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.

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First Mover Asia: Why the Metaverse Is a Potemkin Village

Despite breathless headlines about a digital land rush, metaverse platforms are struggling to attract brands and users; bitcoin ticks up slightly.

Yazan Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James Rubin2 May 2022

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Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Mixed; Bitcoin Outperforms Altcoins

Choppy trading in stocks and cryptos reflects uncertainty among global investors.

Yazan Damanick Dantes, Angelique Chen2 May 2022

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Why BTC Could Go as High as $48K This May

According to TradingView’s bitcoin index, May has historically been the fourth-best month for BTC, logging gains in seven out of the past 11 years. Plus, a conversation about the changes in bitcoin’s market composition since 2020 as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

2 May 2022

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Buenos Aires Gov Official on Allowing Residents to Pay Taxes With Crypto

Buenos Aires Secretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation Diego Fernández discusses the city’s recent decision to allow residents to pay their taxes with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, touching on issues with rising inflation rates over the past several decades. Plus, insights into Argentina’s blossoming crypto community and the prospect of adopting bitcoin as legal tender in the country.

2 May 2022

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How Long Will This Bitcoin Bear Market Last?

Linqto Chief Strategy Officer Karim Nurani shares his bitcoin price outlook, commenting on the digital asset’s possibility of breaking through the current tight trading range around $40,000. Plus, a conversation on working with accredited investors in crypto and his involvement in the 2022 Global Investor Conference in Lisbon.

2 May 2022

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Bitcoin Lethargic as May Starts, Though Month Could Prove Pivotal

The largest cryptocurrency is up 1.3% so far in May, a month where returns historically have averaged 27%. But at least one analyst suggests the price could still drop as low as $32,000.

Yazan Angelique Chen2 May 2022

The largest cryptocurrency up 1.26% through the first two days of May, to around $38,310 as of press time. (CoinDesk)

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Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Blast Bitcoin, but They Are Wrong

During Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting, investment tycoons Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger shared some controversial opinions on bitcoin, with Munger describing the digital asset as “stupid” and “evil.” “The Hash” group discusses Buffett’s long-standing history of opposition towards BTC and why Ethereum might have more appeal to him.

2 May 2022

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