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.

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Marchés

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Pull Back Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Risk

Bitcoin and other cryptos dipped as oil prices surged. Higher prices could lead to slower economic growth and market volatility.

Par Damanick Dantes, Angelique Chen2 mars 2022

Federal Reserve building (Paul Brady Photography/Shutterstock)

Analyses

Review of 6 Crypto Tax Software Packages

A crypto tax expert investigated a host of innovative and ambitious crypto tax companies and the products they offer. Here’s what he found.

Par Stephan Roth2 mars 2022

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Analyses

Bitcoiners Were Right: Weaponized Finance Just Created a Post-Dollar Planet

A wave of sanctions hitting Russia highlights the complex web of connections that make up contemporary global society – and its ultimate fragility.

Par David Z. Morris2 mars 2022

A sign displays forex rates to the ruble at an exchange bureau in Moscow on Monday. (Getty Images)

Marchés

Bitcoin Fades From Resistance; Support at $40K

Downside could persist into the Asia trading day.

Par Damanick Dantes2 mars 2022

Marchés

Bitcoin Climbs to $45K Early Wednesday Before Quickly Retreating

The crypto briefly touched a three-week high amid continued escalation in Ukraine, and as Fed Chair Jerome Powell promised a rate hike later this month.

Par Brian Evans2 mars 2022