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

Bitcoin Is Now Legal Tender in Central African Republic

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the Central African Republic’s decision to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, following El Salvador as the second country to do so. De explains how currently the two nations’ economies are dependent on foreign powers, possibly driving them to digital assets as a means of self-sovereignty.

Apr 28, 2022

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Draws Premium in Yen Markets, FX Volatility Spikes

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 28, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Bradley KeounApr 28, 2022

10,000 Japanese yen notes (Kiyoshi Hijiki/Getty images)

Markets

Morgan Stanley Says Over 100 Crypto Assets Were Created in Past Week, Mainly on DeFi Exchanges

Despite a fall in crypto prices, the creation of digital assets is still high, the bank’s analysts said.

By Will CannyApr 28, 2022

Finance

Finland Selects Coinmotion, Tesseract as Brokers for Ukraine Bitcoin Donations

The two brokers will sell the bitcoin with the proceeds donated to Ukraine.

By Jamie CrawleyApr 28, 2022

The Presidential Palace in Helsinki (Shutterstock)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Indian Crypto Exchanges' Trading Volume Continues to Dive Following New Tax Law; Cryptos Higher

WazirX and CoinDcx volumes were less than a third of their levels prior to the regulations going into effect; bitcoin and ether rise.

By Shaurya Malwa, Damanick Dantes, James RubinApr 27, 2022

India (Kriangkrai Thitimakorn/Getty Images)

Podcasts

Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Ethereum Foundation’s Non-Crypto Investments and More

By Adam B. Levine, Jennifer SanasieApr 27, 2022

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s History Behind Another Failed Stablecoin

Finance

Finland Plans to Donate Seized Bitcoins to Help Ukraine: Report

The bitcoin seized in various criminal investigations and donated could be worth as much as $77 million, according to the report.

By Michael BellusciApr 27, 2022

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation wants crypto exchanges to block Russian users. (Lucy Shires/Getty)

Videos

ETF Trade Flows Dip as Bitcoin Drifts Between $37K-$45K

As Australia prepares for its first bitcoin exchange-traded funds, ETF traders are exiting the Canada-based 3iQ Coinshares bitcoin ETF while BTC trends between $37,000 and $45,000. Plus, a conversation about a noted compression in premiums as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

Apr 27, 2022

Videos

Bullish Uptick in BTC Price and Possible Short Squeeze Signals

CoinDesk Markets Analyst Damanick Dantes shares his bitcoin price analysis, noting bullish momentum and possible signs of an upcoming short squeeze. Plus, BTC put-call ratios and the current state of Bitcoin’s supply.

Apr 27, 2022

Opinion