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

First Mover Asia: Is Germany Really the Most Crypto-Friendly Jurisdiction? Maybe Not; Bitcoin Gains

BTC is continuing its recovery from a five-week low on Monday.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, Bradley KeounApr 19, 2022

Podcasts

Crypto’s Impact at the Exchange ETF Conference

By Tyrone RossApr 19, 2022

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Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Sentiment Improves; Bitcoin Within 'Value Zone'

BTC was up by 2% over the past 24 hours, compared with an 11% rise in RUNE and LUNA.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenApr 19, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Halfway to the Next Halving, Fees Near All-Time Lows

A CoinMetrics chart shows the current state of Bitcoin’s supply mechanics, revealing it is nearing the halfway point to the fourth halving event, expected to take place around May 4, 2024. Plus, a conversation on bitcoin fees nearing all-time lows and the hash rate as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

Apr 19, 2022

Videos

BTC Stabilizes Above $40K Amid Fed's Hawkish Turn

MarketGauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider shares her bitcoin price analysis as the price stabilizes at about $40,000, highlighting her long-term bullish standpoint. Plus, a conversation on the shrinking of bitcoin trading volume, the market impact of whales like the Luna Foundation Guard and Tesla, and the decoupling of bitcoin from traditional assets.

Apr 19, 2022

Videos

Purpose Investments Exec on Launching Canada’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

Purpose Investments COO Vlad Tasevski discusses working with Canadian regulators to launch the country’s first Bitcoin Spot ETF. Plus, insights into his firm’s partnership with Cosmos to bring the ETF to Australian markets, and regulatory concerns in the U.S. regarding spot market manipulation.

Apr 19, 2022

Videos

VanEck Exec on BTC Price, LUNA Surge, and Prospects of a Spot Bitcoin ETF

VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel discusses the current state of the crypto markets as BTC faces resistance at $45,000. Sigel explains what it would take for bitcoin to surpass $50,000 and the growing correlation between crypto prices and tech stocks.

Apr 19, 2022

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