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.

Mga Podcast

Diversity and Inclusion Shouldn’t Just Be Buzzwords

Ni Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyAbr 29, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Pananalapi

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Down as Market Braces for Fed's 50 Basis Point Rate Hike

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 29, 2022.

Ni Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraAbr 29, 2022

Lower rates may be behind bitcoin's big move (© Eugene Mymrin)

Patakaran

US Labor Department Has ‘Grave Concerns’ About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans, Wall Street Journal Reports

The Labor Department is scheduled to meet with Fidelity to express concerns.

Ni Sam ReynoldsAbr 29, 2022

US Department of Labor Building (Department of Labor)

Mga Podcast

The US Economy Shrinks for the 1st Time Since Early in Pandemic

Ni Adam B. Levine, Jennifer SanasieAbr 28, 2022

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s History Behind Another Failed Stablecoin

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Hong Kong Isn’t Sure if It Needs a CBDC

The issues that have prompted other countries to explore a central bank digital currency don’t exist to the same extent in Hong Kong; bitcoin continues its mini-upswing.

Ni Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinAbr 28, 2022

Hong Kong faces a choice about pursuing a CBDC. (Camerique/ClassicStock/Getty Images)

Mga video

Hut8 CEO on Bitcoin Mining, ESG Concerns, Spot ETF

Hut8 CEO Jaime Leverton discusses her firm’s competitive edge in the crypto mining industry and addresses the environmental concerns of proof-of-work consensus mechanisms. Plus, what a spot bitcoin ETF could mean for U.S. markets.

Abr 28, 2022

Mga video

Genesis CEO on Bank and Investor Sentiment Toward Bitcoin

Genesis CEO Michael Moro shares his bitcoin price analysis, noting a long-term bullish sentiment among investors despite a recent decrease in trading volume. Plus, his take on the Central African Republic’s decision to adopt bitcoin as legal tender and the attitude of major banks toward BTC.

Abr 28, 2022

Mga video

BTC Swings Upward, Faces Resistance at $43K

Bitcoin turned upwards after five days of wayward performance, remaining in a tight trading range with support at $37,000 and initial resistance at $43,000. Plus, current market sentiment among buyers and analysts as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

Abr 28, 2022

Pananalapi

Goldman Sachs Makes Its First Bitcoin-Backed Loan

The global investment bank allowed a borrower to use the cryptocurrency as collateral for a cash loan.

Ni Brandy BetzAbr 28, 2022

(Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Merkado

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Bitcoin Trades Near $40K

BTC is on track for a 15% decline this month, compared with a 13% loss in ETH.

Ni Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenAbr 28, 2022

Searching for signs of stability (Julian Hochgesang/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

of 1084

Latest Crypto News

Ngayon

10:08 AM

Positibo

UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements

The Financial Conduct Authority's proposal follows the Bank of England's backtracking on the limit to the value of stablecoins an individual could hold.

9:54 AM

Negatibo

SEC wins $5.5 million default judgment over alleged fake crypto platform NanoBit

The group built trust via WhatsApp, then misappropriated user funds to Hong Kong bank accounts instead of executing any actual crypto trades.

7:14 AM

Neutral

BTC0.00%

Bitcoin's correlation with dollar-yen rate hits -0.90, undercutting 'carry trade' theory

Bitcoin’s price has shown an unusually strong negative 52-week correlation with the dollar-yen exchange rate.

Na-update 55 minuto ang nakalipas

Live updates: BlackRock's IBIT sheds $300 million as bitcoin demand dwindles

IBIT alone shed $300 million while smaller funds absorbed some of the outflow. The selloff lands as the same AI trade that crashed Korea a week ago now powers a record quarterly rally there.

Galugarin ang Pinakabagong Balita

Mga Newsletter

CoinDesk Headlines

The biggest crypto news and ideas of the day.

Preview

Sa pamamagitan ng pag-sign up, makakatanggap ka ng mga email tungkol sa mga produkto ng CoinDesk at sumasang-ayon ka sa aming terms & conditions and patakaran sa privacy.