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.

Videos

Miami Mayor on ‘Changing the Face’ of the City With Crypto

Amid the Bitcoin 2022 conference, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez discusses his efforts to embrace crypto for the city, touching on paying employees with bitcoin and encouraging businesses to accept it for payment. Plus a conversation about MiamiCoin and if Suarez considers himself a “Bitcoin Maxi.”

Apr 7, 2022

Videos

OpenSea’s Solana Beta Begins; Binance Bails Out Sky Mavis

Chinese state-media opinion piece calls for tighter regulation of NFTs. Solana NFTs enter OpenSea marketplace; NFT sales down by 25%. Vietnam’s Sky Mavis raises $150 million to offset Ronin hack, Axie NFT sales surge more than 350%. Bitcoin takes a stumble following Fed minutes.

Apr 7, 2022

Finance

First Mover Americas: Spot ETF Speculation Grips Bitcoin Market

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 7, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraApr 7, 2022

Finance

Block's Cash App Rolls Out Service to Automate Getting Paid in Bitcoin

Users will be able to invest a percentage of their paycheck in the cryptocurrency.

By George KaloudisApr 7, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Regains $43.5K as 'Fear' Hits Sentiment, Though Some Remain Bullish

The market’s broader recovery from January lows remains intact, one analyst said.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 7, 2022

CVI is designed to mimic the VIX, or fear, index for crypto.

Podcasts

Taking the NBA to the Next Level With DAO Ownership

By Dan Ilett, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny BradburyApr 7, 2022

Finance

Commonwealth Bank's Crypto Services Face Regulatory Delays: Report

The Australian bank was testing a program that allowed customers to hold and use crypto on its app.

By Camomile ShumbaApr 7, 2022

Melbourne city at night (James O'Neil/ Getty Images)

Finance

Blockchain-Exposed Stocks Could Show Massive Sales Growth Despite Recent Underperformance, Goldman Says

Bitcoin has become more correlated with equity index returns in recent months, the bank’s analysts said.

By Will CannyApr 7, 2022

(Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: South Korea's 'Kimchi Premium' Evaporates; Major Cryptos Tumble on Fed Minutes, Continued Global Uncertainty

The gap between bitcoin prices on Korean crypto exchanges and global counterparts has declined from 20% to about 3% over the past year; bitcoin and ether tumbled.

By Shaurya Malwa, Damanick Dantes, James RubinApr 6, 2022

The so-called kimchi premium has evaporated. (Shutterstock)

Videos

What BTC's Average Historical Returns Reveals About Price Action

CoinDesk Markets Analyst Damanick Dantes discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook, breaking down the latest data on BTC's average historical returns. Plus, the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate hike policy on the crypto markets and why bitcoin's dominance has been rising recently.

Apr 6, 2022