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

Jay-Z, Jack Dorsey Unveil ‘Bitcoin Academy’ for Brooklyn Public Housing Residents

The two entrepreneurs are teaming up to offer Bitcoin-focused financial literacy courses beginning this summer for children, teens and adult residents of the Marcy Houses.

By Elizabeth NapolitanoJun 9, 2022, 12:12 p.m. ET

Jay-Z (shown) and Jack Dorsey team up for Bitcoin education (Kevin Mazur/Getty images)

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for June 9, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineJun 9, 2022, 12:06 p.m. ET

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Defends $30K as ECB Preps First Rate Hike in More Than Decade

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 9, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Parikshit MishraJun 9, 2022, 10:19 a.m. ET

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

Corea del Sur investiga a Terra Labs por supuesta malversación de bitcoin tras el colapso de UST, según informe

Se ha iniciado una investigación a Terraform Labs de Do Kwon por supuesta malversación de bitcoin de la compañía.

By Oliver KnightJun 9, 2022, 9:18 a.m. ET

Daniel Shin y Do Kwon, cofundadores de Terra. (Terraform Labs)

Finance

How Bitcoin Could Power a New Wave of Small Business Innovation

Bitcoin payments are dramatically underutilized – and transacting in bitcoin introduces more ways for a small business to capitalize.

By Isaiah DouglassJun 9, 2022, 8:50 a.m. ET

Finance

Terraform Labs Probed for Alleged Bitcoin Embezzlement Following UST Collapse: Report

South Korean authorities are investigating, saying the implosion affected about 280,000 citizens.

By Oliver KnightJun 9, 2022, 4:17 a.m. ET

Markets

First Mover Asia: Crypto’s Institutional Future May Be Incompatible With Litecoin’s Privacy Protecting Features; Bitcoin Falls

Major South Korean exchanges are delisting the token after privacy upgrades involving the MimbleWimble protocol designed to make transactions confidential and virtually untraceable.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinJun 8, 2022, 7:22 p.m. ET

Seoul, South Korea (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)

Videos

Will El Salvador Default on its Sovereign Debt in 2023?

El Salvador has an $800M sovereign bond due in January 2023 while the issuance of a $1 billion bitcoin bond is delayed. Frank Muci, LSE School of Public Policy fellow, discusses the key takeaways of his recent op-ed on El Salvador’s massive debt and the potential ramifications if it were to default.

Jun 8, 2022, 5:03 p.m. ET

Videos

Long Term Bitcoin Holders Have Absolute Advantage in Bitcoin Investment

BTC is down by 34% so far this year and is approaching the middle or late stage of a bear market. Plus, insights into how long-term bitcoin holders have an absolute advantage over short-term holders in BTC investment. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Jun 8, 2022, 5:03 p.m. ET

Markets

Market Wrap: Is Bitcoin Breaking Down or Breaking Free?

Analysts await the likely outcome of the European Central Bank's monetary-policy meeting on Thursday, which could affect in which direction BTC moves next.

By Krisztian Sandor, Bradley KeounJun 8, 2022, 4:35 p.m. ET