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

Binance Extended Crypto Exchange Dominance in March

The exchange captured 30% of spot volume market share last month, extending its lead over competitors including Coinbase and OKX.

By Lyllah LedesmaApr 25, 2022

Binance spot market volumes reached $490 billion in March. (CryptoCompare)

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Introducing CoinDesk's Payments Week

Can crypto fulfill its original promise? From Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to stablecoins to gaming and rewards, innovations give hope for the payments use case.

By Benjamin SchillerApr 25, 2022

Finance

First Mover Americas: The Bitcoin Death Cross

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 25, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraApr 25, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Falls to Six-Week Low Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

"I don't remember this level of bearishness amongst contacts and Twitter, even back on cycle lows in January," one fund manager said.

By Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: The Metaverse Is Subject to Earth’s Boring Old Rules

GameFi adoption has been hitting obstacles worldwide, including in China and South Korea, because of laws about converting in-game tokens to currency.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinApr 24, 2022