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.

Podcasts

The Story Behind AssangeDAO

By Adam B. LevineFeb 28, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Concludes, but We'll Never Know if DOJ Overreached; Cryptos Tumble as Russia Bores Into Ukraine

The guilty plea of the founders of the crypto trading platform with main offices in Hong Kong and Singapore avoided a trial; bitcoin dropped below $37,500 on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin placed his nuclear forces on alert.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinFeb 28, 2022

The national yellow and blue flag of Ukraine (Valentyn Semenov/Getty)

Podcasts

Can Bitcoin Stay Bipartisan?

By Nathaniel WhittemoreFeb 26, 2022

Podcasts

Inside Des Femmes, the Magazine DAO Empowering Women in Tech

By Dan Ilett, Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny BradburyFeb 26, 2022

Tech

JoinMarket Is About to Make Bitcoin Privacy More User-Friendly

Developers hope the forthcoming JoinMarket UI will give people an easier way to use CoinJoins to keep their Bitcoin transactions private.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 25, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Rise on Possibility of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Some traders expect the price bounce to be short-lived amid geopolitical uncertainty.

By Damanick DantesFeb 25, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin’s Bounce Stalls Below $40,000

Rising alongside bitcoin are equity markets, with the Nasdaq higher by 4% from its worst levels on Thursday morning.

By Brian EvansFeb 25, 2022

Podcasts

What Grassroots Communities in Emerging Markets Can Teach Us About Bitcoin, Feat. Anita Posch

By Nathaniel WhittemoreFeb 25, 2022

Opinion

Apolitical Crypto Networks in Times of Sanction and War

If blackballed from the global financial system, will Russia turn to bitcoin?

By David Z. MorrisFeb 25, 2022

Customers queue to use automated teller machines (ATM) inside a shopping mall in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Russian banks are facing a wave of international sanctions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Videos

El Salvador to Inaugurate Bitcoin-Funded Pet Hospital With Surplus Government Trust Fund

El Salvador will inaugurate a new public pet hospital, funded by a $4 million surplus in a government trust fund caused by bitcoin's rising value, according to President Nayib Bukele. "The Hash" crew questions whether this is the best-use case for the surplus bitcoin. "We're talking about $4 million, in a really poor country ... If you're trying to be an advertisement for bitcoin, go out there and help the people who badly need it," says co-host David Morris.

Feb 25, 2022