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.

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5 Ways Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Advanced in 2021

This past year, key developments on the Lightning protocol have been making Bitcoin a better payment system.

By Alyssa HertigDec 28, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Stay Strong Despite $20K Drop From Last Month’s High

Falling prices have done little to deter holders of the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 28, 2021

Poseedores de bitcoin a largo plazo se mantienen firmes pese a que el precio ha retrocedido este mes. (Pixabay, modificado por CoinDesk)

Markets

Polkadot Leads Altcoin Losses After Bitcoin Is Rejected at $52K

Markets saw a pullback on Tuesday after a relatively flat weekend.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 28, 2021

Markets

Crypto Futures See $300M in Losses After Spot Market Drops

Nearly 80% of long positions were liquidated over 24 hours, with $90 million in losses on bitcoin futures alone.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 28, 2021

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Continues Its Low-Volume Rally Before Tapering Off

The sovereign supply of bitcoin – total coins held outside of exchange reserves – hit an all-time high, blockchain data firm Glassnode reported; ether falls slightly.

By Muyao ShenDec 27, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap Year-End Review: When Institutions Cashed Out of Bitcoin

One big investment firm pocketed big profits by selling bitcoin near the market top in April before the price tumbled.

By Damanick DantesDec 27, 2021

Bitcoin price events (Ruffer Investments)

Markets

Altcoins: por qué los gestores de carteras deberían tener en cuenta criptomonedas alternativas en 2022

Cuanta menos correlación tengan con bitcoin – a su vez, no correlacionado con los activos tradicionales—, más fuerte será la estrategia de diversificación.

By Lawrence LewitinnDec 27, 2021

Huevos en varias canastas. (Alexandra Koch/Pixabay)

Podcasts

The Programmable Future of Bitcoin, Feat. Muneeb Ali

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 27, 2021

Videos

SEC Rejects Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected investment firm Kryptoin’s proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This follows the disapproval of a similar application by global investment manager VanEck. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun provides insights on what this means for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and where the market is headed.

Dec 27, 2021

Videos

BTC Trading Volumes Decreasing as the Holidays Approach

New data on prospects of a “Santa Rally” reveals bitcoin trading volumes on several major centralized exchanges remain low in advance of the holiday season. Plus, bitcoin’s volatility may escalate in the coming weeks as leverage in the BTC market increases. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Dec 27, 2021