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

Bitcoin Unaffected by Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Meltdown

Analysts says the market crash in Hong Kong is being driven by regulatory not monetary policies, which is why the contagion has not spread to crypto.

By Sam ReynoldsMar 15, 2022

Hong Kong's Exchange Square, home of the Hong Kong Exchange (See-ming Lee/Flickr)

Markets

First Mover Asia: A Taipei Executive Believes GameFi Can Fix Gaming’s Creative Drought; Bitcoin, Ether Are Flat in Light Trading

See Wan Toong, the CTO of Red Door Digital, a Taipei-based studio building out Web 3 games, believes games can be creative and lucrative; major cryptos were mixed with prices of some rising slightly and others falling.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMar 14, 2022

View of the Taipei Skyline with Taipei 101 at night

Podcasts

The EU’s Near Miss on a Proof-of-Work Ban

By Nathaniel WhittemoreMar 14, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline After Rejection of EU Bitcoin Proposal

BTC trading volume is low as investors position themselves for a busy week.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenMar 14, 2022

A controversial proposed ban on proof-of-work crypto in the EU is off the table for now. (Walter Zerla/Getty)

Videos

How Much Electricity Does Bitcoin Mining Actually Use?

Christine Lee presents data illustrating the environmental impact of the Bitcoin network, looking specifically at global energy consumption and regional carbon emissions. As regulators often target cryptocurrency ESG concerns, Lee highlights areas of the world where bitcoin mining uses emission-free electricity.

Mar 14, 2022

Policy

EU's Sweeping Crypto Regulations Package One Step Closer to Ratification

The proposed MiCA framework was voted through without a contentious provision seeking to limit the use of proof-of-work crypto.

By Sandali HandagamaMar 14, 2022

Videos

How the Russia-Ukraine War Could Lead to a New Monetary System

With most of the world imposing economic and trade sanctions against Russia for their actions in Ukraine, Credit Suisse strategist Zoltan Pozsar believes that this could be the catalyst for an “outside money” financial system. “The Hash” crew discusses bitcoin as a competitive currency to the dollar and the potential for a new monetary system.

Mar 14, 2022

Finance