

By Anders HelsethApr 26, 2022