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

Bitcoin Stabilizes at $40K Support, Resistance at $43K-$47K

Selling pressure could fade over the next few days.

By Damanick DantesApr 12, 2022

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

Videos

US Inflation Surges to New 40-Year High, What That Means for Crypto

GSR Markets’ Benoit Bosc discusses the current state of the crypto markets as the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 8.5%, hitting a new 40-year high. Meanwhile, bitcoin and other digital assets are trading down.

Apr 12, 2022

Podcasts

Gen Z and Millennials Need Financial Advice, Too

By Tyrone RossApr 12, 2022

PlannerDAO, the DAO Built for and by Financial Advisers

Finance

First Mover Americas: Crypto Traders Eye US CPI Report, Monero Shines

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 12, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Bradley KeounApr 12, 2022

Markets

US Inflation Jumps to Fresh 4-Decade High of 8.5% in March

The U.S. Consumer Price Index accelerated last month as supply bottlenecks and war-related sanctions pushed already-elevated inflation higher.

By Krisztian SandorApr 12, 2022

Binance Labs recauda $500M para invertir en Web 3 y blockchain. (Giorgio Trovato/Unplash)

Markets

Long Crypto Traders Feel Pain as Bitcoin's Slide Leads to $430M in Liquidations

Nearly 90% of all liquidations in the past 24 hours came from traders betting on the upside.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 12, 2022

Convex users are battling through excess liquidity. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Mark Karpeles’ UnGox Wants to Help Investors Assess the Risks of Crypto Products; Bitcoin Drops Below $40K

The CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox crypto exchange is re-entering the industry with a rating service. But is he in touch with the latest developments?; ether also falls.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinApr 11, 2022