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.

Podcast'ler

Bitcoin Mining and the Return of Realpolitik

Yazan Nathaniel Whittemore10 Nis 2022

Görüş

The Meaning of Miami's Castrated Bitcoin Bull

"[In] Miami we have big balls," Mayor Suarez said on CoinDesk TV, referring to the Bitcoin 2022 statue that lacks that anatomical part.

Yazan Daniel Kuhn8 Nis 2022

Piyasalar

Market Wrap: Cryptos Waver as Speculators Lose Interest

Open interest in the BTC futures market is starting to decline.

Yazan Damanick Dantes8 Nis 2022

Videolar

BTC Slides Below $43K During Bitcoin Miami Conference

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun discusses the lack of a market boost from the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, as BTC slides below $43K. Plus, Keoun weighs in on what Janet Yellen’s recent speech means for the crypto space and short-term bitcoin price predictions.

8 Nis 2022

Videolar

BTC Whales in Decline, Minnows Gaining Momentum

According to Glassnode data, the number of bitcoin whales is currently declining as minnows, holders of small amounts of BTC, are growing in numbers. Plus, a look at ETF accumulation and coin outflows from crypto exchanges as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

8 Nis 2022

Videolar

Samson Mow on Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption, BTC Dominance, and More

Samson Mow, formerly of Blockstream, discusses his start-up business JAN3, and the company’s ambitions to “accelerate hyper-bitcoinization.” He joins “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee from the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami to describe his work with nation-states to adopt bitcoin into their financial systems, JAN3’s involvement in El Salvador’s Bitcoin City project, and Strike’s announced partnership with Shopify.

8 Nis 2022

Piyasalar

Bitcoin Stalls Below $48K Resistance; Support at $40K-$43K

The current pullback appears to be temporary ahead of seasonal strength.

Yazan Damanick Dantes8 Nis 2022

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

Podcast'ler

Building Trust in Crypto With Blockchain Analytics

Yazan Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey8 Nis 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Videolar

BTC Consolidates at $43K Level, Correlation With S&P 500 On the Rise

TheoTrade Co-Founder Don Kaufman shares his crypto markets update as BTC drops to $43,000, discussing the correlation between bitcoin and the S&P 500, Nasdaq. Plus, a conversation about why Kaufman believes right now is the “calm before the storm” for crypto volatility.

8 Nis 2022

Finans