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.


Bitcoin News
Podcasts

Will Elon Musk Still Buy Twitter? And Robinhood Gets a Big New Crypto Shareholder

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, David Z. Morris

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

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Are Higher After a Volatile Week

Some analysts remain cautious and expect lower price returns for bitcoin over the next few months.

By Damanick Dantes

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Videos

Bitcoin Oversold, Crypto Fear and Greed Index in ‘Extreme Fear’ Territory

The cryptocurrency fear and greed index remains in “extreme fear” territory according to FxPro, but ignores the optimism in recent hours. Meanwhile, BTC appears to be oversold on the charts, which typically precedes a short-term upswing in price. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Videos

Bitcoin Stabilizes Amid Terra Luna Ecosystem Collapse

A wild week for bitcoin as the collapse of Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) and luna (LUNA) token continues its ripple effects on the crypto industry. CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin review the week’s top stories moving the markets.

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Markets

Bitcoin Oversold, Resistance at $33K-$35K

BTC is on track for its first consecutive seven-week decline.

By Damanick Dantes

Bitcoin's weekly price chart shows support/resistance with the RSI on the bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Markets

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Widens to All-Time Low of 30.79%

The fund is one of the few ways for stock traders in the U.S. to gain exposure to the price movements of bitcoin.

By Shaurya Malwa

The GBTC discount has widened to a record. (YCharts)
Podcasts

Terraform Labs’ UST Stablecoin 'Broke the Buck'

By Michael J. Casey

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $30K After Turbulent Week, Altcoins Trade Up

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 13, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Parikshit Mishra, Shaurya Malwa, Jamie Crawley

Bitcoin barely clings to monthly gains. (Tyler Stableford/Getty images)

Markets

Cardano’s ADA Jumps 40% to Lead Recovery in Major Cryptos, Sentiment Remains in 'Extreme Fear'

Crypto market cap rose more than 13% in the past 24 hours even though inflation concerns persist.

By Shaurya Malwa

Oso contra toro. (Getty)

Markets

Crypto-Related Stocks in Asia See Volatile Trading Amid Bitcoin Recovery

Traditional market investors risked off publicly traded companies related to the crypto sector amid a drop in prices this week.

By Shaurya Malwa

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Latest Crypto News

Negative
The stablecoin yield clash that won't go away has banks, crypto battling over tradition
The bankers want people kept in lower-yield deposits for the good of the financial system as it's existed for generations, and their argument is gaining ground.
Positive
The 'long bitcoin, short the bankers' era is officially over as TradFi giants embrace digital assets
Financial firms are partnering with specialists to build infrastructure, blurring lines between traditional and decentralized finance into a unified sector.
Positive
Robot maker Unitree is going public. Hyperliquid traders see 4x upside from IPO price
Hyperliquid traders value Unitree at nearly $38 billion versus $9 billion at its IPO, leaving leveraged bets vulnerable when trading begins, Allium analysts said.
Positive
Swiss mega-bank UBS ramps up its Bitcoin exposure with a massive 24-fold surge in ETF call options
Direct holdings of IBIT also rose 12% to 407,890 shares, while put option exposure dropped roughly 53% to 143,300 underlying shares during the quarter.

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