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

Market Wrap: Cryptos Down, Stocks Up; Altcoins Underperform

BTC was roughly flat over the past 24 hours, compared with a 6% decline in ETH and a 2% rise in the S&P 500.

By Damanick DantesMay 26, 2022

Crypto briefly decouples from stocks (cdd20/Unsplash)

Opinion

How to Prevent the Metaverse From Becoming a Nightmare

Covering everything from zero-knowledge proofs to interplanetary file storage.

By Daniel KuhnMay 26, 2022

(Benjamin Child/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Pares Earlier Losses; Resistance at $33K

BTC remains in a choppy trading range with limited upside.

By Damanick DantesMay 26, 2022

Bitcoin daily price chart shows support/resistance, with RSI on bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Finance

Christine Lagarde Defends Massive ECB Interventions, Says Her Son Trades Crypto

The ECB president appeared on Dutch talk show "College Tour" last weekend.

By Stephen AlpherMay 26, 2022

ECB President Christine Lagarde (Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC Dominance Reaches 7-Month Highs, Alts Suffer

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 26, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Shaurya MalwaMay 26, 2022

Bitcoin reasserting crypto dominance. (John Lamb/Getty Images)

Markets

For Financial Advisors, Bitcoin Is the Next Nasdaq

The investment opportunity in bitcoin used to be like a single company, but now it's more like an entire asset class.

By Andy EdstromMay 26, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Sees Weakness at $29K as Traders Assess Fed Minutes

The largest cryptocurrency dropped below a support level in the past 24 hours before recovering.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 26, 2022

Markets

Solana, Dogecoin Tokens Dip as Futures Suggests Bearish Sentiment

Choppy trading in broader markets failed to temper a gradual dip in major cryptocurrencies, with some sliding as much as 8% in the past 24 hours.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 26, 2022

Crypto's still in a bear market. (Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Regulatory Attention on Terra Could Change South Korean Trading Environment; Bitcoin Goes Sideways

The founders of two prominent crypto-related organizations said tightened restrictions could make it difficult for foreign tokens to list on Korean exchanges, discouraging projects from trying.

By Shaurya Malwa, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMay 25, 2022