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.

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Exchange Balance Hits 3.5-Year Low

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 18, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit Mishra, George KaloudisApr 18, 2022

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Markets

Shiba, Dogecoin Among Biggest Losers as Macro Fears Lead to Market Fall

Bitcoin traded below pivotal support of $40,000 during European trading hours on Monday, reaching its lowest price in nearly a month.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 18, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Slips Below Support Level to $38.5K as US Tax Return Deadline Approaches

Tax-related selling seems to have aggravated macro-driven weakness in the bitcoin market.

By Omkar GodboleApr 18, 2022

Bitcoin slips to a one-month low on tax-related issue and murky macro outlook. (CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Terra Is 2022’s Version of Corporate Bitcoin Buying; Cryptos Hold Steady in Weekend Trading

The Luna Foundation Guard now holds about $1.7 billion in bitcoin, but crypto markets seem unimpressed with its purchases this year; bitcoin and ether are flat.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinApr 17, 2022

Markets

Is Bitcoin a Risk-On or a Risk-Off Asset? Maybe It’s Neither

So, we have high inflation and everyone piled into bitcoin and its price shot up, right? Not quite…

By George KaloudisApr 17, 2022

Risk on? Risk off? Or something else altogether? (Szabo Viktor/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid NFT Slowdown, Meme Coins Surge

During a shortened week in traditional markets, with U.S. stock exchanges closed on Friday, bitcoin struggled for direction, hovering around $40K, while DOGE and SHIB experienced wild swings.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenApr 15, 2022

Una nueva clase de tokens de memes creados durante la semana pasada les devolvió mucho de su capital inicial a los primeros inversores. (Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Regains $40K as Sentiment Turns to 'Extreme Fear'

Some analysts continue to remain bullish on the future prices of the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 15, 2022

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Markets

First Mover Asia: Taiwan Chip Manufacturer TSMC Remains a Crypto Skeptic; Major Cryptos Decline

The company, which was burned during the last major crypto bear market, did not mention mining in its last earnings report; bitcoin and ether drop.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinApr 14, 2022

Semiconductor manufacturer TSMC did not mention crypto mining in its latest earnings. (Unsplash)

Finance

Saylor Calls MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Play ‘Tremendous Success,’ Promises More BTC Buys

The CEO is almost two years into his multibillion-dollar experiment of bitcoin on the balance sheet. According to a new investor letter, his conviction isn’t waning.

By Danny NelsonApr 14, 2022

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor snaps a photo of a cardboard cutout of himself at Bitcoin Miami 2022. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Could Bitcoin Become Legal Tender in Mexico?

Mexican senator Indira Kempis recently introduced a bill proposing that bitcoin become legal tender in the country. Felipe Vallejo, chief regulatory officer at Mexico-based crypto exchange Bitso, the first crypto unicorn in Latin America, joins "Community Crypto" to weigh in on whether that prospect could become reality by following El Salvador's example.

Apr 14, 2022