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.

Opinion

Why Is the IMF So Afraid of Cryptocurrency?

The IMF is not a neutral aid organization, but the economic arm of a vast power structure. Crypto threatens that power.

By David Z. MorrisMar 18, 2022

A demonstrator during a protest against Argentina's International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement outside the National Congress building in Buenos Aires on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The protestor's t-shirt features the slogan "Las Estafas No Se Pagan," or "Scams are not meant to be paid."

Argentina's inflation accelerated in February at its fastest pace in nearly a year, surpassing forecasts and challenging the governments targets for this year in its preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund. (Marcos Brindicci/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Learn

How Does Bitcoin Mining Work?

Bitcoins are discovered rather than printed. Computers around the world “mine” for coins by competing with each other.

By Noelle Acheson, John Biggs, Hoa NguyenMar 18, 2022

Equipamiento para la minería de bitcoin. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Una popular estrategia de inversión con bitcoin pierde fuerza debido a la inflación de EE.UU.

Aun así, los rendimientos reales de las criptomonedas aún son relativamente atractivos en comparación con los mercados tradicionales y podrían seguir captando inversores, según algunos observadores.

By Omkar GodboleMar 18, 2022

El rendimiento real de una estrategia de cash-and-carry de bitcoin se ha vuelto negativo mientras la inflación de los Estados Unidos alcanza un máximo de cuatro décadas. (Pixabay vía PhotoMosh)

Podcasts

Crypto Integration and Innovation in African Markets

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyMar 18, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty: Everything You Need to Know

In order to ensure bitcoin blocks are discovered roughly every 10 minutes, an automatic system is in place that adjusts the difficulty depending on how many miners are competing to discover blocks at any given time.

By Andrey SergeenkovMar 18, 2022

One man, sitting in his office next to the mining rig, using computer for mining bitcoin. (Getty Images)

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Downtrend Intact, Recession Fears May Weigh

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

By Omkar GodboleMar 18, 2022

Markets

Popular Bitcoin Strategy Loses Shine as US Inflation Nears 8%

Still, crypto real yields remain relatively attractive compared with traditional markets and could continue to draw investors, some observers said.

By Omkar GodboleMar 18, 2022

Podcasts

The Unique Aspects of Digital Asset Management

By Tyrone RossMar 17, 2022

PlannerDAO, the DAO Built for and by Financial Advisers

Finance

Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Sets 2022 Hashrate Guidance

The company, which went public in December and counts among its backers actress Gwyneth Paltrow, also said its 2025 expectations remain on track.

By Aoyon AshrafMar 17, 2022

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Surprising Interest Rate Hike; Altcoins Outdo Bitcoin

A survey of economists had expected the country, with its soaring economy, to leave the rate unchanged; avalanche and solana, among others were well into the green.

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