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

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Investors Flee Crypto, Higher Risk Assets on Mounting Ukraine Tensions

Bitcoin, ether and other major altcoins plummeted as a Russian invasion seemed more likely again. Investors also remained concerned about inflation.

Par James Rubin, Damanick Dantes17 févr. 2022

Crypto's still in a bear market. (Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Marchés

Bitcoin Suffers Biggest Drop in Four Weeks, Nearing $40K

The 6.6% drop for the largest cryptocurrency was bitcoin’s steepest since Jan. 21.

Par Brian Evans17 févr. 2022

Bitcoin suffered its worst day since Jan. 21 (CoinDesk price page)

Marchés

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Decline as Traders Position for Volatility

BTC declined by 7% over the past 24 hours, versus an 8% dip in ETH.

Par Damanick Dantes, Angelique Chen17 févr. 2022

Traders looking at a chart. (CoinDesk archives)
Podcasts

Does El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption Threaten the US Dollar?

Par Nathaniel Whittemore17 févr. 2022

Does El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption Threaten the US Dollar?

Marchés

Are Heavy Russian Sanctions a Potential Bull Case Scenario for Bitcoin?

Analyst Don Kaufman says crypto is a way for Russia to navigate global penalties

Par Brian Evans17 févr. 2022

Don Kaufman joined "First Mover" Thursday morning (CoinDesk screenshot)

Marchés

Bitcoin Pullback Deepens; Minor Support at $38K-$40K

Sellers remain active at resistance levels, maintaining the short-term downtrend.

Par Damanick Dantes17 févr. 2022

Bitcoin four-hour chart shows support/resistance, with RSI on bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Analyses

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Still Hate Crypto

The Berkshire boys have not invested in a crypto company, despite reports. But they can't avoid the industry forever.

Par Daniel Kuhn17 févr. 2022

(Aaron Friedman/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Analyses

Bitcoin Is a Bad Way to Fund the Ottawa Protest, and That's a Good Thing

Funding an illegal protest isn’t right in any currency, even if the government’s use of the Emergency Measures Act should worry all Canadians.

Par JP Koning17 févr. 2022

(Naomi Mckinney/Unsplash)

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips Below $43K as Ukraine Shadows Financial Markets

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 17, 2022.

Par Lyllah Ledesma, Sam Reynolds, Parikshit Mishra, Bradley Keoun17 févr. 2022

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Technologies

Bitcoin’s Value Depends on Its Decentralization

Why the investment thesis for bitcoin is built on the network’s decentralization.

Par Andy Edstrom17 févr. 2022

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