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's Quick Reversal of Two-Day Rally Leaves Price Back at $41K

Bitcoin analysts are still long-term bullish even as the cryptocurrency gives up gains from the past two days.

By Angelique ChenApr 20, 2022

A two-day rally of nearly $2,000 in the bitcoin (BTC) price appears to have quickly petered out. (CoinDesk)

Podcasts

Coinbase Launches Its Own NFT Marketplace, MakerDAO Inching Closer to Multi-Chain

By Zack Seward, Jennifer SanasieApr 20, 2022

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

Videos

Teucrium BTC Futures Approval Leads to Optimism for US Spot Bitcoin ETF

Earlier this month, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a bitcoin futures ETF for Teucrium Futures Fund based on a different set of laws, giving investors hope about the possibility of an approved spot bitcoin ETF.

Apr 20, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Holding Support With Higher Price Lows; Resistance at $46K

There has been a loss of downside momentum on the daily chart, which could keep short-term buyers active.

By Damanick DantesApr 20, 2022

Videos

Australia to List Crypto Spot ETFs; WazirX Founders Leave India

Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs landing in Australia next week. India’s WazirX founders move to Dubai. Memecoin fans hope to head to the moon on “Dogecoin Day.” Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Apr 20, 2022

Learn

The Link Between Bitcoin and Inflation

It has been said that some investors have flocked to bitcoin in order to protect their wealth from the impact of rampant inflation. But what does that mean, exactly?

By Robert StevensApr 20, 2022