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

Meet the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJan 13, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Stalls Near Resistance; Support Around $40K-$42K

Price weakness could persist into the Asia trading day.

By Damanick DantesJan 13, 2022

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

Podcasts

Regulation, Web 3, Billing: Predictions for 2022

By Tyrone RossJan 13, 2022

PlannerDAO, the DAO Built for and by Financial Advisers

Markets

What Advisors Should Know About Bitcoin and Inflation

Bitcoin can function as a store of value that avoids the inflation seen with fiat money and helps clients plan for and reach future goals.

By Isaiah DouglassJan 13, 2022

Markets

Could These Products Tame Crypto’s Volatility Beast?

Two crypto products launched late last year, targeted squarely at advisors who are concerned about risk-averse clients, purport to ease bitcoin volatility through trading strategies. But there may be other ways to temper volatility risk in cryptocurrencies.

By Christopher RobbinsJan 13, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Crypto Prices Rise on Better-Than-Expected US Inflation News

The consumer price index rose 7%, but many investors anticipated a steeper increase; bitcoin and ether prices notched solid gains during the U.S. trading day.

By Damanick Dantes, Bradley KeounJan 12, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Altcoins Rally as Bitcoin Buyers Return

FTM, XLM and SHIB were all up over 10% over the past 24 hours, compared with a 2% rise in BTC.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenJan 12, 2022

Retail traders were eager to get in on the bitcoin action.

Videos

Dorsey Proposes Non-Profit Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund for Developers

Block founder and CEO Jack Dorsey proposed creating a legal defense fund for Bitcoin developers as the community faces “multi-front litigation” and “threats” that have forced some without legal support to “capitulate.” “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the bitcoin community following Dorsey’s continued BTC advocacy.

Jan 12, 2022